Caregivers, have you ever thought about Meals on Wheels for your loved one? Meals on Wheels helps seniors remain in their own homes by providing hot lunchtime meals for those age 60 and over. If you are a spouse of a homebound senior or the disabled child of a homebound senior, you also qualify for Meals on Wheels. A homebound senior is one that is unable to leave their home without assistance. Please check out our website to learn more about this program as well as many other services we offer! www.mountainland.org/aging.
FREE Dementia/Alzheimer's Family Care Consultations
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 located at 586 E. 800 N. in Orem.
Events:
"SCOOP OUT FRAUD" SUMMIT
28th Annual Health and Wellness ExtravaganzaSponsored by: Mountainland Aging and Family Services Department
Thursday, October 18LOCATION: Provo Eldred Senior Center
270 W. 500 N., Provo, Utah
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
There will be free health screenings, education booths, community resources, caregiver resources, fall prevention, massage therapy, and other activities. Presentations will begin at 9 AM:
9 AM - AARP "You Earned a Say"
10 AM - Health Care "Myth vs. Fact"
12 PM - Senior Legal Issues
Flu, Pneumonia and Tdap Vaccine will be provided by Utah County Health Department at No Cost for individuals with the following: Medicaid, Medicare Part B, most Medicare Advantage Plans, and private insurances. *BRING HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION*
For more information call or visit www.mountainland.org/aging
Finding Hope and Healing 2012 Caregiver 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
You're Not Alone: A Day For You Caregiver ConferenceTuesday, November 13
LOCATION: Salt Lake Community College, Larry H. Miller Campus,
Miller Free Enterprise Center, 9750 S. 300 W., Sandy8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
The Keynote Speaker, Amanda Dixon, is the author of "Change It Up," "Wake Up to a Happier Life," and "A Gentle Thief". Enjoy her charming and talented radio "personality" as this amazing mother and caregiver starts us on a journey of celebration, elevation and education. Spend the day learning from and with other caregivers, enjoy respite, explore resources with vendors who specialize in caregiving, and take a chance on winning prizes!
Free for family caregivers ($5.00 lunch optional); $15 for students with I.D. (includes lunch and CEUs); $35 for professional caregivers (includes lunch and CEUs).
For more information, call
presented 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
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
28th Annual Health and Wellness ExtravaganzaSponsored by: Mountainland Aging and Family Services Department
Thursday, October 18LOCATION: Provo Eldred Senior Center
270 W. 500 N., Provo, Utah
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
There will be free health screenings, education booths, community resources, caregiver resources, fall prevention, massage therapy, and other activities. Presentations will begin at 9 AM:
9 AM - AARP "You Earned a Say"
10 AM - Health Care "Myth vs. Fact"
12 PM - Senior Legal Issues
Flu, Pneumonia and Tdap Vaccine will be provided by Utah County Health Department at No Cost for individuals with the following: Medicaid, Medicare Part B, most Medicare Advantage Plans, and private insurances. *BRING HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION*
For more information call or visit www.mountainland.org/aging
Finding Hope and Healing 2012 Caregiver 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
You're Not Alone: A Day For You Caregiver ConferenceTuesday, November 13
LOCATION: Salt Lake Community College, Larry H. Miller Campus,
Miller Free Enterprise Center, 9750 S. 300 W., Sandy8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
The Keynote Speaker, Amanda Dixon, is the author of "Change It Up," "Wake Up to a Happier Life," and "A Gentle Thief". Enjoy her charming and talented radio "personality" as this amazing mother and caregiver starts us on a journey of celebration, elevation and education. Spend the day learning from and with other caregivers, enjoy respite, explore resources with vendors who specialize in caregiving, and take a chance on winning prizes!
Free for family caregivers ($5.00 lunch optional); $15 for students with I.D. (includes lunch and CEUs); $35 for professional caregivers (includes lunch and CEUs).
For more information, call
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
For details, call Devin Sims
Classes:
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: offered in 2 locations
Lindon Senior Center
25 N. Main, Lindon
Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 18 and running through Oct. 23, 10 am - 12 PM.
Orem Friendship Senior Center
93 N. 400 E., Orem
Thursdays, beginning Oct. 4 and running through Nov. 8, 9:30 - 11:30 AM.
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
For more information or to register for classes, please contact Marla at: or marlab@utahcounty.gov.
Next Week’s Support Groups:
Wednesday, October 10
North County Caregiver Lunch Bunch
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
River Meadows Senior Living
137 E. Red Pine Drive, Alpine
Please join us for a complimentary lunch, educational topic and plenty of time to visit with other caregivers. For additional details, call Geri Lehnardt or glehnardt@mountainland.org
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Wednesday, October 10
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.
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