Do you have questions about insurance? Are Medicaid and Medicare confusing? Do you just want to know your options? Mountainland Aging Department offers one-on-one health insurance counseling at no cost. The purpose is to assist older individuals in reviewing and understanding health insurance options that they have with Medicare, Medicaid, supplemental insurance, medigap policies, managed care, and Medicare Prescription Drug Part D plans. For more details go to mountainland.org/aging, put the mouse cursor over the "services" tab and then click "Health Insurance Counseling".
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:
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
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:
Wednesday, October 24
Caregiver Support Group
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:
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.
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