Happy Fall!
The Volunteer Caregiver Respite Program is now searching for volunteers! This program has been designed to provide caregivers with a 3-4 hour break on a weekly basis. The respite volunteer will bring relief in the form of a break for the primary caregiver of a vulnerable chronically ill, or frail, older adult that can no longer be left alone. The respite volunteer does not provide homemaking services or any hands-on nursing-type assistance or care. Please email Carol Wheatley at cwheatley@mountainland.org for more information or to fill out an application.
Don't forget to visit mountainland.org/aging to find out more about this program and other programs to help caregivers and seniors.
The Alzheimer's Association has received a grant to provide care consultations and resources for families of loved ones suffering with dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Contact Sylvia Brunisholz at or sylvia.brunisholz@alz.org to set up an appointment at Mountainland Department of Aging & Family Services (Area Agency on Aging) located at 586 E 800 N in Orem.
Events:
WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S UTAH COUNTY
Saturday, September 29thVendor set-up begins at 7:30 AM, Registration is from 8-9:00 AM, Walk begins at 9:00 AM
Saturday, September 29thVendor set-up begins at 7:30 AM, Registration is from 8-9:00 AM, Walk begins at 9:00 AM
LOCATION: The Shops at Riverwoods
4801 N. University Avenue Provo, Utah 84604
This is a great event to help raise awareness and money to fight Alzheimers.
For more details and to sign up go to Alz.org/walk and search for the Provo Utah walk.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s unites the entire community — family, friends, co-workers, social and religious groups and more --- in a display of combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. While there is no fee to register, each participant is expected to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. The Alzheimer’s Association provides free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help each participant reach their fundraising goal. When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission-related initiatives of care, support and research. In addition, your actions, both through fundraising and participating in the event, help to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community. At a Walk event, you can learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and the support programs and services offered by your local chapter. You will also have unique opportunities to get involved with the cause through advocacy initiatives and clinical trial enrollment. These experiences, in addition to other on-site opportunities, help each participant connect to their reason for walking.
There is also an opportunity to be a vendor for this event. If any of you professionals are interested contact Susan Johnson at orsusan@aspenseniorcare.com
4801 N. University Avenue Provo, Utah 84604
This is a great event to help raise awareness and money to fight Alzheimers.
For more details and to sign up go to Alz.org/walk and search for the Provo Utah walk.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s unites the entire community — family, friends, co-workers, social and religious groups and more --- in a display of combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. While there is no fee to register, each participant is expected to fundraise in order to contribute to the cause and raise awareness. The Alzheimer’s Association provides free, easy-to-use tools and staff support to help each participant reach their fundraising goal. When you participate in Walk, your fundraising dollars fuel our mission-related initiatives of care, support and research. In addition, your actions, both through fundraising and participating in the event, help to change the level of Alzheimer’s awareness in your community. At a Walk event, you can learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and the support programs and services offered by your local chapter. You will also have unique opportunities to get involved with the cause through advocacy initiatives and clinical trial enrollment. These experiences, in addition to other on-site opportunities, help each participant connect to their reason for walking.
There is also an opportunity to be a vendor for this event. If any of you professionals are interested contact Susan Johnson at orsusan@aspenseniorcare.com
"SCOOP OUT FRAUD" SUMMITpresented by: SMP, the Senior Medicare Patrol, Utah Division of Aging and Adult Services, and Salt Lake County Aging Services
Thursday, October 4th at 12:30 - 5:00 PM
LOCATION: South Town Expo Center
9575 South State Street, Sandy
Learn from experts on how to protect yourself against healthcare, financial and consumer
fraud and abuse. And to top it off, door prizes and ice cream will be handed out! The activities start @ 12:00 and end at 5:00 PM:
12:30pm – 1:45pm:
Jenefer Duane, Mark Hirata, Jeff Hinson and Jilenne Gunther,
Keynote Speaker and expert’s panel
1:50pm – 2:35pm:
Securities Fraud
Keith Woodwell –Department of Commerce
BREAK 2:35pm -2:45pm
2:45pm – 3:30pm:
How to help your family members from scams
Shelly Bernhardt – Director Global Protection Program - Western Union
3:35pm – 4:20pm:
Medicaid Fraud
John Slade – Office of Inspector General
4:25pm – 5:00pm:
What is Insurance Fraud?
Shane Tiernan – Utah Department of Insurance
Jenefer Duane, Mark Hirata, Jeff Hinson and Jilenne Gunther,
Keynote Speaker and expert’s panel
1:50pm – 2:35pm:
Securities Fraud
Keith Woodwell –Department of Commerce
BREAK 2:35pm -2:45pm
2:45pm – 3:30pm:
How to help your family members from scams
Shelly Bernhardt – Director Global Protection Program - Western Union
3:35pm – 4:20pm:
Medicaid Fraud
John Slade – Office of Inspector General
4:25pm – 5:00pm:
What is Insurance Fraud?
Shane Tiernan – Utah Department of Insurance
Finding Hope and Healing 2012 Caregivers' Conference
Thursday, November 1st
LOCATION: Courtyard at Jamestown Assisted Living
3352 North 100 East Provo, Utah
Registration begins at 4:30 PM and dinner will be served at 5:00 PM
The Keynote Speaker this year will be Sharon Jarvis, she will be speaking on Keeping a Positive Attitude. There will also be two breakout discussion panels, a pediatric panel and an adult panel. They will be packed with information and community resources. Vendors will be available with information and there will be a raffle with great prizes!
To pre-register call Stephanie at or Carol at
Support Groups:
Wednesday, September 26
CARE Meeting
6:00 PM
Bel Aire Senior Living
1088 E 390 S, American Fork
Complimentary refreshments and respite care for your loved one provided. For details, call
Classes:
CAREGIVER CLASSES
Mountainland Aging is happy to announce that we will be offering the Caregiver classes year round. We are excited to be able to offer the classes on an on-going basis and we feel that this change will be most beneficial to you, the caregivers. In order to prepare for the year round schedule, the normal fall session will not be offered this September. Classes will resume in January 2013.
MEDICARE AND YOU
presented by: Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce
Monday, September 24th at 5:30 PM
LOCATION: Utah County Building
51 North University Ave. - 3rd Floor Ballroom, Provo
During a 60-minute presentation, Medicare experts from Senior Benefits Company will explain Medicare, how much
it costs, who is eligible, how it ties together with Social Security, how gaps in Medicare can be filled, Medicare Parts A (hospital
coverage) & B (outpatient/provider coverage), Part C (Medicare Advantage), as well as Part D coverage for prescriptions.
You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and get the answers to those lingering questions you might have. This event is for educational purposes; no plan specific benefits or details will be shared.
Veterans Benefits
presented by: the VA Regional Office
Friday, November 9th at 10:30 AM
LOCATION: Springville Senior Center
65 East 200 South Springville, Utah 84663
65 East 200 South Springville, Utah 84663
The VA Regional Office is coming to the Springville Senior Citizens Center for a benefits presentation and training. This is to make sure that the most current information is given and documentation completed free of charge (there have been reports of illegal charging of veterans). They are willing to assist the Veterans and dependents in attendance in filling out the required forms to obtain their benefits and to visit homes for those who are homebound.
Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop
presented by: Utah County Health Department
LOCATION: Lindon Senior Center
25 N Main, Lindon
Tuesdays, beginning Sept 18 and running through Oct 23, 10 am - 12 PM.
Would you like to decrease your pain, decrease your doctors' visits and enjoy life more? The Utah Arthritis Program is promoting Living Well with Chronic Conditions, a self-management program. Join this informative series of classes that is meeting once a week for 6 weeks. Anyone with a chronic condition such as asthma, arthritis, joint pain, fibromyalgia, cancer, diabetes, kidney disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, depression, chronic pain, etc. is welcome! Subjects covered in these classes include:
1. Techniques for frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation.2. Appropriate exercise to maintain and improve strength
3. Appropriate use of medications and proper nutrition
4. Communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals
5. How to evaluate new treatments
Next Week’s Support Groups:
Tuesday, October 2
Caregiver's Night Out
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Eldred Senior Center
270 W 500 N, Provo
A light dinner will be served followed by a discussion of caregiver topics. For more details, call Geri Lehnardt at
Wednesday, October 3
CARE Meeting
6:00 PM ***NEW TIME***
Golden Living
960 South Geneva Rd., Orem
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