SOLO AGING, BY CHOICE OR BY CHANCE
Tuesday, November 14th at 11am
Nearly 26 million Americans 50 or older now live alone, up from 15 million in 2000. Further, a growing number of older adults — about 1 in 6 Americans 55 and older — do not have children. This program will address the following questions:
• How does one learn to embrace solo aging?
• How can I stay connected and explore new interests?
• How do I ask for support?
• What do I need to know to retain control as I age?
The goal of this presentation is to transform the way you perceive and approach change, helping you see how it’s a necessity that serves you if you understand it. This presentation will empower you to welcome new chapters in your life with open arms and a forward-looking mindset.
Sharon Dornberg-Lee, LCSW, received her Masters of Arts in Social Work from the University of Chicago, Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy and Practice. She is the Clinical Director of Community Services at CJE SeniorLife where she has worked for 25 years. Sharon provides clinical consultation, training and supervision for staff and students; coordinates support and therapy groups across the agency; coordinates field instruction for social work students; and chairs the Professional Development and Ethics Committee. Sharon is a frequent presenter on topics related to effective clinical practice with older adults and has been an adjunct instructor at the Crown Family School where she taught Aging and Mental Health. She continues to teach in their Professional Development Program, Clinical Practice With Older Adults. She is also an executive board member of the Illinois Coalition on Mental Health and Aging.
Kate Maley, LSW, is a social worker and psychotherapist at CJE with interests in working with older adults, caregivers, LGBTQIA+ populations, and individuals with complex trauma. Kate previously worked in research and advocacy on topics including Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, health justice and access to healthcare, and addiction recovery program evaluation. Kate earned their MSW from Jade Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois Chicago, MA in Social Sciences from the University of Chicago, and BA in Anthropology from Rutgers University.
Sharon Dornberg-Lee, LCSW & Kate Maley, LSW
Community Services at CJE SeniorLife
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