PRESS RELEASE
Contact Information:
Dr. Ronald Hofsess
Choose2Trust
278 Chestnut St.
Corning, NY 14830
607-937-3631
rhofsess@choose2trust.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2004
Regional Conference to Address
Trust in the Lives of Older Women
CORNING, N.Y. - May 18 - U.S. Congressman Amo Houghton will introduce
the Trust in the Lives of Older Women Conference on Tuesday, May
25, 2004, from 8:30a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Appleridge Center in
Bethany Village, Horseheads, New York. Congressman Houghton will
be joined by Nick Rogone from the New York State Office for the
Aging, Albany; Dr. Kimberly Kaffenbarger, Arnot Medical Services;
and Dr. Ron Hofsess, founder of Trust in the Lives of Older Women.
Tara Rosenblum from WETMTV will moderate the panel discussion.
Donald Zeigler, Chairman of the Board, Bethany
Village, and Thomas Santabianco, Chief Operating Officer of Bethany
Village, will host this special conference, featuring:
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A panel discussion highlighting the benefits
of Trust groups in our communities
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A discussion of resources and funding led
by Nick Rogone from Albany
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Breakout sessions focused on how to start
a Trust group in a retirement center,
church, senior center, or community.
Today's demographics confirm the need for additional
support services for women over the age of 55. Many of these women
live alone and, by age 65, almost 40% will live alone. Trust in
the Lives of Older Women is a unique program that focuses on enriching,
enhancing, and promoting wellbeing in the lives of older women.
"Participation in a Trust group has been quite literally
life changing and ultimately life reaffirming for many women,"
said a long-time group participant. "The group often becomes
a 'second family' as women share their intuitive wisdom in a safe
and supportive environment."
The Trust in the Lives of Older Women concept
was created by Dr. Ron Hofsess,
who has been organizing and facilitating trust communities for
nearly seven years. His work on aging has been recognized by business,
education and government leaders and he was a recently invited
to speak at a 2004 international forum sponsored by the United
Nations. Prior to his work with the Trust concept, Dr. Hofsess
was affiliated with Corning Community College for more than 30
years as a counselor, and has been an adjunct faculty member at
Elmira College for 32 years.
Human service providers, clergy, and the general public are encouraged
to attend.
For more information or to register for the May 25 Trust in the
Lives of Older Women Conference, call 607-937-3631. A $10 registration
fee is payable at the door.
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