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This session will provide you with an understanding of how military service shapes identity, values, and behavior that impact care outcomes and end-of-life experiences.

(April 2026)

Lenny Jensen

Keystone Hospice

Handout: The Veteran Culture in Care and End of Life

Staying Connected without a Conversation: A Digital Respite for Caregivers

Caregiving can make staying in touch feel overwhelming. Phone calls, long conversations, and quick replies can feel like more than you have to give. In this short, caregiver-friendly video, we explore low-effort ways to stay connected using simple technology tools—without pressure, guilt, or the expectation of a conversation.

(January 2026)

Idaho Community Care Program

Idaho Community Care Program

Google Arts and Culture Digital Respite for Caregivers

In this video, we explore Google Arts & Culture—a free, easy-to-use tool that brings the world’s greatest museums, landmarks, and cultural treasures directly to your screen. Whether you are looking for a peaceful mental escape, a way to stay mentally active, or a meaningful activity to share with a loved one, this presentation will show you how to navigate this "digital library" with confidence.

(January 2026)

Google Arts & Culture

Google Arts & Culture

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Caregivers deserve rest, too. This video explores different types of caregiver respite and where to find trusted support through community organizations and local resources.

(Winter 2025)

Julie Torresani

Lisa Underwood

Rev. Irene Laudeman

Kathy Lacina

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Explore the important distinction between sexuality and intimacy and address the myths surrounding sexual desire as people grow older. With the rising incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, this session also examines how individuals with cognitive impairments experience intimacy and relationships and how caregivers can thoughtfully navigate these sensitive and complex issues.





(Fall 2025)

Natalie Nathan 

SW Idaho Area Agency on Aging

Handouts: The Intricacies of Intimacy and Aging

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Someday, after you’re gone or when you have to move from your home for care, someone will step into your home. They’ll open closets and cupboards, look under beds, and sort through the boxes you meant to get to “one day." Watch this video to explore our relationship with “things” and how to let them go. 

Emergency Preparedness                              

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Power outages can create serious challenges for people with disabilities and older adults. This video provides information and recommendations to help you prepare for a power outage or any other kind of emergency that results in a disruption of resources or services. 

Certified Family Homes of Idaho                    

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Certified Family Homes (CFH) provide a safe, family-style living environment for adults who need some assistance with the activities of daily living, but do not require a more restrictive institutional setting. A CFH is a home that meets approval criteria set by the State of Idaho and is certified by the Idaho Department of Health & Welfare to care forbetween one and four adult residents who cannot live on their own.

(August 2025)

Steven L. Millward

Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

Handouts: Certified Family Homes

The next Great Chapter: Finding Purpose & Passion

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Whether you are exploring your own next chapter or supporting someone navigating theirs, this session offers both inspiration and practical tools to help step into a more purposeful, fulfilling future

(September 2025)

Laureen Quick

Laureen Quick

Handouts: The Next Great Chapter

Home & Safety Modifications To Age in Place

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A practical overview of how non-medical home modifications can help older adults remain safe, confident, and independent—especially following a hospital stay or health scare.

(July 2025)

Lake Bancroft

TruBlue Home Services Ally of the Treasure Valley NE

Handouts: Aging In Place Presentation

Senior Living Options in Idaho                       

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Gentle Hearts Living Solutions is a registered nurse-owned senior placement and referral agency with a highly developed capacity for the unique assessment needed to evaluate an individual person and their needs. With over four decades of experience in multiple facets of the healthcare system, our compassion and expertise have benefited many families in the area of respite and permanent placement within...

(April 2025)

Matt Shadle

Gentle Hearts Living Solutions

Handouts: Seniors Living Options

Open Arms Dance Project                              

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Open Arms Dance Project is a community of dancers with diverse bodies, ages, and abilities, creating powerful art together in Boise, Idaho since 2008.  As a dance company with a range of physical and neuro-diversity, Open Arms Dance Project has a mission to create greater joy and compassion with dance that opens hearts, minds, and arms. 

(April 2025)

Megan Schomer

How Reiki Helps the Senior Population

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Reiki is a complementary/integrative therapy that aids in stress reduction and promotes deep relaxation. Reiki is a holistic, non-invasive therapy that allows the body to deeply relax and helps to calm the nervous system so that we can experience life with a greater sense of ease and feel at peace.

(March 2025)

Christine Soza

True North Awakening

Handouts: How Reiki Helps the Senior Population

Navigating The Choice Of Remodeling Or Moving

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This session explores key factors that influence the decision about whether to age in place or move to a senior living community. Attendees will gain insights into the benefits and challenges of selling their home or making home modifications to support aging in place.

(February 2025)

Kathleen Reynolds

Krystal Thistle

Hispanic Seniors of Idaho                              

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Seniors with Hispanic and Latino heritage who get together once a week for lunch to preserve our culture and enjoy the company of friends.

(September 2024)

Raul Enriquez

SW Idaho Area Agency on Aging

Handouts: Hispanic Seniors of Idaho

Bridging the Digital Divide for Older Adults

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To bridge the digital divide for older adults, we must ensure they have access to technology, and we must help them gain competence and confidence in the use of technology. Watch this video to learn why the requirement for digital engagement is increasing and what we can do to help older adults thrive in a digital world. 

(August 2024)

Darra Wray

My Data Diary

Tina Barnett

Elderberry Care

Handouts: Bridging the Digital Divide for Older Adults

Dementia Travel, Living Everyday to Enjoy Life!

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Perfect travel moments and life-long memories are available for individuals with care needs and their caregivers. Group travel events can fill “Bucket lists” and allow everyone to still enjoy life, regardless of limiting medical issues.

(July 2024)

Kathy Shoaf

Travel Specialist Elite Cruises and Vacations

Handouts: Dementia Travel, Living Everyday to Enjoy Life!

Aligning Senior Living Options and Resources

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Bringing uplifting support to medically fragile children and their families. Whether it is one of 7,000 rare diseases, including all forms of pediatric cancer, or the survivor of a tragic accident, all of the families supported by Rays for Rare have a medically fragile child. Children who are medically fragile require the use of therapies and usually require specialized high-tech medical equipment (G-tubes, ventilators, oxygen, and suction machines) to support and enhance their lives.

(Summer 2024)

Kathy Lacina

Oasis Senior Advisors

Brooke Baker 

Legacy Navigation

Mark Wight

Jill Berry

Touchmark

NeighborWorks® Boise HomeShare Hub

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NeighborWorks® Boise's HomeShare Hub™️ offers a more flexible, mutually beneficial living situation than traditional renting. We connect HOME PROVIDERS with HOME SEEKERS.

(September 2024)

Jessica Buster

Diane Ronayne

NeighborWorks® Boise HomeShare Hub

Handouts: NeighborWorks® Boise HomeShare Hub

Navigating The Challenges of Solo Agers

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Solo Aging is a rising subset of our aging population, with over one in five persons over 60 meeting the definition. Without ready family as caregivers Solo Agers must plan for their unique situations, and it does not help that the public and many providers do not yet recognize them nor grasp their challenges. This presentation provides an overview of the demographic, their challenges, and solutions, and will have you thinking how we as professionals may work in concert toward the best outcomes for this burgeoning demographic.

(April 2024)

Nancy Ruffner

Nancy Ruffner Website

Handouts: Navigating The Challenges of Solo Agers

What is a Sweepstakes Scam?                     

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Unmask the truth behind Sweepstakes and Lottery Scams in this revealing video! Scammers often promise big winnings, but the reality is far from it. Discover the cunning tactics they employ, the warning signs to spot, and how to shield yourself from falling victim to these deceptive schemes. Share this video with your loved ones to help them stay informed and safeguard their hard-earned money. Together, let's spread awareness and thwart the efforts of fraudsters in the world of sweepstakes and lotteries. 

(September 2023)

Ageism: Language Matters                             

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Ageism occurs across the lifespan but has a significant impact on 50+ individuals. There is a growing realization that ageism requires change and a movement for change that is gaining momentum. Watch this session to learn more about why meaningful change requires engaging dialogue and personal introspection.

(September 2023)

Dr. Jo-Ellen Watson

Gray Into Gold Coaching

Presentation - Ageism: Why Language Matters

The Graying of Divorce                                  

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While the overall divorce rate in the United States has flattened for most age groups, there is one segment of the population where rates are increasing: older Americans in long-term marriages. The phenomenon is referred to as the Gray Divorce. This session explores the Graying of Divorce, Common Reasons for the Trend, Implications of Gray Divorce, Interventions for Avoiding Older Divorce, and Ideas for Thriving and Surviving Gray Divorce.

(July 2023)

JoEllen Watson

Gray Into Gold Life Coaching

Presentation: The Graying of Divorce

Purpose Filled Golden Years                          

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Volunteering in your golden years is one of the BEST things you can do for yourself! It’s never too late to find your community, find your purpose, and live your life to the absolute fullest. Watch this video to learn how to make giving back your second act!

(March 2023)

Asia Miller

Lisa Underwood

Aging Strong by JANNUS

Presentation - Purpose Filled Golden Years | Flyer - Foster Grandparent Program | Flyer - Legacy Corps Volunteer Companions | Flyer - Powerful Tools for Caregivers Leader

Communication Access Technology             

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For a person with disabilities, assistive technology makes things possible. Watch this video to learn about assistive technologies that are available to help you or a loved one remove barriers to communication.

(Spring 2023)

Krista Kramer

Idaho Assistive Technology Project

Presentation - Communication Access Technology

Technology Devices for Older Adults              

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Technology devices are increasingly important to the safety, happiness, and well-being of older adults. Learn about some of the best technology tools to help older adults live their best life and give them the confidence they need to safely use technology devices.

(November 2022)

Tina Barnett

Elderberry Care

Presentation: Technology Devices for Older Adults | Resource Links: Technology Devices for Older Adults

Starting a Retirement Side Business              

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Did you know that 21% of U.S. small business owners are over 60, and twenty percent of people 65 and older are working or looking for work. It's never too late to start a successful business! In this session, we'll discuss the top benefits of starting a side business in retirement, how to identify your best idea concept, and 3 steps for getting started.

(August 2022)

Susan Tormollen

Camp Do It

Presentation - How to Start a Side Business in Retirement | Camp Do It - Side Hustle Business Plan - Template Camp Do It - 42 Steps from Idea to Launch - Checklist

Fire & Fall Prevention for Seniors                  

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Watch this session to learn about older adult fire safety, fire prevention techniques, and health information for better quality of life. This session is a comprehensive program developed by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Boise Fire Department and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

(June 2022)

Sr. Captain Roy Boehm

Boise Fire Department

Transforming Your Life After 60                       

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Watch this session to learn how to embrace aging and create a life based on your dreams and potential.

(May 2022)

Laureen Quick

The Transformational Journey

Transforming Your Life After 60 - Presentation (Notes Pages)

The Importance of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

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This video features a presentation by Yvette from the Alzheimer's Association Greater Idaho Chapter focusing on the definition and vital role of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). She addresses explicit and implicit biases, language barriers, and cultural competence to guide healthcare and elder care professionals on how to better serve aging populations in underserved communities.

(May 2022)

Yvette Primero

Mindfulness for Your Health                           

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Practicing mindfulness helps improve your physical and mental well-being. Discover the tools you can use to nourish your body by becoming more mindful.

(December 2021)

Kathleen Rose

Dealing With Downsizing                                

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Downsizing your home can be an overwhelming task. Join us for a discussion of how best to approach the practical and emotional issues you will face for a smoother transition to a smaller home.

(November 2021)

Donna Rogers

Assistive Technology for Aging in Place

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This video outlines the resources provided by the Idaho Assistive Technology Project, focusing on financial assistance programs and low-interest loans for home modifications. It highlights alternative, cost-effective equipment like bathtub accessibility kits, transfer lifts, and standing tools that help individuals with disabilities maintain independence and age in place.

(October 2021)

Final Disposition Options: Burial, Cremation, and More

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This session provides an overview of final disposition options in Idaho and the decisions involved in the final disposition process.

(April 2021)

Danette Arnzen

Write Your Own Obituary                               

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A good obituary reveals the joy in living and tells the story of your life. It is also a historical document that should be archived. This session reveals how to write an obituary that honors you, as well as touches those who know you and all who will read it.

(April 2021)

Diane Ronayne

Fund For Idaho

Do's and Don'ts of Writing Your Own Obituary

Healthy Living - Smart Strategies                   

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This video explores the core concepts of successful and healthy aging, emphasizing the importance of setting achievable SMART goals centered around physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It highlights actionable lifestyle changes under individual control, detailing the vast benefits of regular movement, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), and simple exercises that can easily be done at home.

(December 2020)

Cyn Newsom

C2R Fitness

Love, Intimacy, and Relationships in Older Adults

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This video addresses the often-ignored topic of love, intimacy, and sexuality among older adults, working to dismantle common societal myths and ageist stereotypes. It highlights the physical and psychological benefits of maintaining an active sex life, while also addressing challenges like the rise of STDs in seniors, medication side effects, and navigating consent within elder care communities or when dealing with dementia.

(February 2021)

Andrea McCormick

Salt Therapy - An Introduction                        

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This video introduces dry salt therapy (halotherapy), a 100% natural, non-invasive treatment that uses a halogenerator to crush pharmaceutical-grade sea salt into fine particles for inhalation. It outlines how this complementary practice acts as an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory agent to help alleviate respiratory issues, improve skin health, and boost overall physical and mental wellness.

(December 2020)

Karen Thompson

Essential Oils - An Introduction                      

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This video features a presentation by health coach Elaine Basho, who provides a comprehensive introduction to the natural benefits and application of essential oils. She outlines the three primary methods of usage—aromatically, topically, and internally—and highlights specific oils like lavender, peppermint, and lemon that can support emotional grounding, respiratory health, and mental focus.

(December 2020)

Elaine Bacio

DoTerra Essential OIls