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Prior Public Programs Offered by Hope Levy

MENTAL FITNESS AND MEMORY What lifestyle factors make a difference? When should I worry, and what to do about it?

Alameda County Library Series for Older Adults

(See printable flier for times and 7 Library Branches to choose from)

CREATIVE WAYS OF TELLING YOUR LIFE STORY

Review your life through exploring the past, examining the present, and planning for the future. This hands-on workshop will include samples of memoir projects, a brainstorming session, and individual and group activities.

Thursday, January 21, 2010 2:00-. - 4:00 p.m. , San Francisco Public Library, Milton Marks Branch

For printable flier click here.

For presentation slides click here.

MEMORY AND MENTAL FITNESS WORKSHOP

The Brain is like any muscle in the body, and the old saying “use or lose it” really does apply. This interactive workshop will help you take charge of your mental fitness and keep your mind agile. Learn how memory works and what factors affect how well our brain functions on a given day. There will be opportunities to flex your mental abilities in fun and creative ways.

April 29, 2009, 1:00 - 3:00 PM, Sixty Plus, San Francisco State University

LIFE REVIEW: DIFFERENT MODELS OF APPROACH

Learn how to design a structured life review program that takes into account factors such as your target population's level of functioning, motivation, health status, cultural background, time constraints, personal preferences, resources available, etc., and allows for personal growth, self-expression, creativity and learning.

Benefits and Learning Objectives

Identify one or more models, methodologies or activities from the various modalities discussed that would work for the target population(s) that each participant serves,Describe future steps in the ongoing life review process that individuals might pursue on their own,Discover a variety of ways that life stories and family histories can be preserved

Monday, March 16, 2009, 2:00-3:00 p.m. Aging in America Conference, Las Vegas

LIFE REVIEW: EXPLORING YOUR FUTURE SELF

This class is about you, by you and for you. It's a chance to reflect on your past and present in order to create your future self. We will use a variety of enlightening and engaging methods to review your life with an orientation toward opportunity and potential. Through discussion, novel exercises and short readings, this course provides a unique, structured opportunity to examine themes that run through your life, seek answers to some of life's big questions, affirm what's good about your life, and explore your future self.

Tuesdays, Oct. 07, 2008 - Nov. 18, 2008, 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM at San Francisco State’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the Downtown Westfield Center Campus ($150).

MODERN AGING

The definition of “old” just isn’t the same as it used to be.  Medical advancements, improved nutrition, and the ability to create lives based on our passions and talents have changed how we age, what being older means, and how it looks.  Join us for an interactive workshop about these themes and more!  Click here to see flier

Presented at the Community Health Resource Center (CHRC) with Amy Gorman, author of Aging Artfully, a book celebrating visual and performing women artists aged 85-105; Hope Levy, Specialist in lifelong learning programs that promote positive aging; and Laura Kleinman, MSW

Thursday, March 6, 4:00-5:30 pm,

California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco

More Testimonials

“Thanks you again for sharing your knowledge, spirit and dedication in your presentation at “Modern  Aging (March 6, 2008). We considered the program very successful, in part, because so many people commented on how much they learned from your experience and discussion on the positive aspects of aging. Your skillful participation opened doors and supported people in a vulnerable life stage.”

    Laura Kleinman, MSW and Erin Tarica, MSW Community Health Resource         Center, California Pacific Medical Center

“At The Sequoias San Francisco we are delighted for the opportunity to host Hope Levy's class, Mental Aerobics. The class offers participants an opportunity to keep their brains active in a social, fun setting - and the feedback is very positive. “
    Adi Tzur, Director of Activities, The Sequoias, San Francisco“

“This has been a fabulous class; can’t wait ‘til the next one!”

    Life Review Workshop participant (Fall 2007)

“Re Guided Autobiography: Ms. Levy’s curriculum and presentations are excellent.”

    Bess Devone, City College San Francisco Older Adult Department student

“I think [Hope Levy is] a great teacher….with talent and enthusiasm particularly dealing with us ‘oldies and wrinklies’ as the English call us. (they use the term affectionately”

    Life Review Workshop participants

“I liked that the [customer service] class was finally tailored to our work environment.”

    Customer Service Training participant, Moor-South/Blue and Gold Fleet