Grief 101: What To Expect When Grieving

Tue, 06/19/2012 - 11:53am by hillary dorwart

Tuesday June 19, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm -- Pittsfield Branch: Program Room

Presented by Arbor Hospice's Grief Support Services, this one-hour educational meeting will provide you with the resources and information you are looking for when coping with the loss of a loved one. The session will help examine what is normal during the grief process, strategies for coping, suggestions for self-care, and what support is available to you. There will also be time for questions at the end.

Lifestyling with Diabetes

Sun, 06/03/2012 - 2:38pm by iralax

Diabetes is a common problem in older adults. By the age of 75, approximately 20% of the population is afflicted with this illness. Jennifer Merritt-Hackel, a nurse practitioner and certified diabetes educator at UM Geriatrics Center Clinics, will discuss how to practice a low-risk lifestyle to promote optimum health for individuals with diabetes and those who wish to prevent it. You will have a chance to ask questions and evaluate your own risk for getting diabetes.

Tuesday, June 5, 7-8:30 pm | Downtown Library | Lower Level Multi-Purpose Room

Cancer Survivors' Day Celebration

Tue, 05/29/2012 - 3:55pm by Beth Manuel

The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center is pleased to announce its 18th Annual Cancer Survivors' Day Celebration. The event takes place this Sunday, June 3rd from 1:00-3:30 at the Morris Lawrence Building on the campus of Washtenaw Community College. Presenting will be Lori Hope, motivational speaker & cancer survivor. There will also be exhibits & information, light refreshments & door prizes! To register, complete this form or call 734-998-7071.

Memory In the Mirror: A Workshop For Any Woman Who Has Experienced The Loss Of A Mother

Sat, 05/05/2012 - 9:00am by hillary dorwart

Sunday May 6, 2012: 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm -- Malletts Creek Branch: Program Room AB

At this time of year when everyone is preparing to celebrate Mother's Day and Father's Day, it is important to create a time to honor the memories of parents who have died, whether the death was recent or in the past. This workshop, presented by Arbor Hospice's Grief Support Services, will focus on ways to include our parents in the legacy we create in our own lives. Participants will share experiences and reflect on how their parent's death has influenced their lives.

"Let's Pick It Up A Bit" -- Marathon Running Event Downtown

Mon, 04/30/2012 - 2:42pm by Caser

Are we in the midst of a second running boom in the U.S.? The numbers from Running USA's Annual Marathon Report certainly indicate that. Last year alone, over 500,000 people finished the 26.2 mile distance at a race in the U.S., continuing the upward trend over the last ten years.

On May 2, the AADL welcomes seasoned marathoners, John Farah and Nelson Williams, to the Downtown Library from 7 - 8:30pm to present their wisdom and experience with living actively. Their new book, "Let's Pick It Up A Bit: A Guide To A Running Lifestyle" is more than a collection of tips for runners - it is about creating a strong foundation to keep active, fit and healthy, not just physically but mentally, emotionally and spiritually as well. The challenge of life is to learn how to keep growing to keep getting better!

Join John and Nelson as they discuss their new book and the art of maintaining a healthy lifestyle! Books will be on sale at this event, which will also include a book signing.

The AADL has a diverse collection of marathon training books, for the novice to the pro.

More Than Senior Moments: Understanding Early Signs of Memory Changes

Wed, 04/25/2012 - 11:24am by hillary dorwart

Wednesday April 25, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Join us for this session as we explore early signs of memory loss with several University of Michigan memory and aging experts.

Topics include: Mild Cognitive Impairment; genetic testing; potential new medications for memory loss; communication skills; and memory and aging research opportunities available at UM. J. Scott Roberts, Ph.D. Associate Professor in the UM Department of Health Behavior & Health Education and Co-Director of the UM dual-degree program in Public Health and Genetic Counseling will be the keynote speakers.

A Q&A session will follow, featuring a panel of experts.

This event is co-sponsored by the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research, The Michigan Alzheimer's Disease Center and the UM Taubman Health Sciences Library.

Be a Master of Disaster

Sun, 04/15/2012 - 11:34am by Beth Manuel

Washtenaw County was recently hit by a devastating tornado. Do you know what to do in a storm emergency? In a tornado or a violent thunderstorm? How would you keep your family safe? The Washtenaw County Chapter of the American Red Cross will present a special disaster session featuring tips to prepare for and respond to disasters. This includes tornadoes, floods, thunderstorms and other emergencies. Red Cross staff will look at natural disasters from both a scientific and safety perspective. This session will be in English but geared to English Language Learners, too! Join us at the Traverwood Branch, April 16 from 7:00-8:00 PM.

Explore Health Care Reform

Wed, 04/11/2012 - 11:42am by iralax

Josh Fangmeier, a policy consultant with UM Center for Healthcare Research & Transformation, will provide us with an overview of the Affordable Care Act and how it is playing out in our lives since it became law in 2010. The talk on April 11 will be a great opportunity to cut through the sometimes confusing rhetoric that clouds the media discussion of this vital issue for all Americans. Prior to joining CHRT, Josh Fangmeier was a health policy intern at the National Governors Association in Washington, D.C. He holds a Master of Public Policy degree from the University of Michigan, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy.

Health Care Reform: Its Contents and Challenges | Wednesday, April 11 | 7:00-8:30 pm |
Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Parent Advisory Shelf: Let’s talk food.

Wed, 04/04/2012 - 12:20pm by manz

The Downtown library has a shelf in the Youth Department known as the Parent Shelf. On this shelf you’ll find a variety of parent-child related books on a multitude of topics- including everything from phonics to tantrums to potty training to diet. These books are available for checkout, and can be found in the catalog when searching “parent shelf,” if you’d like to have one sent to a branch of your choice.

There are some great books on food and nutrition for children that offer advice and guidance on topics such as dealing with picky eaters as well as nutrition facts. Check out Start fresh: your child's jump start to lifelong healthy eating, 44 things parents should know about healthy cooking for kids, or perhaps Healthy food for young children and these other nutrition books for some fresh ideas on food and children.

Bright Nights Community Forum: Connections Between Substance Use And Depression In Adolescents

Tue, 03/27/2012 - 9:15am by hillary dorwart

Tuesday March 27, 2012: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm -- Downtown Library: Multi-Purpose Room

Young people sometimes turn to alcohol and other drugs to cope with life's frustrations, to fit in, rebel, or to satisfy their curiosity about drugs and drinking. Teens with depression or other mental health disorders are particularly vulnerable. Many fail to recognize that they are depressed and may be using alcohol and other drugs as a way to self-medicate.

To provide greater understanding about the relationship between substance use and depression in adolescents, the UM Depression Center will present this Bright Nights Community Forum. Mary Jo Desprez, Alcohol and Other Drugs Policy and Prevention Administrator for the UM Health Service, and Dr. Daniel Gih, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at the UM Medical School, will co-present a brief overview on adolescent depression, substance use, and the relationship between the two. A question and discussion with a panel of experts will follow.