Classes: 

UCare Caregiver Guide Classes
Thursday, October 24 
LOCATION: Courtyard at Jamestown
3352 North 100 East, Provo
1:00 - 2:00 PM

Mountainland UCare classes can provide you, as a caregiver, with the resources you need to care for your loved one who is aging, chronically ill or has a disability or mental illness. 

MONTHLY TOPIC:
  Legal and Financial Issues

  Events: 

29th Annual Health and Wellness Extravaganza

Thursday, October 17
LOCATION: Provo Recreation Center
320 West 500 North, Provo
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

There will be free health screenings, community resources, caregiver resources, massage therapy, and other activities. Presentations will begin at 9:30 AM:

9:30 AM - Oral Health and Aging
10:30 AM - Aging "Myth vs. Fact"
12 PM - Elder Law & Legal Issues

Flu, Pneumonia, Shingles 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. Co-Pays may apply. *BRING HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION*

For more information call 801-229-3811 or visit www.mountainland.org/aging

Finding Hope and Healing 2013 Caregiver Conference
Wednesday, November 6
LOCATION: Clark Auditorium - Northwest Plaza
Utah Valley Regional Medical Center

1134 North 500 West, Provo
Registration begins at 4:30 PM

Learn with and from other caregivers through: 

- "Finding Hope and Healing" Keynote address by Barbara Heise

- Professional Panel Address on "Coping with Change and Care for the Caregiver"

- Vendor Resources

-Caregiver of the Year Recognition

To pre-register call Stacey Wardwell at 801-404-4614

2013 Caregiver Conference Caregiver of the Year Nominations 
Caregivers devote much of their lives to ensure that their loved ones are well cared for. The Ninth Annual Caregiver of the Year Recognition honors those unsung heroes who dedicate themselves to making lives of others more comfortable and dignified. Recognition will be presented at the annual Finding Hope and Healing Caregiver Conference. 

Qualifications: 

A caring and loving person who has helped an individual during a battle with illness or disability. We recognize there are incredible cregivers in the medical field who go above and beyond in their care of patients; however, this award is to a non-professional caregiver in a home setting. 

To Nominate and Individual:
Send a short letter explaining how this person has helped you or someone you know and share why he or she should be given this award. Send to: 

Mountainland Association of Governments

c/o Geri Lehnardt

586 East 800 North

Orem, UT 84097

Deadline for Nominations:

October 18

  Support Groups:

Week 1

Caregiver's Night Out

Tuesday, October 1
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Aspen Senior Center
3410 North Canyon Road, Provo

For more details, call Geri Lehnardt at 801-229-3814 email glehnardt@mountainland.org

CARE Meeting (Caregivers Allowed to Rejuvenate & Energize)

Wednesday, October 2
6:00 PM
Lakeridge Senior Living

960 South Geneva Rd, Orem

For further details, contact 801-225-6559

CARE Meeting (Caregivers Allowed to Rejuvenate & Energize)

Wednesday, October 2
12:30 PM
Orem Senior Friendship Center
93 North 400 East, Orem

For further details, contact Mindy at 801-228-0411

Week 2

North County Caregiver Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, October 9

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

River Meadows Senior Living

137 East 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 (801) 229-3814 or email glehnardt@mountainland.org

CARE Meeting (Caregivers Allowed to Rejuvenate & Energize)

Wednesday, October 9
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 Geri Lehnardt at 801-229-3814.

Week 3

South County Support Group
Wednesday, October 16
1:30 PM
Grand Vista Senior Apartments
650 E 100 N, Payson

For details, call Pat 801-597-5197

Springville Caregiver Lunch Bunch

Thursday, October 17
11:30 - 1:00 PM
Pier 49 Pizza
296 S Main St, Springville

For details, call Geri Lehnardt (801) 229-3814

Parkinson's Disease Support Group

Thursday, October 17
6:00 PM
Utah Valley Specialty Hospital
306 West River Bend Lane, Provo

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

Alzheimers Associaton Support Group

Thursday, October 17        
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 (801) 377-3730.

Week 4

Men's Group
Wednesday, October 23
12:30 PM
Ashford Memory Care
10322 North 4800 West, Highland

For details, call 801-380-9451

Women's Group
Wednesday, October 23  
4:00 PM
Ashford Memory Care
10322 North 4800 West, Highland

For details, call 801-380-9451

Online

Caregiver Support Group

ONLINE

Bel Aire Senior Living has started an online support group where you can share experiences, ask for advice or just chat with others who know what you are going through. If you are interested please contact Bel Aire Senior Living at 801-763-0622 with your name and email address so that they can send you a Facebook invitation to join the group. 

  Consultations:

FREE Dementia/Alzheimer's Family Care Consultations

LOCATION: Mountainland Department of Aging and Family Services
586 E. 800 N.
Orem, UT 84097

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 Kate Nederostek at 801-265-1944 or knederostek@alz.org to set up an appointment.