Potential Interships in Gerontology

For all of you who are looking for a place to do a Gerontology internship below is a list of potential internships opportunities and their contact information. Good luck!

Caregvier Conference and Education Classes

Rosalyn Carter said it best: “There are only four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.”

Although caregiving can be very rewarding, it can also be stressful. There may be times when you feel squeezed by the demands of providing care, balancing family obligations, working, and taking care of yourself. At times you may not know where to go for answers, emotional support and practical advice, or how to get a break from your caregiving responsibilities. The UCare caregiver education classes can help provide the support you need.

The class  starts in a week and lasts for 9 weeks. The times and days are listed below under classes. To register for the UCare caregiver education classes, just go to www.mountainland.org/aging then put the mouse cursor over the services tab and select classes and support groups from the drop down menu. Then just click on the UCare logo. If you have any other questions, call or e-mail me at 801-229-3818and afrary@mountainland.org. Please spread the word. There are many who desperately need the information this class provides.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

North County Caregiver Lunch Bunch

11:30 am - 1:00 pm 

The Charleston at Cedar Hills

10020 N 4600 W, Cedar Hills

Please join us for a complimentary lunch, educational topic and plenty of time to visit with other caregivers. For additional details, call Geri Lehnardt (801) 229-3814 or glehnardt@mountainland.org

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

CARE Meeting (Caregivers Allowed to Rejuvenate & Energize)

6:00 pm

Payson Senior Center

439 West Utah Avenue, Payson 

Join us for refreshments as we discuss caregiver concerns. Respite provided, if needed, for your loved one. For further details, contact Gena Bertelson (801) 623-9595.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Caregiver Support Group

3:00 pm

Bel Aire Senior Living

1088 E 390 S, American Fork

Complimentary refreshments and respite care for your loved one provided. For details, call: 801-763-0622.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Parkinson's Disease Support Group

7:00 pm

Utah Valley Specialty Hospital

306 West River Bend Lane, Provo

For additional details, call Liz or Randy at (801) 225-9099.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Alzheimers Associaton Support Group

1:00 pm

Courtyard at Jamestown

3352 N 100 E, Provo

FREE Alzheimer's Family Care Consultations are available both before and after the support group meeting. For additional details about the support group or to schedule an appointment for a care consultation, please call Mindy Hill (801) 377-3730.

Classes

If a loved one leans on you, lean on the UCARE Caregiver Guide Classes which provide hands-on training on a variety of topics to help you. All classes provide contact information for local services, websites, and publications that will help caregivers.

PAYSON

Thursdays, 9/22 -11/17

7:00 to 8:30 pm

Parkway Health

55 S. Professional Way, Payson

PROVO/OREM

Fridays, 9/22 - 11/18

10:00 to 11:30

Courtyard at Jamestown

3352 N 100 E, Provo

SPRINGVILLE/SPANISH FORK

Thursdays, 9/22 - 11/17

6:30 to 8:00 pm

Springville Senior Center

65 East 200 South, Springville

HIGHLAND/ALPINE

Tuesday, 9/20 - 11/15

6:00 to 7:30

River Meadows Assisted Living

137 Red Pine Dr., Alpine

To register for the UCare caregiver education classes, just go to www.mountainland.org/aging then put the mouse over the services tab and select classes and support groups from the drop down menu. Then just click the UCare logo.If you have any other questions, call or e-mail me at 801-229-3818 and afrary@mountainland.org.

Adult Protective Services

Wednesday, September 21,2011

11:00-12:00

Provo Regional Center room #5060

150 East Center Street Provo.

Adult Protective Services is hosting a class that gives an overview of what they do, indicators of abuse/neglect/exploitation, and abuse prevention. The class is free but they ask that you RSVP. To register for the class, contact Darrin Lee(ddlee@utah.gov, 801-368-6518) or Kiri Brough (kbrough@utah.gov, 801-819-6442)

Fall 2011 Calendar

Date	Reading/Assignment
W Aug 31 / Th Sept 1	Intro and Ch 1
W Sept 7 / Th Sept 8	Ch 2 and start Ch 3
W Sept 14 / Th Sept 15	Students presentations: Chs 3, 4, 5, 6 (first half)
W Sept 28 / Th Sept 29	Test 1
W Oct 5 / Th Oct 6	NO CLASS: St. George for Senior Games
W Oct 12 / Th Oct 13	NO CLASS: St. George for Senior Games
W Oct 19 / Th Oct 20	Chs 7, 8
W Oct 26 / Th Oct 27	Chs 9, 10
W Nov 2 / Th Nov 3	Test 2
W Nov 9 / Th Nov 10	Chs 11, 12, 6 (second half)
W Nov 16 / Th Nov 17	Chs 13, 14
W Nov 23 / Th Nov 24	NO CLASS: Thanksgiving Holiday
W Nov 30 / Th Dec 1	Ch 15
W Dec 7 / Th Dec 8	Test 3

SAVE THE DATES!!

The following are opportunities to for you to get involved in the gerontology field and are also events you can attend that may serve as one of your "In and Out" assignments for the semester. We hope to see you there!

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S
Saturday, September 24
8:30- 11:00 am
The Shops at Riverwoods in Provo
For more informatrion, contact Mindy Hill at (801) 377-3730 or visit www.alz.org/walk

Utah Senior Care Conference

Wednesday, September 28th

Registration 8am, Conference 8:45am-2:00pm

Scera Center, 745 South State Street, Orem.

The purpose of the conference is to empower seniors and caregivers through education and resources. The topics discussed include: Organizing your personal affairs, legal issues, housing and care options, exercise for seniors, community resources, nutrition for healthy aging, and veteran benefits. Dr. Kevin Duff will be the keynote speaker.

Pre-Registration is suggested. Free lunch for the first 400 attendees who pre-register. To register just call 801-610-4200  

Alzheimer's conference

Friday, October 28th

Utah Valley University Sorensen Building

Cost:

Caregivers, Family, Friends $25 

Professionals (7 CEU’s) $100

Exhibit booths available

20% Early Bird discount before October 1st

To register go to www.alz.org/utah or for questions call 801-265-1944

Caregiver Conference

Wednesday, November 2nd, 

4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Utah Valley Regional Medical Center, Northwest Plaza Clark Auditorium 

Keynote speaker and health care professional, Wayne Barney will

be addressing his experiences as a caregiver. There will be a panel

question & answer session. Table top displays from several

community organizations will be located in the foyer.

A light meal will be served.

Registration is free, but seating is limited.

To register or for more information please call

Heather Marshall at 801-808-8856.

ASPEN SENIOR CARE will provide complimentary respite

care in your home or in the Aspen Day Center in order

for caregivers to attend the conference.

Please make arrangements in advance by contacting

Susan Johnson at #801-224-5910.