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Family Tree Magazine, Association of Professional Genealogists Quarterly, and other publications. He is a member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, chapter representative for the Great Lakes APG chapter, and Seminar Chairperson for the Western Reserve Historical Society’s Genealogical Committee. From 9:30 am-1 pm Saturday, June 24, join in the online presentation Genealogy: I’ve Done My DNA. Now What? by Nicka Smith. Set the record straight in your family by learning how DNA can be used in combination with genealogy to break through centuries- old brick walls. Learn the basics of genetic genealogy, how to read your results, and the skills needed to narrow down relations among your matches. Smith is a professional photographer, speaker, and documentarian with extensive experience in African-ancestored genealogy, reverse genealogy, and family reunion planning and execution. 34 SHAKERONLINE.COM | SPRING 2017 PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS AND CAREGIVERS How to Recognize and Avoid Elder Financial Exploitation Seniors are often the target of medical identity theft, financial scams, fraud, and abuse. Robin Jones, financial empowerment coach with Empowering and Strengthening Ohio’s People, will present a senior financial education workshop from 11 am to 12:30 pm Wednesday, April 12 at the Main Library. The workshop, Money Smart for Older Adults, is developed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and is designed to raise awareness among older adults (62 and older) and their caregivers on how to prevent, identify, and respond to elder financial exploitation, plan for a secure financial future, and make informed financial decisions. Register early at shakerlibrary.org or by calling 216-991-2030. Healthy U: Six Weeks to Better Health The Library and the City of Shaker Heights will cosponsor a six-week series of classes on managing chronic disease that meets from 2:30-5 pm Wednesdays, April 26 to May 31 at Main Library. This chronic disease self-management program, developed and licensed by Stanford University, is an interactive, six-week workshop for adults living with a chronic disease (high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, etc.) who want to improve their health and learn ways to do so. Workshops are led by trained leaders from Fairhill Partners. Participants will learn how to eat healthfully, exercise, reduce stress, and how to talk with family and doctors. All participants will Programs for Seniors & Caregivers @ Shaker Library


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