SPIRIT: The Occupational Therapist’s Perspective on Independent Safe Living  

The Occupational Therapist's Perspective on Independent Safe Living   Visual impairments Hearing impairments Somatosensory deficits Cognitive impairments Physical deficits Hali Gottesman , MS Occupational Therapy from Towson University Baltimore (MD). Over 25 years of experience working with the populations of geriatric and adults with disabilities. Private practice in Home Safety and Modifications. Peninah Reach, COTA, is licensed […]

SPIRIT: “It’s all about the Soul: Understanding and Explaining Jewish After-Life Traditions”

“It’s all about the Soul: Understanding and Explaining Jewish After-Life Traditions” · Parshat Vayechi: A Primer on the Torah’s View of End-of-Life. · Yaakov requests that Yosef provide kindness and truth. Where does truth fit in? · Understanding our traditions of burial - tahara, tachrichim, Shmira - and explaining it to others · The Cremation Explosion: […]

SPIRIT: How to QUIET Your Mind for Better Memory?

How to QUIET your mind for better memory! Using the QUIET acronym the neuroscience on how to be more creative and productive Simple tips to calm the “monkey mind” CLICK HERE to register Presented by Rena Yudkowsky, MSW Rena Yudkowsky, MSW,  a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, is the founder of Memory Matters. […]

SPIRIT: Let’s Get Moving with Exercise!

LET'S GET MOVING  WITH EXERCISE! (#5) Presented by: SANDI LEV, NASM, CPT and CES (Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist) Click Here to Register The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not be construed as advice on any legal/medical/nutritional/mental health/ financial/halachic or other subject matter.  You […]

SPIRIT: Gluten-Free Shabbos

Gluten-Free Shabbos Gluten free rolls Mushroom-chicken crepes Knaidlach Apple Kugel Presented by Elaine Bodenheimer While living in New York,  Elaine Bodenheimer taught gluten-free baking classes for 13 years.   Since moving to Baltimore 5 years ago,  she has been writing a column on gluten-free baking for the Baltimore Jewish Home newspaper.  She welcomes any comments on her recipes.  […]

SPIRIT: Where is my shopping list? Never mind, I can remember without it!

Where is my shopping list? Never mind, I can remember without it! Learn to remember 20 words easily Learn to apply the technique to any list Use this new list to remember any list Presented by Rena Yudkowsky, MSW Rena Yudkowsky, MSW,  a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, is the founder of Memory […]

SPIRIT: Making Medicare Work for You

Making Medicare Work for You What is Medicare? Who is on Medicare, when will it be my turn? Should I be on Medicare if I'm still working, on my employer plan, or self-employed? Is Medicare connected to Social Security? Is Long Term Care/LTC - Covered? Medicaid/MLTSS- Dependant Living/Nursing Home My Next Steps Presented by Steven (Shmuel) […]

How to Break Free of Dieting and Trust Yourself with Food

How to Break Free of Dieting and Trust Yourself with Food Discover: The 10 signs that you're stuck in a diet mentality How to respond to the two types of hunger you experience The 3 kinds of trust you need to develop to never diet again Presented by: Bonnie Giller, MS, RDN, CDN, CDE, Registered […]

Accessing Healthcare Resources When Facing Serious Illness

Accessing Healthcare Resources When Facing Serious Illness Participants will learn: Define and discuss various advance medical directives Define and distinguish between hospice and palliative care Debunking myths Halachic Implications of End-of-Life Care Jewish vs. Western Medical Ethics Incorporation of a Halachic Pathway How to advocate for your loved ones Presented by: Toby Weiss, MSOD,  Director of […]

Preparing for Tu B’Shevat

Preparing for Tu B’Shevat Introduction to Tu B'shevat, and the connection to Eretz Yisrael. Significance and meaning of the holiday. Make your own Tu B’Shevat Seder Presented by: Yosef Gillers, Founder & Co-Director, Grow Torah  CLICK HERE to register The information provided by the OU SPIRIT program is for informational purposes only and should not […]