Association for
Professionals in Aging

Upcoming events

    • Thursday, October 16, 2025
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Wiedemann's Brewery & Taproom | 4811 Vine Street
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    • Tuesday, October 28, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
    • Zoom
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    NOTE THE DATE AND LOCATION CHANGE


    About the Presenter

    Jenny Funk is a local insurance agent with 21 years of experience in the life and health market. Since 1999, she has worked as a Director of Operations of a CPA firm, an Individual Product Consultant with a local dental company and now has her own agency, J. Funk Medicare Shop, LLC to help people in Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee & Texas who are eligible for Medicare with choices that fit their specific needs by taking the confusion out of all things Medicare. She has been married to Jim for over 36 years and has 4-legged children – Ebony, a Cocker Spaniel and “Big Mama”, a Tennessee Walking Horse. She loves to participate in horse shows, watch NFL football, play pickleball and euchre.

    • Friday, November 07, 2025
    • 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Twin Lakes Senior Living Community | 9840 Montgomery Road
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    The Association for Professionals in Aging is excited to sponsor this fun and information-filled educational workshop in partnership with the Giving Voice Foundation.

    Join us at Twin Lakes Senior Living Community for a full-day of speakers discussing how to incorporate creativity into caring for a loved one with dementia. With such a great line-up of instructors, this workshop will provide helpful tools for you to use. And if you need CEs, this full day workshop will provides 6.5 CEs.

    This program is intended for social workers, nurses, activity directors, local musicians, movement instructors, and the general community!  

    Lunch and beverages will be included. 

    CEs for Ohio social workers and counselors. Please include your license number at registration.

    Nurses and others can be issued a certificate that you can present to your board. Be sure to register for the CE-level ticket.

    EVENT SCHEDULE

    8:00 – 8:15 AM     Registration & brief networking                                                                                                                                                               

    8:15 – 8:30 AM     Welcome                                                                                                                                                                                                               

    Dr. Patricia Colapietro8:30 – 9:30 AM     Understanding Dementia
    Patricia Colapietro, MD

    An overview of dementia, with emphasis on neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s, discussing pathophysiology, natural history, modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, current diagnostic tests available, pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions, including lifestyle choices, to assist with patient / family care.

    Rhonna Shatz and Stefan Fiol9:30 – 10:30 AM  Musical Awe – Part I
    Rhonna Shatz, DO & Stefan Fiol, Ph.D.

    This presentation will explore how music and the emotion of awe trigger actions that bring long-term cognitive benefits. We will discuss a current research project and service-learning collaboration between the College of Medicine and the College – Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati in which students and community members with neurodegenerative diseases create powerful arts-based experiences. We ask what conditions are needed for music to generate awe, how we might sustain and amplify experiences of awe, and how this powerful emotion creates changes in our physiology, memory, and our relationship to new learning and action. 

    10:30 – 10:45 AM  10 minute Break             
                 
                      

    10:45 – 11:45 AM  Musical Awe – Part II (Dr. Rhonna Shatz & Stefan Fiol)  

    11:45 – 1:00 PM  LUNCH                                                                                        

    Joe Clark1:00 – 2:00 PM     Brain training and memory training; making it fun
    Joe Clark, Ph.D.

    In this presentation, we will present some of the cognitive challenges concerning memory and memory loss. We will provide information concerning memory aids related to context for recall. We will give examples and instructions on activities that are gamified that help with memory and recall. 

    Daneika Farmer2:00 – 3:00 PM     Purposefully Caring
    Daneika “DD” Farmer

    Caring for individuals with dementia is a journey that can deeply transform the way we communicate and connect with them, whether in a home setting or a senior living community. It is important to recognize the unique challenges dementia presents in communication and to approach these moments with empathy and understanding. By tailoring our responses to the needs of those experiencing dementia, we can enhance their care and provide comfort. Additionally, refining our techniques to address behavioral symptoms can foster a more compassionate and supportive environment for everyone involved. Together, we can create meaningful connections that truly reflect our commitment to caring.

    3:00 – 3:15 PM     Break                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

    Sara Cox3:15 – 4:15 PM     Music Therapy Techniques for YOU
    Sara Cox, LPMT, MT-BC

    In this presentation you will learn about approaches used within music therapy sessions that are accessible to YOU. We will briefly review techniques implemented by music therapists before diving into how you can support those techniques. By the end, you will understand the why behind the "magic" of music, how to prompt and promote that "magic", and how you play a huge role in the manifestation of the "magic.” 

    Kim Popa4:15 – 4:45 PM     Arts in Healing 
    Kim Popa                                                  

    This presentation will highlight the therapeutic concepts utilized in the Arts in Healing initiative offered by Pones Dance Company in partnership with the Cincinnati Arts Association. Through dance and mindful movement, this presentation will allow participants to explore emotional healing, mental health, and physical wellness in a supportive, non-judgmental space. The presentation will focus on self-expression, energy exchange, and creativity rather than dance technique, helping participants feel renewed, confident, and emotionally balanced. Rooted in the concept of poesies, the workshop will guide individuals through self-discovery and healing by tapping into the power of imagination and the creative process.

    4:45 – 5:00 PM     Farewell, Surveys, Certificates, Final Networking

     CLICK HERE to see the full event flyer

    • Thursday, November 13, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • The Welllington at North Bend Crossing | 5156 North Bend Crossing

    Learn more about the history of the St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy, what kind of patients qualify for services, what kind of donations are accepted, and how you can help! 

    About the Presenter

    Lydia Bailey, PharmD, BCACP, is the Pharmacy Operations Manager for St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Charitable Pharmacy in Cincinnati, Ohio. The SVDP Charitable Pharmacy opened in 2006 and has filled over 800,000 prescriptions valued at over $115 million free of charge for uninsured and underinsured neighbors in need. In conjunction with free medications, the pharmacy implements a robust clinical program documenting over $31 million of estimated cost avoidance to local healthcare systems by reducing hospitalizations and ER visits. The clinical program is supported by hosting over 90 student learners each year, giving the next generation of pharmacists critical training in compassionate and comprehensive underserved care.
    Lydia graduated from Ohio Northern University in 2015 and completed her PGY1 residency training with the University of Cincinnati in their Underserved Care program at SVDP Charitable Pharmacy. She is Board Certified in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy and is passionate about improving the lives of neighbors in need through motivational interviewing and outcomes-based care. Outside of work, Lydia enjoys the full life of mothering her 5 children, 7 years old and younger!

    • Thursday, November 20, 2025
    • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    • Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly | 5530 Colerain Avenue


    • Thursday, December 04, 2025
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • Pace of Cincinnati | 4850 Smith Road, First Floor


    • Thursday, January 15, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • TBD


    • Thursday, February 19, 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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    • Thursday, April 16, 2026
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    • Thursday, May 07, 2026
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Online


    • Thursday, May 21, 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • TBD


    • Thursday, June 18, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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    • Thursday, July 16, 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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    • Thursday, August 20, 2026
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    • Thursday, September 17, 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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    • Thursday, October 15, 2026
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    • Thursday, November 19, 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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    • Thursday, December 03, 2026
    • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    • TBD


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