This holiday season, send your warmest wishes
and seasonal greetings to friends, family and
co-workers with free e-cards from the Alzheimer's
Association.
Select your holiday of choice from our wide
selection of festive designs. Then customize
your card with a personal greeting and send
some holiday cheer!
On behalf of all of us at the Alzheimer's
Association, I'd like to wish you and your
loved ones a wonderful holiday season.
Angela Geiger
Vice President
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Interesting
ComputerWorld Article:
UCLA research finds that online searching can increase
brain activity in older adults.
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Federal Judge Halts
IHSS Cuts
By Josh Richman, Oakland Tribune
Posted: 10/19/2009
OAKLAND — A federal judge has halted a
slashing of the In-Home Supportive Service program which
would have affected 130,000 disabled and elderly
Californians starting Nov. 1
Click Here for the Complete Story
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11th Annual Updates on Dementia Conference
Translating Research into Practice
Wednesday,
June 3, 2009
8:00 am-4:00 pm
*Registration begins at 7:00 am
Continuing
Education Units available
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Foster City
please visit the Alzheimer's
Association website
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Long Term Care Webinar
Join us for a Webinar on March 26
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/563387062
Information on Long Term Care by Author
and expert Allen Hamm.
Title:
Long Term Care Webinar
Date:
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Time:
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM PDT
After registering you will receive a confirmation email
containing information about joining the Webinar.
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It’s about your future!
Explore these Common Myths regarding
Estate Planning, Long Term Care, Medicare and Medicaid
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“I have a Will and my
estate value is modest so I don’t need a Trust.”
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“A Trust protects my
estate from lawsuits and inheritance taxes.”
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“45% of my estate
could go to the government when I die.”
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“Medicare will pay
for my Long Term Care Expenses.”
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“Long Term Care
Insurance only pays for care in a facility.”
A dinner seminar presented by:
Pirie Jensen,
Diamond Certified State Farm Agent # OE18308:
www.piriejensen.com
providing Insurance and Financial
Services
Richard Dayton,
Attorney at Law, certified specialist Estate Planning,
Trust, & Probate Law
Mitch Loran
Independent Agent #B69676, Specializing in Long Term
Care Insurance
Date: Thursday, March 26, 2009, OR
August 6, 2009
Time: 6:00-8:30pm
Location: 1754 Technology Drive, San
Jose, CA 95110.
RSVP: Please call us at 408-985-2755
or Email: lori@piriejensen.com. Feel free to invite
friends and relatives! It will be fun and informative.
* 3 out of 4 people age 65 and older
will need some form of long-term care.
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Adult Safety ID
Cards
Peace
of mind at a very low price!
Please click here for more
information
http://www.adultinfocard.com
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Share an Afternoon of Inspiration at
Valencia Terrace
Join the many future residents of Valencia Terrace who have
already reserved their seat for this Saturday's event at
Valencia Terrace. Enjoy a wonderful display of a variety
of exhibits from the Corona Art Association along with
the opportunity to share your passions and mingle with
the local artists.
Don't miss a special performance by internationally acclaimed
harpist, Alfredo Rolando-Ortiz. Listen to his music
at www.AROYMusic.com
Valencia Terrace Information Center
2300 S. Main Street, Corona, CA 92882
RSVP today! Reply to this email or call (951) 273-1300
Information Center Hours: Open Daily from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Appointments recommended for Private Tours. www.kiscoseniorliving.com
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ClarityLife
C900 Amplified Mobile Phone
More than just a mobile phone, this is a mobile
peace of mind. The ClarityLife C900™ gives you the
freedom to stay connected with the ones you love and
know that help is available wherever you go. The
C900 is twice as loud as an ordinary cell
phone and offers large buttons for easy
dialing.
The C900 features a simple slider design, with a
full keypad of large half-inch sized buttons that
slides out when you need to dial a number. When
fully closed, the C900 measures only 4 and a half
inches in length. With a thickness of only one inch,
the C900 will fit comfortably in your pocket or
purse. The C900 weighs 5.4 ounces, which is about
the same as a bar of household soap.
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11th Annual
Updates on Dementia Conference

Translating Research into Practice
Wednesday,
June 3, 2009
8:00 am-4:30 pm
Stanford University
Dinkelspiel Auditorium_____________________________________________________________

Early-bird
registration closes tomorrow!
Early-bird is the word
We are looking for at least one person from every
U.S. congressional district to come to Washington to
help make a difference. Come to the Public Policy
Forum and tell our legislators what you already
know: Alzheimer's disease has to become a national
priority TODAY.
If
you're making the trip, why not do it at a discount?
Take action and register today for significant
savings. Hurry – the early-bird registration ends tomorrow,
Feb. 6!
http://www.alz.org/publicpolicyforum/09/register.asp
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Western Region Chapter
National Association of Professional
Geriatric Care Managers
Bay Area Group
Presents
Planning (and Paying) for Long
Term Care and Community Based Alternatives
Speaker: Patricia McGinnis
Executive Director of California Advocates for Nursing Home
Reform (CANHR)
Email response:
Please reply to this e-mail only if you can make it,
count needed for planning purposes:
mjmonat@comcast.net
If you cannot attend, please do not reply
Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2009 Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Facility
Alma Via San Francisco
One Thomas More Way San Francisco, CA 94132-2910
(415) 337-1339 (415) 337-5114 fax For directions and more information go to:
www.almavia.org
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Dec. 10, 2008
Seeking Caregiver Position
My passion is working with seniors. I
live in Lake Elsinore and I am continuing my
education at Mt. San Jacinto. I am looking for part
time work. I am a Certified Nurse Asst. Love to hear
from you!
Danielle
Payton
danipayton2005@yahoo.com
HealthTrust
Silicon Valley
Region
Over the last 10 years, The Health Trust has
provided over $100 million of community benefit
through program services and grant making activity.
Our programs include Meals on Wheels, AIDS Services,
Children's Dental Services, Community Health
Promotions, Family Health Insurance, Community
Partnerships and Administrative Support Services.
The Health Trust is a 501c3 community benefit
organization. www.healthtrust.org. For Meals on
Wheels: 408-961-9807
CTAP
The
California Telephone Access Program (CTAP)
distributes telecommunications equipment
and services to individuals certified as
having difficulty using the telephone.
CTAP is a California State mandated
program, under governance of the
California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
Equipment and some network services are
available at no charge to eligible
consumers.
Californians who are deaf, hard of
hearing, speech disabled, blind, or who
have low vision, cognitive impairments,
or restricted mobility, are eligible to
receive equipment with certification by
a medical doctor, a licensed
audiologist, a qualified state agency,
or a hearing aid dispenser. TTY:
510-302-1179, 510-465-3877,
www.ddtp.org
SAVE THE DATE
Kaiser Permanente
Senior Advantage
Open
Enrollment Seminar
Where: Glenwood Inn Senior Living Community
555 Glenwood Avenue
Menlo Park,
650.322.5550
When: 12/05/2008 & 12/13/2008
Ability
Resource Fair
Peninsula
Stroke Association is pleased to present the 2008 Ability Resource Fair
to be held
on Monday Nov. 17, 2008 from 10.00 - 2:00 PM in Palo Alto, CA
Auditorium of Cubberly Community center,
4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

ALZHEIMER CAREGIVING
Education
for You and Your Loved Ones
It is our goal to ease the burden caregivers
face by empowering them with a clearer
understanding of Alzheimer's disease and other
forms of dementia and ultimately to improve as
much as possible the quality of life for both
caregivers and their loved ones.
http://www.lightbridgehealthcare.com
Circle of Care:
Annual Education Conference for Families and Care
Professionals
Please Join Us
The
Alzheimer's Association invites you to join us for
our annual conference that will provide families and
care professionals with a valuable experience
exploring information and resources to better care
for yourself and loved ones who are dealing with
Alzheimer's disease. The program will offer current
perspectives on research, policy and treatment by
renowned researchers, and will
also address caregiver experiences and the
opportunity to connect with those going through
similar life situations.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
8:30 PM-3:00 PM Crowne Plaza Hotel 1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA
Spanish
translation available, sign-ups required Need
to prepare an Advanced Health Care Directive? Free legal clinic available during conference
Please sign up for a free consultation at
education@alznorcal.org
or call 650-962-8111
October 22, 2008
You and your client families are invited to attend
NAELA's (National Academy of Elder Law
Attorneys) FREE Oct 30 Webcast.
"Aging in America: How to Plan for it"
Thursday, October 30, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET A roundtable discussion program broadcast "live" via
the Internet Register and attend at
www.NAELA.org
Streamed at NAELA.org, the free Webcast will be
moderated by AARP's Wil Stoner and include National
Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) panelists
Bernie Krooks and Ron Fatoullah. "Aging in America"
will cover issues that your clients may face in
planning for the future, from legal and medical
decisions to financial and family challenges. There
is no charge to attend, but attendance is limited.
Registration is available at NAELA.org.

World Alzheimer's Day
Historic
is the word I use to describe last year's
World Alzheimer's
Day on September 21, when
Alzheimer's Association advocates around the globe
raised awareness of the Alzheimer epidemic and
rallied us all to take action against it. I use that
same word historic to describe the exceptional
response to the campaign.
Now, as
2008
World Alzheimer's Day approaches,
the Alzheimer's Association National Board of
Directors is recognizing the incredible significance
of this global event by providing a generous
$250,000
World
Alzheimer's Day Challenge Grant.
Your generous gift sent before this historic matching gift
opportunity ends on September 21 can be doubled to
help us fight Alzheimer's disease up to a total of
$250,000!
Donate now!
People from all walks of life came together on last
year's World Alzheimer's Day to help vanquish
Alzheimer's disease. They raised their voices and
dug deeply into their pockets to affirm their
support of the Alzheimer's Association and our
important work.
Now I'm asking you to help make this year's World
Alzheimer's Day an even greater success. Please,
will you match our National Board of Director's
generosity and send a gift today?
Remember, your gift of $25 can be worth $50… $35 can
be worth $70…
In fact, any amount you send can be worth twice as
much to help us raise awareness, support innovative
research, and reach out to the skyrocketing number
of people and families confronting this ravaging
disease. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Angela Geiger Vice President

Annual Education Conference for Families & Professionals
Alzheimer's Disease: Circle of Care IV Saturday, November 22, 2008 8:30am – 3:00pm Crowne Plaza Hotel, Foster City
Learn about:
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Current Research
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Living with Early Stage Alzheimer's
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Managing Difficult Behaviors Without
Drugs
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Influencing California Policy
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Long Term Care Public Benefits
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The Caregiver Experience: Tips from the
Trenches
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Nutritional Wellness
Alzheimers Association: 1060 La Avenida,
Mountain View, CA 94043
Senior Center Without Walls
Do you work with homebound
older adults who might benefit from fun, stimulating
activities,
social connection, and friendly conversation?
Senior Center Without Walls is a non-profit program offering
Free group activities and classes
on the telephone to older
adults throughout Northern California who find it difficult
to go to a
community senior center. To learn more about this
program, please visit www.seniorcenterwithoutwalls.org
or call:
1-877-797-7299.
Alzheimer's Foundation
of America
Join us for Free
3rd National Concepts in Care Conference
Sept. 18, 2008, The Fairmont Hotel,
San Francisco


The Fairmont Hotel,
San Francisco, CA September 18, 2008, 8:00 AM-4:15
PM. Seats are limited. For registration and more
information please call: 866.AFA.8484 or
raponte@alzfdn.org
Save the Date
Senior Resource Forum 2008-Santa Clara County
Please join us for the
17th
Annual Adult Services Resource Faire
and
Senior
Forum On Preventing Elders Financial Exploitation
Friday Nov. 14, 2008 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Admission and parking are free, No registration required For more information call: 408-975-4999
Or visit:
www.seniorforumonline.com

On
January 20, 2009 - just a little
more than five months from now - a new President of the
United
States will take office. No matter who you want to
win the election, as supporters of the Alzheimer's
Association, there is one thing on which we all agree: the
next president must make
the United States the world leader
in Alzheimer care and research!
Please sign
the
Proclamation to the Next President now.
Community Care Options
New Bedridden
Regulations for RCFE July 9, 2008
This class will cover the
new licensing requirements for AB 304-Disaster & Mass
casualty Plan.
We will also cover the new bedridden
regulations. this is a 6 hour class, 9 to 4 PM, 6 C.E.U.,
Crown Plaza, Foster City 1-650-570-5700
Blood Tests for Alzheimer's Disease
Determining whether mild memory problems mark
the beginning of an inevitable mental decline is
one of the
most difficult aspects of Alzheimer's disease. researchers
at the Stanford University
School of Medicine have developed
a blood test that is a step toward giving people an answer
two to
six years in advance of the onset of the disease.
"Stanford/VA Aging Clinical Research
Center-Spring 2008"
10th Annual Updates on Dementia
Translating Research Into Practice
Stanford University,
Dinkelspiel Audiotorium June 4, 2008
For online registration go to:
www.alz.org/norcal
"professional
Training" section and click on Conferences.
Alzheimer’s Association Day at AT&T Park is MAY 18, 2008!
NEW REPORT! 2008 Alzheimer’s Disease
Facts and Figures.
The
Alzheimer’s Association estimates that 10 million Baby
boomers will develop Alzheimer’s disease in the United
States. The 41-page 2008 Report is now free at
www.alz.org (Facts and
Figures).
"Hydrating The Elderly"
From a
recent Life Leger article in
Elder Issues:
"Nagging your elder to drink more water is not going to
solve the problem."
"To
illustrate that few seem to have real solutions I have
included this quote from a study of hydration in the
elderly. "While the study's findings are important to basic
science, they don't have any immediate practical
consequences". But, there are real consequences, such as
14,000 deaths, mostly elderly, during a heat wave in France
in 2003.
There
is evidence to suggest that more than 30 percent of
older people coming into emergency rooms have a
dehydration-related illness as part of their diagnoses.
If "Water Pills" are part of the medication regimen you
must maintain extra vigilance."
For more
on hydration issues see:
http://www.medicinenet.com/dehydration/article.htm

KQED Public
TV Science program QUEST
will carry a segment on
Alzheimer’s, debuting April 8, at 7:30pm.
First-Ever Alzheimer’s Rally – April
16th on the Capitol Steps.
If you have not already signed up to join with 1,000
Alzheimer’s Advocates from throughout California, find out
how. [Register by April 2 for free lunch and Rally
T-Shirt.] If you need assistance with
transportation to Sacramento, the Alzheimer’s Association
can help connect you.
Spring Classic
San Jose Youth Symphony
Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 2:30PM To Order Tickets, please go to
www.sjys.org or call 408-885-9920
Adult $15.00
Senior/Student $10.00 Child (12 and under) $5.00
Senior Citizens Buy One, Get One Free!
Just dial 211
As of June 2007 2-1-1 is serving
approximately 198 million Americans, approximately 65% of
the U.S. population. By the end of 2008 80% of the
population is expected to have 2-1-1 access.
Yes, it is that simple, 911 for emergency,
211 for community services like these listed below. If you
are not sure what services you need the counselor who
answers your call will be happy to guide you after you
explain the situation.
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Basic
Human Needs Resource:
food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance,
utility assistance.
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Physical
and Mental Health Resources:
health insurance programs, Medicaid and Medicare,
maternal health, Children's Health Insurance Program,
medical information lines, crisis intervention services,
support groups, counseling, drug and alcohol
intervention and rehabilitation.
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Employment Supports:
financial assistance, job training, transportation
assistance, education programs.
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Support
for Older Americans and Persons with Disabilities:
adult day care, congregate meals, Meals on Wheels,
respite care, home health care, transportation,
homemaker services.
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Volunteer
Opportunities and Donations
Lifeledger
Caregiving Tips:
jboden@elderissues.com
University of California Irvine School of
Medicine Program in Geriatrics Presents:
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ELDER
ABUSE: MEDICAL ASPECTS AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY RESPONSES
REGISTER ONLINE NOW: www.elderabuseconference.org
February 11 - 12, 2008 (ends at noon)
LOCATION: Newport Beach, Orange County, California - CME/CEU’s
The High Cost of Prescription Drugs -
CBS 60 Minutes Report on the Influence of the
Pharmaceutical
Lobby on Our Elected Officials - 2007
"If
you have ever wondered why the cost of prescription drugs in
the United States are the highest in the world or why it's
illegal to import cheaper drugs from Canada or Mexico, you
need look no further than the pharmaceutical lobby and its
influence in Washington, D.C."
60
Minutes presents a comprehensive report called "Under the
Influence" on this important issue. For those of you who
may have missed this episode earlier this year, you can
review the entire report at the link below:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/03/29/60minutes/main2625305.shtml
American Care Manager Monthly
Newsletter 30 September 2007 Edition
Senior Health: Senior Sex!!! Many people seem to think sex
is for the young. A new federally funded study by the
University of Chicago helps to refute this taboo. This study
focused on people from the age of 57-85 years of age in the
United States. This was the most comprehensive study ever
done on geriatric sex to explore what happens when the
lights turn out in your grandparents’ bedrooms.
The
study included face-to-face interviews with 3,005 men and
woman throughout the United States. The researchers also
took blood, saliva, and other bodily fluid samples to test
hormone levels. They also tested these senior peoples’
senses to see if they could enjoy sex. The results of the
research study were very uplifting:
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73% of the people aged 57 to 64, 53% of the people aged
63 to 75, and 26% of those aged 75 to 85 reported having
sex with their partner in the previous year and the most
active said they did it two to three times a month if
not more.
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Women were less likely than men to be sexually active,
though they also lacked a partner more than the men.
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Healthy people were twice as likely to be sexually
active
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Half the people having sex reported one problem- in men
37% said erection trouble, in woman 43% said low desire
and 39% said vaginal dryness.
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Of
the people that have discussed the topic of sex with
their doctors only 22% of men and 38% of woman have
consulted their doctor after turning 50.
Sex is a very important part of any healthy relationship or
in an individual desiring to have a relationship regardless
of a person’s age. Problems having sex can also be a warning
of other serious problems such as diabetes, infection, and
cancer. If these problems go untreated many people can fall
into depression and social isolation.
This subject has been taboo for a very long time. This has
made it very hard for seniors to talk about this problem
with each other and even more so with their doctors. Many
doctors are even embarrassed to bring this subject up in
consultations – in this instance, geriatric doctors should
be a senior’s point of contact.
Sex needs to remain an important point of interest for
anyone caring for senior people. It should be something that
is encouraged and not looked upon as being taboo but rather
an important aspect in the continued fulfillment of a
senior’s life.
Please
visit our website for more information www.MyPartDusa.org blog.MyPartDusa.com
ATTN: Hospital
Caseworkers, Nurses, Doctors Offices,
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Centers & Services,
Senior Caregivers, Senior Advocates & Pharmacies
How many hours do
you have each day to assist your patients with
their Part D drug coverage? We can take away that
burden from your work load so you can be free to
do what you do best!
As you
know the Annual Enrollment Period is coming up
Nov. 15 thru Dec. 31 of 2007Your patients can
get a free cost comparison of the national drug
plans and enrollment has never been easier.
Call us toll free at 866-752-1795!
My Part D USA is licensed and certified
in every state and with Medicare Drug Plans to
assist you with getting extra help for low
income individuals by submitting an application
to SS online. We have helped thousands of
seniors that are confused and do not know about
the Drug Assistance Programs available to give
them the help they need to afford their
medications. When your patient is released from rehab with a
new list of drugs OR you suspect they may
qualify for the Medicare Part D Assistance
program, My Part D USA can assist you in a
comparison of drug plans quickly and easily. By
giving us a list of your patients meds, we can
find a plan that covers all their drugs and at
the lowest premiums and co-pays. We can submit
the application to the Centers for Medicare &
also submit an application to SS for extra
assistance so that they would have no premium or
donut hole. This will free up your valuable time to do what
you do best!! Practice Medicine! You write the
prescriptions and we will make sure they are
covered for your patient.
List of SEP or
Special Election Periods: 1. New to Medicare 2. Moved to a new state 3. Awarded State or Federal drug assistance 4. Coming in or out of a Long Term Care
Facility or Illness Rehab
Bed Sores
(From
LifeLedger Caregiving Tips Sept. 2007)
As soon as someone loses mobility and
remains in one position for long periods
of time they will be at high risk for
bedsores.
Bed sores
are areas of damaged skin and the under
laying tissue that are caused by staying
in one position for too long. They
commonly form where your bones are close
to your skin, such as your ankles,
buttocks, back, elbows, heels and hips.
Pressure sores can cause serious
infections, some of which are
life-threatening. It is not just a
problem in nursing homes, you need to be
constantly watchful and contact medical
personal anytime you are even suspicious
a bed sore may be forming.
For more on this topic, visit
Elder Issues.
"Role Reversal: Your
Aging
Parents and You!"
ABC News Wants to Know About Your Family,
Friends &
Loved Ones!
We want to hear your
care giving stories-- from the difficulties and
challenges you face caring for your elderly
loved ones--to ways you've managed to make it
all work.
Get your videos in
by June 22nd and you may have your story shown
on ABC's special series "Role Reversal: Your
Aging
Parents and You!" It's easy! Here's how:
Click here to directly send a VIDEO:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/BeSeenBeHeard/story?id=3279347
ABC News is specifically requesting 15-45 second
video comments or photos. HOW TO SUBMIT VIDEOS:
1) Via cell phone Record a 15-45 second clip and
email it to:
seenandheard@abcnews.go.com
2) Via the web:
http://abcnews.go.com/US/BeSeenBeHeard/story?id=3279347
NOTE: Deadline for submissions is
Friday, June
22nd @ midnight EDT.
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®
Millions of American families
are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's.
The Alzheimer's Association, is proud to be
the world leader in Alzheimer's research,
care and support, and is dedicated to
finding prevention methods, treatments and
an eventual cure for the disease.
For the millions of families fighting and
living with this disease, I'm participating
in the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk®.
I hope to be able to raise at least
$5,000 to support research, and education
for those living with the disease.
I know I can do this with the support of
friends and colleagues like you. Won't you
please consider joining us, walking with us
on Saturday, October 6th on Treasure Island;
or making a donation? You can give online at
the link below, we are called "Team
Helpline".
Thank you in advance for your time and
generosity, and in recognizing our mission
and services and the 5 million Americans who
are currently affected by this disease.
**Please know that if your employer offers a
matching gift program, you can double your
donation.
Sincerely and with many thanks,
Dale Thielges email:
dale.thielges@alznorcal.org Community Resource and Outreach Manager
Northern Ca Northern NV Alzheimer's
Association Family Member
Alzheimer's Association Presents:
"Early Stage
Alzheimer's Disease: Successful Interactions
and Interventions"
Workshop for Professionals
---- Early Stage Individuals & Family
Members Welcome Learn how to talk with
people in early diagnosed Alzheimer's about
their symptoms, life issues, decision-making
and family dynamics.
This workshop will include
presentations on early identification,
supportive discussion of problems and
managing family meetings. It will conclude
in a frank discussion with a couple who live
with Alzheimer's disease.
Participants will come away with:
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Understanding of the
process of early diagnosis and its
importance.
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Fluency on the issues
people with early dementia face and how
to provide support in various settings.
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Ability to listen and
talk to people about having early
dementia.
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The potential benefits
when professionals, families and people
with dementia have open discussions
about the diagnosis.
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Focus on vitality and
capability.
When: Wednesday, June
27, 2007 9:00 am - Noon - check-in at 8:30am
Where: University of
California, San Francisco Mission Bay
Campus, Genentech Hall, 600 16th Street, San
Francisco
Parking Fee $25 with 3 CEU
hours; $10 without CEU hours. (Light
Continental Breakfast)
Airplanes and Electric Carts
If you have an elderly loved one
who is flying and wants to bring his/her own
wheelchair or electric cart, here is some useful
information offered by a family member:
"Depending on the plane, some allow
electric cart and wheel chairs to
go in the baggage department. In that case you
have to bring electric tape to tape all wires
and disconnect the battery. Also, strong tape is
needed to secure movable parts. A van with a
lift is of course needed at the airport."
Trusts Explained
Elder
Issues has posted an informative article
explaining the various types and uses of trusts.
"There are many kinds of trusts. However, these
instruments are generally reserved for estates
with a value of over $50,000. It is important to
discuss trust arrangements with a professional
adviser to understand the income and tax
consequences of the various types of trusts and
trust provisions. "
Click here to access the full article.
Become a CARFiT TECHNICIAN
WHAT: Trained professionals will teach you how
to lead an older driver through a 15 minute, 12-point checklist
while the driver is sitting in his/her vehicle. You will learn to recommend
adjustments to make a senior's vehicle "fit" better and enhance the
senior's safety.
WHY: AAA's goal is to keep seniors driving
safely for as long as possible. People over 65 are the fastest-growing
population in the United States. By 2030, there will be more than 30
million older drivers on our roads. By becoming a CarFit Event Technician
and/or Coordinator, you will be able to conduct
your own CarFit events or assist at other events
to help mature drivers learn how to make their car
"fit" them.
WHO: Health care professionals,
occupational therapists, traffic safety professionals and anyone who provides
services to seniors.
CONTACT: Shawn Fong, Program Manager, City of
Fremont Human Services (510) 574-2033 or
sfong@ci.fremont.ca.us to register for the
training.
CarFit is an educational program developed by
the American Society on Aging in collaboration
with AAA, AARP and the American Occupational
Therapy Association.
For more information on CarFit, visit:
www.asaging.org/carfit
Preventing Falls Among Older Adults
Among people 65 years and older, falls are the leading
cause of injury deaths and the most common cause of nonfatal injuries
and hospital admissions for trauma. Each year in the
United States, nearly one third of older adults experience a fall.
In 2003, more than 13,700 people 65 years or older died
of fall-related injuries. Another 1.8 million were
treated in emergency departments for nonfatal injuries related to falls. The total direct
cost for falls among older adults in 2000 was about $19
billion. Given the growing population of this age group,
this cost is expected to reach $43.8 billion by 2020.
To learn more about falls among older adults and what
can be done to prevent them, check out the materials that
follow on Department of Health and Human Services,
Center for Disease Control and Prevention Program (CDC)
website:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/preventadultfalls.htm
Jewish Home and
Hospital Life Care
The
Jewish Home and Hospital Life Care
System website contains many helpful
articles and tips for seniors,
family members ad caregivers, such
as: Dementia/Alz.'s Disease,
nutrition, foot care, etc.
www.jewishhome.org
March 15, 2007
The
March edition of "American
Care Manager" provides
several relevant and useful articles
covering such topics as
proper credit card use,
seniors and their pets and
retirement myths.
Health Insurance Counseling and
Advocacy Program/Area Agency on
Aging
Life Ledger Caregiving Tips: email:
jboden@elderissues.com
Phone: 561-265-0016
web:
http://www.elderissues.com
Newsletter for Drug Savings
www.MyPartDusa.org
Family Caregiver Alliance 180 Montgomery Street, Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94104 800-445-8106 415-434-3388
www.caregiver.org
This organization
serves as an information clearinghouse
for caregivers and sponsors education
and training programs nationwide.
Free Cost
Comparison For Medicare Part D Plans
Good Information – Good
Decision
If you are a senior
making a decision about the 2007
Medicare Prescription Drug Plan,
or a caregiver for your parent or loved
one, please go
to
www.MyPartDusa.org
for your
comparison of Part D plans. We will
show you the actual co-pays, premium
etc… of the drug plans to enable you to
make the best decision to save the most
money on medications.
Please join us Saturday,
November 18th on Caregiver
Advocate Jacqueline Marcell’s internet
show at 6:27pm. The website to join us
is www.elderrage.com. This will be
valuable information for seniors and
caregivers.
If you are in Southern
California, please pick up a copy of the
November issue of Senior Life Magazine
www.SeniorLifeusa.com , or if you
are in the Miami area, the November
issue of Boomer Times & Senior Life
Magazine,
www.BabyBoomers-Seniors.com . We
will have an article about the Medicare
Part D benefits.
Seniors Ask:
1.
Are the drugs I take
covered under the plan?
2.
What are the actual
co-pays for each drug?
3.
Will I have a deductible
or “donut hole” coverage?
4.
Will I save the most
money on my prescriptions?
At
www.MyPartDusa.org we can HELP!
kblake@MyPartDusa.org
email me with any questions
Catholic Charities
DAYBREAK
RESPITE & CAREGIVER SUPPORT SERVICES VOLUNTEER
JOB OPPORTUNITIES ADULT DAY CARE CENTER
Clients of the day care
center are homebound older adults whose
caregiver needs a break. You would be
assisting the day center staff in a variety
of activities and educational programs.
These activities would include arts and
crafts, painting, gardening, sing-a-longs,
story telling, exercise, and providing
companionship. If you have a talent to
share, bring it along.
RESPITE CARE PROVIDER
Provide 2-4 hours of in-home
companion care (no medical or personal
care), once a week, to a homebound, older
adult who cannot be left alone, so that the
caregiver can take a much needed break away
from the home.
ESCORTED TRANSPORTATION PROVIDER
Drive homebound older adult
to medical appointments or to the grocery
store, remaining with them during their
appointment or grocery shopping, and then
driving them back to their home. Also,
grocery shop by list for a homebound older
adult (not able or choosing not to go out).
For more information on volunteer
opportunities with the Day Break Program or
to sign up to volunteer, please contact Fran
Kiernan, Volunteer Coordinator at: (408)
270-4900.
What is the Senior Companion Program?
This
program is offered by Office on Aging and receives funds from
the Corporation for National Service, Council on Aging of Santa
Clara County and City of San Jose, Department of Parks,
Recreation, and Neighborhood Services.
Independent seniors visiting frail seniors in their homes on a
regular basis. Senior Companions provide respite to family
members or care givers who find it difficult to provide the
level of support needed to prevent institutionalization.
Senior Companions also assist in the discharge of frail seniors
from acute hospital or rehabilitation facilities to resume a
greater degree of independent living.
For more
information about Senior Companion Program and how to become a
Senior Companion, please contact (408) 277-5506.
About Transitions Program!
Transitions is a community service program designed to enhance
the quality of life for adults, children and their families
facing life-limiting illness. Services include emotional support,
education and practical assistance. Individualized plan is formulated
for client and their families based on specific needs. There
are no fees for services provided to Transitions clients. The
program utilizes trained and dedicated volunteers to provide
assistance with:
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Accessing and coordinating community support services and
resources
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Emotional and spiritual support
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Errands, chores, food preparation
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Transportation
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Breaks for the family, care giver
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Friendship and companionship
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Complimentary services such as art therapy, massage, nail
and hair care
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Dealing with feelings of confusion regarding complex decisions
and emotional issues related to the life-limiting illness
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Provide guidance in discussing your condition with your
doctor and other medical professionals
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Understanding advance health care directives and how they
apply to you
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Facilitating communications with you family regarding your
illness
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More information on
Hospice
of the Valley
Why Should I be Concerned about Long Term Care?
We all know
someone who is growing older and may not be able to care for
themselves as well as they once could. An elder may need help to
drive, cook, shower, go shopping, or follow medication
directions. They may be showing marked signs of increased
forgetfulness. They need Long Term Care.
What are the options?
Medical
and non-medical support care can be brought into the home or the
elder may need to move into an assisted living, skilled nursing
or memory care facility.
How
is Long Term Care Paid For?
The cost of long term care is paid for by the
elder, either with LTC insurance or from their savings, or from
the proceeds from the sale of their home. In some cases,
Medi-Cal pays for skilled nursing, ONLY.
What is Long Term Care Insurance?
The new long term care policies today provide a
daily benefit ( $100.00 a day or more ) for at home care support
and for assisted living or skilled nursing care. This policy
shares in the high cost of long term care’s rising costs. There are
plans that have a return of premium, so if you do not use the
benefit the money put in will be returned.
Who
Should Have Long Term Care Insurance?
Anyone who is healthy and
between ages 54 & 75 and would like to maintain their
independence and have choices about their care.
E-Mail:
snrcareco@aol.com
Toll Free: (866) 239-CARE
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