UMaine Health Connection Chats
Chat series ended October 2020. Please see below for the recorded sessions for your enjoyment.
LIVE, practical information and tips for staying healthy for Maine’s 60+ citizens and other high risk residents during COVID-19. Chats are held by Zoom (internet) or by telephone. No cost to attend. THOSE JOINING BY PHONE CAN SEND IN QUESTIONS TO OUR SPEAKERS AHEAD OF TIME.
For questions and suggestions for future topics, contact Len Kaye at len.kaye@maine.edu or 207.262.7922
SCHEDULED SPEAKERS (September 23 – October 28)
September 23rd – The Importance of Staying Active and Exercising During COVID-19: Presented by Marilyn R. Gugliucci, M.A., Ph.D., Professor & Director, Geriatrics Research, and Director, U-ExCEL~Older Adult Fitness Program, Division of Geriatrics, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
September 30th – Growing with Maine’s Lifelong Communities: Presented by Karen Campbell, Lifelong Community Fellow, Bangor Livable Communities, Ellen Ceppetelli, Chair, Eliot Aging in Place Committee, Candy Eaton, Coordinator, Age-Friendly Sullivan, Laura K. Lee, Director of Grantmaking, Maine Community Foundation, Patricia Oh, Program Manager, UMaine Center on Aging, Jean Saunders, Coordinator, Age-Friendly Saco
October 7th – The Healthful Benefits of Yoga During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Presented by Angela Fileccia, LCSW, Manager, Health Life Resources, Northern Light Acadia Hospital
October 14th – AARP’s Perspective on COVID-19 and Staying Safe and Well: Presented by Lori K. Parham, PhD, State Director, AARP Maine
October 21st – Planning for Retirement in the Age of COVID-19: Presented by Lori Lommler, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
October 28th – The Importance of Volunteering and Remaining Civically Engaged: Presented by Maryalice Crofton, Executive Director, Volunteer Maine
Each session will include resource experts from the University of Maine Center on Aging and Eastern Area Agency on Aging. Sessions will be recorded and be made available at: https://mainecenteronaging.umaine.edu/stayhealthy
PROGRAM SPONSORS
UMaine Center on Aging
Eastern Area Agency on Aging
University of Maine Medicine
AgingME – Geriatrics Workforce Transformation Program (GWEP)
All Chat Sessions are Recorded and Available for Viewing
For our Health Chat Resources:
https://mainecenteronaging.umaine.edu/health-chat-resources/
Chat Recordings
April 15, 2020 – Wellness & General Health Issues
Presented by Kelley Strout, Interim Director and Assistant Professor, UMaine School of Nursing
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+April+15%2C+2020+/1_welm0thv
April 22, 2020 – Nutrition & Food Issues
Presented by Mary Ellen Camire, Professor, UMaine School of Food & Agriculture
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+April+22%2C+2020/1_rchqyegb
April 29, 2020 – Stress Reduction/Management Issues
Presented by Rebecca MacAulay, Assistant Professor, UMaine Department of Psychology
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+April+29%2C+2020/1_j11eldvf
May 6, 2020 – Issues Relevant to Those with Cancer & Caregivers of Those with Cancer
Presented by Matt Dexter, President & Executive Director, The Christine B. Foundation, Inc.
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+May+6%2C+2020/1_35bdn4q3
May 13, 2020 – Keeping your Brain Active (Healthy)
Presented by Cliff Singer, M.D., DFAPA, AGSF, Chief of Geriatric Mental Health & Neuropsychiatry, Northern Light Acadia Hospital
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+May+13%2C+2020/1_pvnzjya7
May 20, 2020 – How to Know When Social Information is Real
Presented by Judith Rosenbaum, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Communication & Journalism, UMaine and Jen Bonnet Social Sciences & Humanities Librarian, UMaine
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+May+20%2C+2020/1_vj9o1w2f
May 27, 2020 – Staying Safe & Healthy in Assisted Living Communities
Presented by Angela Hunt, RPT, MS, Administrator, Chief Operating Officer, The Cedars
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+May+27%2C+2020/1_b8mudb91
June 3, 2020 – Building Personal Resilience
Presented by Susan Wehry, MD, Chief of Geriatrics, Primary Care, University of New England
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+June+3%2C+2020/1_v2nfn5y9
June 10, 2020 – Supporting Grandfamilies & Kinship Parents
Presented by Adrienne Carmack, MD, Medical Director, Office of Child & Family Services, DHHS and
Travis Bryant, Executive Director, Adoptive & Foster Families of Maine, Inc.
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+June+10%2C+2020/1_pgu28ypb
June 17, 2020 – How to Start & Maintain a Successful Home Garden
Presented by Katherine Garland, MS, Horticulturist, UMaine Cooperative Extension Penobscot County
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+June+17%2C+2020/1_al9ov6ag
June 24, 2020 – Don’t Let the Bugs “Bug” You
Presented by James Dill, Ph.D, Pest Management Specialist, University of Maine, Maine Food & Agriculture Center
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+June+24%2C+2020/1_n1j5iu26
July 1, 2020 – Staying Healthy in the Age of COVID-19
Presented by Patricia Hamilton, APRN, Public Health Director, City of Bangor
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+July+1%2C+2020/1_a5nmnyzg
July 8, 2020 – Being Mindful While Navigating the Pandemic
Presented by Emily A.P, Haigh, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Clinical Director, University of Maine, Department of Psychology
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+July+8%2C+2020/1_6q9pfdc6
July 15, 2020 – The Importance of Our Sense of Hearing for Staying Connected
Presented by Amy Engler Booth, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA, Clinical Faculty and Audiology Supervisor Director, University of Maine, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+July+15%2C+2020/1_4grratot
July 22, 2020 – Dealing Effectively with the Trauma of Living During COVID-19
Presented by Judith Josiah-Martin, Ph.D., ACSW, CADC, Lecturer, School of Social Work, University of Maine
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+June+22%2C+2020/1_s99mq4fk
July 29th – How Technology Can Help Older Adults Maintain Their Health and Avoid Social Isolation
Presented by Susan Corbett, Director, National Digital Equity Center
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+July+29%2C+2020/1_e5j7cvxy
August 5 – The Importance of Sleep in Maintaing Health
Presented by Angelica Boeve, M.A., Doctoral Candidate in Clinical Psychology, Department of Psychology, University of Maine
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+August+5%2C+2020+/1_x5004fjw
August 12 – Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Home Health Care
Presented by Sandy Nesin, Esq. Vice President, Accountable Care Operations & Population Health Strategy, St. Joseph Healthcare and Amy Shawley, Operations Manager, St. Joseph Homecare and Hospice, St. Joseph Healthcare
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+August+12%2C+2020/1_fwfhmyq1
August 19 – Dealing with Vision Loss
Presented by Laura Vittorioso, M.Ed., CVRT, CLVT, Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, York County, The Iris Network, and Samantha Green, M.A., CVRT, Certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, Northern Team Lead, The Iris Network
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+August+19%2C+2020/1_0rcdd08z
August 26 – Using In-Patient and Out-Patient Services During a Pandemic
Presented by Jessica Taylor, R.N., BSN, CCCTM, Director, Outpatient Care Management Dept. and Interim Director, Inpatient Care Management Dept. and UR, St. Joseph Healthcare
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+August+26%2C+2020/0_b968lmz1
September 2 – Advocacy Techniques for Every Person During the Pandemic
Presented by Sandy Butler, Ph.D., Professor, Director, and MSW Coordinator, School of Social Work, University of Maine
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+September+2%2C+2020+/1_g4rwr67f
September 9 – Preparing Healthful Meals During a Pandemic
Presented by Kate Yerxa, M.S., R.D., Associate Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+September+9%2C+2020+/1_6bspurtz
September 23rd – The Importance of Staying Active and Exercising During COVID-19
Presented by Marilyn R. Gugliucci, M.A., Ph.D., Professor & Director, Geriatrics Research, and Director, U-ExCEL~Older Adult Fitness Program, Division of Geriatrics, University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+September+23%2C+2020/1_ay55br7b
September 30th – Growing with Maine’s Lifelong Communities
Presented by Karen Campbell, Lifelong Community Fellow, Bangor Livable Communities, Ellen Ceppetelli, Chair, Eliot Aging in Place Committee, Candy Eaton, Coordinator, Age-Friendly Sullivan, Laura K. Lee, Director of Grantmaking, Maine Community Foundation, Patricia Oh, Program Manager, UMaine Center on Aging, Jean Saunders, Coordinator, Age-Friendly Saco
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+September+30%2C+2020/1_cv76f9ll
October 7th – The Healthful Benefits of Yoga During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Presented by Erin Coltvet, Wellness Classroom Manager, Eastern Area Agency on Aging
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+October+7%2C+2020+/1_qd381eyd
October 14th – AARP’s Perspective on COVID-19 and Staying Safe and Well
Presented by Lori K. Parham, PhD, State Director, AARP Maine
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+October+14%2C+2020+/1_kdq390p4
October 21st – Planning for Retirement in the Age of COVID-19:
Presented by Lori Lommler, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+October+21%2C+2020+/1_j47rx7h0
October 28th – The Importance of Volunteering and Remaining Civically Engaged
Presented by Maryalice Crofton, Executive Director, Volunteer Maine
https://video.maine.edu/media/UMaine+Health+Connection+Chat+October+28%2C+2020/1_tj8idxge