September 28, 2018, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm.

"Keys to a Safer Life" - Learning how to keep ourselves and those we care about safe

American Family Insurance Training Center

6000 American Parkway, Madison, Wisconsin

Seniors, law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service workers, human service personnel and the general public are invited to attend this important conference.

Workshops will include:  Issues in Assisted Living & Senior Housing, Scams and Frauds, Hoarding, Peer Bullying, Opioid's Growing Problem, Dementia - Issues for Law Enforcement and Treatment Options, Problems of Loneliness among the Senior Population, Estate Planning, Extreme Weather Planning, Identity Theft and others.

For information, contact mstamstad@rsvpdane.org.

West Madison Triad

April 25, 11:15 a.m., Stay Independent as You Age - Assistive Devices for a More Mobile Life, Andrew Lopez, Living Specialist, Access to Independence, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5701 Raymond Road, Madison. Learn ways to modify your space and learn about assistive devices that can help you maintain your independence for as long as possible.

May 23, 10:30 a.m., Travel Safety, Ed Mani, Burkhalter Travel, 6501 Mineral Point, Madison. The speaker will talk about domestic and foreign travel, travel/tour scams, staying healthy and avoiding crime while traveling, travel insurance and other topics.

Cottage Grove Triad

April 24, 10:00 a.m., Stay Independent as You Age, Assistive Devices for a More Mobile Life. Andrew Lopez, Living Specialist, Access to Independence, Taylor Ridge Senior Apts. Learn ways to modify your space and learn about assistive devices that can help you maintain your independence for as long as possible.

May 8, 10.a.m. Self Defense for Seniors, Randy Beck, USA Karate, 316 W. Cottage Grove Rd. Learn easy ways to defend yourself.

May 22, 10 a.m. Living With Anxiety, Depression and Other Mental Health Issues. Kathryn Mellom, NAMI Taylor Ridge Senior Apts. Whether you, or a family member or someone who lives in your building has mental health issues, learn how to cope and deal with them.