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“The Sonoma County Section on Aging is a coalition of agencies, organizations and individuals concerned with the well-being of older adults and the education of our members. As a network alliance, we advocate for and promote the development, coordination, and implementation of older adult services in Sonoma County.”

 


2012 Leadership Team
 
President:

Patricia Sanborn

Sage Solutions Eldercare
SageSolutionsEldercare


Vice President:

Greg Harder
Edward Jones


Treasurer:

Tony Pinochi
Renew Systems
RenewSystems4You.com


Marketing Coordinator:

Judith Light
Allegiant Family Circle
Allegiant.us


Membership Coordinator:

John Lewis
J.C. Lewis Insurance Serv.
jclis.com


Secretary:

Fernande Marie Bencze
California Reverse Mortgage Consultants
CRMcares.com


Speaker Coordinator:

Yvonne Baginski

Born to Age
BornToAge.com


Webmaster:

Bob Cheal
Bob Cheal Web Design
Santa-Rosa-Web-Design.com

Featured Speaker Video Archives

 

Thank you to all of our guest speakers for sharing their time and expertise!

 


 

Tony Chicotel

Tony Chicotel

Staff Attorney for California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform

 

Hot Topics in Long-Term Care for 2012

 

Video Recorded February 15, 2012

  • Dementia care without drugs
  • The Bed-hold Protection Act of 2012
  • POLST policy problems
  • Mental capacity and surrogate decision-making
  • The Giants' chances for the pennant in 2012

 


 

Stephen Price, RN

Aging Dilemmas Expressed in Song

 

Songs Playlist:
(Music and Lyrics by Stephen Price)

  • Earl and Edna
  • Farewell
  • Chest Pain
  • Enter the Divine

A "chance meeting" on 5th Avenue in New Youk City brought the filmmakers of Consider the Conversation and Steve together. They liked and used his music to open this thought provoking and amazing film about the American struggle with communication and preparation at the end-of-life.....an often taboo subject. Steve's songs may open your feelings and thoughts around mortality and help you to be better providers of care to elders.

Stephen Price found his medical career in the US Navy sailing to Viet Nam in 1971. He has thrived in the health care field ever since.

 

Video Recorded January 18, 2012

 

 


 

2012 Nominee Speeches

Meet our new Leadership Team

 

  • President, Pat Sanborn, SAGE Solutions
  • Vice President, Greg Harder, Edward Jones
  • Secretary, Fernande Bencze, California Reverse Mortgage
  • Treasurer, Tony Pinochi, Renew Systems
  • Program Coordinator, Yvonne Baginski, Born to Age
  • Membership Coordinator, John Lewis, JC Lewis Ins.
  • Outreach Coordinator, Judith Light, Allegiant

 

Video Recorded November 16, 2011

 


 

Paula Pilecki

Executive Director, Spectrum LGBT Center, San Rafael, CA

 

Hidden, Isolated, Underserved : Caring for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Older Adults

 

Video Recorded September 21, 2011


 

Jorden Lindsey and Lucy Andrews

CAHSAH Representatives

 

"Currently Pending Legislation on Senior Care"

California Legislation Affecting In-Home Care

Video Recorded June 15, 2011

 


 

Jane Eckels and Jim Redding

Area Agency on Aging

 

"Elder Abuse Awareness Day"

Introduction by Phyllis Sutter

Video Recorded May 18, 2011

 


 

Laurie Parish and Robert Revera

Volunteer Center

 

"Transportation Ambassador Program"

Introduction by Phyllis Sutter

Video Recorded May 18, 2011

 


 

Bettina Gentner

Social Worker

Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

 

"The Role the Hospital is Taking with our Senior Population"

Introduction by Albert DeSilver

Video Recorded March 16, 2011

 


 

The Clinical Ethicist: Your Health Care Partner

Katrina A. Bramstedt, PhD
AskTheEthicist.com

Video Recorded February 16, 2011

 


 

Sonoma County's Housing Future and The Effect It Will Have on Seniors

Keith Woods, CEO
North Coast Builders Exchange

Video Recorded January 19, 2011