Three curricula, two for educating older adults and adult children of aging parents on aging and elder care issues and one for adults in mid-life and beyond on planning for retirement (or not!) in a way that is meaningful and fulfilling for them, their families and communities, are available for purchase from the Senior Resource Alliance. All three of the curricula were developed and published with funding from the Winter Park Health Foundation. The following is a description of each curriculum:

Family Caregiver Curricula
Two curricula for educating family caregivers that were developed by the Winter Park Health Foundation are available for purchase from the Senior Resource Alliance. These curricula, As Families Grow Older and the Elder Care Education Series, are easy to use and have been selected by national and state organizations as best practice tools for educating families about planning for and coping with elder care. The curricula are ideal for use in your activities funded by the National Family Caregiver Support Program as well as other sources. The following is an overview of each of them.

The As Families Grow Older (AFGO) curriculum consists of a Planning and Program Guide, Participant’s Workbooks and box of masters of the Participant Workbooks and overheads. AFGO is designed to help families anticipate, plan for and provide the loving care that may be needed as we grow older. The seven modules (for 2.5 hour workshops), each with a clearly written workbook for participants introduce and take participants skillfully through the following topics:

• Family dynamics
• The roles and resources of care-giving
• The challenging health issues of aging
• Making choices about living arrangements
• Financial and legal issues
• End of life issues

To download a copy of the order form in PDF format please click here.

The Elder Care Education Series (ECES) curriculum provides essential information to employees who are currently caregivers or who wish to plan ahead for the aging of their family members and themselves. The ECES includes 4 one-hour lunches and learn sessions addressing the following issues of concern to working caregivers:

• Exploring the parent-adult child relationship
• Understanding the health issues of aging
• The roles of care-giving, family meetings and available resources
• Caring for the caregiver focusing on issues specific to working caregivers.

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Pathways to Vital Living: A Curriculum for Mid-Life and Beyond includes everything you need to plan and conduct a total of twelve, two-hour workshops on such varied topics as: relationship transitions, intentional recreation, meaningful service, mental vitality and spiritual development. While other pre-retirement planning programs focus on financial issues, this curriculum focuses on helping people explore and plan how they want to live the rest of their lives in a way that is meaningful and fulfilling to them. It is a well-designed curriculum that can be used in retirement planning programs, lifelong learning programs, retirement communities, senior centers, workplaces, faith communities, libraries, Next Chapter centers and other settings convenient for those of us in midlife and beyond. Course and individual session titles include:

• Taking Inventory of Your Lifetime Portfolio (Images of Aging, Seasons of Life, Fulfilling Your Purpose);
• Creating An Authentic Life: The Outer Self (Enriching Your Relationships, Creating Your Supportive Space, Managing Your Treasure);
• Creating A Purposeful Life: The Active Self (Finding Fulfillment Through Employment, Expressing Yourself Through Intentional Recreation, Creating Community Through Meaningful Service);
• Creating a Fulfilling Life: The Inner Self (Strengthening Your Mind and Body, Fostering Mental Vitality, Deepening and Broadening Your Personal and Spiritual Resources).

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Lifelong Learning Opportunities

The Senior Resource Alliance (SRA) takes an active role in supporting and promoting lifelong learning programs in Central Florida.  We hope the list of lifelong learning providers below will help you connect with a fun and meaningful learning opportunity for you!

In addition, SRA nationally distributes learning programs on: pre-retirement and midlife planning; aging issues with a family focus; and challenges of working caregivers.

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Lifelong Learning Partners in Central Florida

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
378 Center Point Circle, Suite 1280
Altamonte Springs, FL  32701

Contact:
Sharon Melton, Director of Programs and Services
E-mail:  sharon.melton@alz.org
Phone:  (407) 228-4299

When Alzheimer's disease touches your life, the Alzheimer's Association is here to help.  Our non-profit organization has 300 points of service to provide support to people with Alzheimer's, their families and caregivers.  We also offer education and training programs to care providers to help them deliver better dementia care and improve quality of life for people living with Alzheimer's.

Learn more about the Alzheimer's Association by selecting this link (): 
http://www.alzflorida.org/AACNFcentral.html

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CANTERBURY RETREAT AND CONFERENCE CENTER
1601 Alafaya Trail
Oviedo, FL  32765

Contact:  Holly Rogers
Director of Programs and Marketing
hrogers@canterburyretreat.org
(407) 365-5571 ext. 12

Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center is a nonprofit organization.  They offer Programs such as Silent retreats, Icon writing retreats, Personal Growth retreats for individuals and couples, Artists', Retreats, Scrap booking Retreats, Quilting workshops and much more.  A wide array of Elderhostel programs are held at Canterbury Retreat and Conference Center.    Elderhostel is a non-profit organization committed to being the preeminent provider of high quality, affordable, educational opportunities for older adults.  Elderhostel programs are open to people age 55+ as well as their accompanying spouses or adult companions (age 21+).  Elderhostel is a great way to travel, learn something new, exchange ideas and make new friends with active, interesting people.

Learn more about Canterbury Center by selecting this link (): 
http://www.canterburyretreat.org/Programs.html

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HOSPICE OF THE COMFORTER
480 W. Central Pkwy.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Contact:
Melissa Silvers, Communications Manager
E-mail:  melissasilvers@hospiceofthecomforter.org
Phone:  (407) 682-0808

Hospice of the Comforter is a community-based, non-profit Hospice serving terminally ill patients in Seminole, Orange and Osceola Counties since 1990.
Hospice of the Comforter offers a special kind of care designed to provide sensitivity and support for people in the final phase of a terminal illness. Hospice care seeks to enable patients to carry on an alert, pain-free life and to manage other symptoms so that their days may be spent with dignity and quality, at home or in a home-like setting.  Hospice of the Comforter offers many grief support groups and learning programs for the public.

Learn more about the Hospice of the Comforter by selecting this link ():
http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/calendar/calendar.html

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THE LEARNING INSTITUTE FOR ELDERS (LIFE) AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

UCF LIFE
University of Central Florida
P.O. Box 161390
Orlando, FL 32816

Contact:
Chuck Fritz and Ann Funk
E-mail:  life@mail.ucf.edu
Phone: (407) 823-5433 (LIFE Office)

The Learning Institute for Elders (LIFE) at the University of Central Florida offers a curriculum designed to energize and stimulate thinking.  Topics range from music to women's studies, diversity to international affairs, and art to finances.  Members pay a modest annual fee for coursework.  Membership includes the University of Central Florida student benefits, such as use of the library, admission to theatre events, and admission to sporting events.

Learn more about LIFE by selecting this link ():  http://www.life.ucf.edu/

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ORANGE COUNTY / UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IFAS EXTENSION
2350 E. Michigan St.
Orlando, FL 32806

Contact:
Glinder Stephens
E-mail:  gss@ufl.edu
Phone:  (407) 836-7570

Orange County / University of Florida IFAS Extension
People are helped through classes, seminars, clinics, and workshops. With most of Florida's residents coming from other areas of the country, delivering research based University of Florida information is very important to help them care for their landscapes in an environmentally friendly manner.
The Orange County Extension Office offers a variety of services to assist homeowners with maintaining their lawns and gardens.

Learn more about the Extension by selecting this link ():  http://OCExtension.ifas.ufl.edu

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ORLANDO REGIONAL HEALTHCARE – 55 PLUS
3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd., Ste. 50
Orlando, FL 32806

Contact
Julie Gadbois
E-mail:  Julie.Gadbois@orha.org
Phone:  (407) 648-7899

55PLUS® is a free senior membership program sponsored by Orlando Regional Healthcare to meet the special needs of some of our most important friends — the growing population of seniors.
As the name implies, 55PLUS is open to anyone age 55 or older. The "plus" stands for all the benefits your membership will bring. Our unique package of benefits is designed to provide our members with opportunities to build a healthy and active lifestyle and also to help you when you are sick.

Learn more about Orlando Regional Healthcare's 55 PLUS by selecting this link ():
http://www.orhs.org/services/55plus/index.cfm

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PHILANTHROPY AND NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP CENTER
Rollins College
1000 Holt Avenue - 2755
Winter Park, FL  32789

Contact
Emily Furlong
E-mail:  efurlong@rollins.edu
Phone:  (407) 975-6414

The Philanthropy & Nonprofit Leadership Center offers four certificate programs designed to assist Florida's nonprofit organizations, administrators, volunteers, and board members to operate more efficiently and effectively to extend scarce resources as they fulfill their mission.
Learn more about The Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center of Rollins College by selecting this link ():

http://www.rollins.edu/pnlc/

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ORANGE COUNTY OFFICE AND COMMISSION ON AGING
2100 E. Michigan Street, 2nd floor
Orlando, FL 332806

Contact:
Mimi Reggentin and/or Linda Grassa
E-mail:  OfficeOnAging@ocfl.net
Phone:  (407) 836-7616

The Orange County Commission on Aging is the link between Orange County Government, its Mayor and Board of Commissioners, citizens, and local agencies providing services to seniors.  The Commission educates and informs Orange County Government regarding aging issues and trends to facilitate policy development to foster the County's vision of an elder-friendly community.

To learn more about the Orange County Florida Office and Commision on Aging, please visit Commission's Website

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SENIOR ADVENTURES IN LEARNING
2950 N. Harbor City Blvd.
Melbourne, FL  32935

Contact:  Beverly Wheeler, Director
E-mail:  SailOfMelbourne@gmail.com
Phone:  (321) 259-8886

Shepherd's Center of Melbourne, Inc. is an interfaith not-for-profit organization that features educational and social programs called, “Adventures in Learning”.  Adventures in Learning is an adult learning program that is specifically designed for the needs of adults 55 years of age and older who are in their retirement years.  Classes are tailored to help one keep mentally fit, physically fit, and to keep growing together spiritually.
Shepherd's Center of Melbourne uses the buildings of its sponsoring congregations located in the north Melbourne area as classrooms for this program.  Since Adventures in Learning is operated on weekdays during the daytime, it is able to make use of classroom space that would otherwise be vacant.

Learn more about the Shepherd's Center of Melbourne by selecting this link ():
http://www.shepherdscenterofmelbourne.org

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WINTER PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE
Lifelong Learning Institute
Winter Park Public Library
460 E. New England Ave.
Winter Park, FL  32789

Contact:
Dr. Ruth D. Edwards, Coordinator, redwards@wppl.org, 407-623-3309
Linda Hayes Gallegos, lhayes@wppl.org, 407-623-3314 (programs)
Phone: (407) 623-3279 (registrations)

The Winter Park Public Library presents a wide range of informational programs through its Lifelong Learning Institute.  Topics include art and literature, health and wellness, history and current events, how-to, and vital living courses.  For a modest fee, members may join the Lifelong Learning Institute and enjoy most programs at no cost, receive a reduced fee for all other programs, get a discount in the Library's New Leaf Bookstore, and become eligible for early program registration.

Learn more about the Lifelong Learning Institute by selecting this link:
http://www.wppl.org/institute/

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Other Local Organizations Offering Lifelong Learning Opportunities:

Orange County Library
101 E Central Blvd
Orlando, FL  32801
407-835-7323
http://www.ocls.info/Programs/default.asp

Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 North Forest Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32803
(407) 246-2620
http://leugardens.org/classes.html

City of Orlando / Beardall Senior Center
800 South Delaney Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32801
(407) 246-4440
http://www.ci.orlando.fl.us/fpr/Html/OlderAdults.asp

Orange County Regional History Center
65 East Central Blvd.
Orlando, Florida 32801
(407) 836-8500
http://www.thehistorycenter.org/

Health Central / Senior Central
10000 West Colonial Drive
Ocoee, Florida 34761
(407) 296-1008
http://www.health-central.org/community/calendar.php

Seminole Adult Learning Institute (SALI)
Seminole Community College
Winter Park, Florida 32789
(407) 708-2121
http://www.seminolestate.edu/communityeducation/index.htm

Orlando Museum of Art
2416 North Mills Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32803
(407) 896-4231 ext. 261
http://www.omart.org/education/adults

Winter Park Tech /OCPS Community Education Centers
901 West Webster Avenue
Winter Park, Florida 32769
(407) 622-2903
http://www.wpt.ocps.net/ace_centers/index.html

Central Florida YMCA / Peggy and Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center
2005 Mizell Avenue
Winter Park, Florida 32792
(407) 644-3606
http://www.centralfloridaymca.org/

Marks Street Senior Recreation Center
99 East Marks Street
Orlando, Florida 32803
(407) 245-0921
http://www.seniorsnoworlando.org/

English Speaking Union of the United States
c/oUniversity Club of Winter Park
841 Park Avenue North
Winter Park, Florida 32789
(407) 644-6149
http://www.english-speakingunion.org/branch_page.asp?ch=centralflorida
www.UniversityClubWinterPark.org

Brevard Elder Learning / Community College
1519 Clearlake Road, Bldg. 3-112
Cocoa, Florida 32922-6597
(321) 632-1111 ext. 7515

Florida Hospital
2501 North Orange Avenue, Suite 303
Orlando, Florida 32804
(407) 303-3600 ext. 4517

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