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Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Upcoming Events

Being a caregiver is a process of constant learning. We want to help you with this. Join us for the annual Finding Hope and Healing Caregiver Conference on November 1st at Courtyard at Jamestown.Spend the evening learning with and from other caregivers, enjoy respite, and explore resources with vendors who specialize in caregiving. Come see what you can learn to help make yourself the best and most sane caregiver you can be. 

For more information, please see the Finding Hope and Healing 2012 Caregiver Conference post listed under the Events section of this email. 

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  801-265-1944 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  801-367-8133 or Carol at  801-229-3818
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., Sandy
8:30 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  801-538-3926
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
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:  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  801-851-7082 or marlab@utahcounty.gov.
            
Next Week’s Support Groups:
Tuesday, November 6
Caregiver's Night Out
6:30 pm - 8:00pm
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  801-229-3814

Wednesday, November 7 
CARE Meeting
6:00 pm 
Golden Living
960 South Geneva Rd, Orem
For details call Devin Sims  801-225-6559

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