Housing & Home Issues
Courses
Be an Environmental Conservationist at Home
This course empowers you to become an active environmental conservationist through simple, impactful changes in your home and garden. You'll learn practical strategies for reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and making mindful garden choices that directly benefit the planet and foster a healthy ecosystem in your backyard.
No session is currently available for registration
No session is currently available for registration
Bringing Local Resources to You: A Panel Discussion on Rightsizing
We've assembled a team of experts in every aspect of downsizing: estate sales, financial planning, home preparation (even if you're not selling), and more! Join us for a Q&A session where we bring the resources directly to you!
No session is currently available for registration
No session is currently available for registration
Early Islamic Architecture from the 11th to 16th Century
Islam's entry into the Indian subcontinent was a gradual process spanning several centuries, primarily through trade and later through military conquest. Arab traders established contact with India initially on the western coast along the Gujarat and Malabar areas. These Arab traders became the key figures in introducing faith to the region. Evidence suggest early Muslim settlements began along the coast with mosques being built as early as the 7th century.
No session is currently available for registration
No session is currently available for registration
Native Plants: How Growing Them Benefits Us and Wildlife
Wish you had more birds, bees, and butterflies where you live? This class will discuss how to improve the habitat around you using native plants, whether you have a traditional yard, container garden, or community space.
Mondays; Jan 26 and Feb 2, TBD - UR Campus
Mondays; Jan 26 and Feb 2, TBD - UR Campus
Navigating the Healthcare Continuum
Senior Living options are numerous. Let's examine options for healthcare services and senior living in the Richmond area, reviewing types of services available at different healthcare and senior living communities. We will then connect this information to insurance and payment options. By the end of the course attendees will have a better understanding of the options that are available as well as be prepared with questions to ask providers as they navigate the healthcare continuum.
Thursday, 12/18, GOTW, Auditorium Room A001 (9 seats (15%) remaining)
Thursday, April 2, TBD - UR Campus
Thursday, 12/18, GOTW, Auditorium Room A001 (9 seats (15%) remaining)
Thursday, April 2, TBD - UR Campus
Senior Living Community Options: Be Proactive, Not Reactive
Roughly 44 million Americans provide unpaid informal care each year to the older US population. Using a proactive approach, this course will discuss the many benefits an assisted living community can provide, how an assisted living community can be a positive influence as an individual embarks on a new stage in life, and when is the right time to explore assisted living options.
Friday, May 8, TBD - UR Campus
Friday, May 8, TBD - UR Campus
Solo Aging - How to Plan for Your Future
Are you a 'Solo Ager,' an older adult living alone without the support of children or close family? This growing group of Americans faces unique challenges, but with the right planning, you can confidently shape your future. You do not have to be a solo ager to attend and benefit from this presentation as you too will gain valuable insights and practical steps you can take now to plan for your future, on your terms.
Friday, April 24, TBD - UR Campus
Friday, April 24, TBD - UR Campus
Staying Safe in Your Home
A majority of seniors wish to age in place in their homes. This short course will review a variety of strategies and modifications to help seniors stay safe and independent in their homes as long as possible. From very simple, low-cost options to more extensive and expensive options, this course will have a little something for everyone!
Wednesday, Feb 4, TBD - UR Campus
Wednesday, Feb 4, TBD - UR Campus
The Architecture and Times of English Medieval Cathedrals
English medieval cathedrals are among the most magnificent buildings in England, embodying earthly and spiritual power. Offering a glimpse of heaven on earth, the medieval master builders created stunning places of worship that remain standing after nearly a thousand years.
Tuessdays, March 24, 31, April 7, TBD - UR Campus
Tuessdays, March 24, 31, April 7, TBD - UR Campus
Understanding Long Term Care Insurance
We'll help you understand long term care as well as the options available to pay for care. What is the most tax-efficient way, based on an individual's circumstances, to pay for long term care? There is no one-size-fits-all solution.
Tuesday, March 10, TBD - UR Campus
Tuesday, March 10, TBD - UR Campus
Your Health - Your Safety, Protecting Yourself From Medical Errors
Learn practical steps you can take to stay safe and informed when navigating the healthcare system. We will cover how to prepare for medical appointments, communicate effectively with healthcare providers, maintain important medical documents, what to look for when prescribed medications, and what to do if you are hospitalized. You will leave with actionable tools and confidence to take a more active role in healthcare, helping to prevent errors and ensure safer, higher-quality health outcomes.
Friday, May 1, TBD - UR Campus
Friday, May 1, TBD - UR Campus
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