Maintain Your Brain Seminar December 7th!

Nov 9th Sandy Caregiver Conference

There is another caregiver conference this week on Wednesday up in Sandy. This conference is all day for those who want to stay that long and covers a wide range of subjects. This is a great opportunity to learn more about how to care more effectively for your loved one and take care of yourself too. Registration starts at 8. The conference is free   unless you decide to have lunch there then the cost is 5 dollars. I attached the flier and registration form for those of you who are interested. Hope to see you there.

Don't forget to visit Mountainland.org/aging to found out more information for seniors and caregivers

Sandy Caregiver Conference

November 9th

8am to 7pm

9750 South 300 West, 

Sandy, Utah 84070 

-Listen to renowned author and speaker Raymond Moody Jr., author of Life after Life and Reunions.

-Learn from experienced care 

-Support professionals. 

-Enjoy rejuvenation activities. 

-Ask questions, find resources and much more!

This conference is Free for caregivers unless you want to eat lunch in which case  it costs 5$ dollars. It costs 25$ for professionals who can receive CEU's by going. Call  (801) 538-3926 with any questions. I have attached the flier and registration form

SUPPORT GROUPS

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

North County Caregiver Lunch Bunch

11:30 am - 1:00 pm

Bel Aire Senior Living of American Fork 1088 E 390 S, American Fork                                                                                                                        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 orglehnardt@mountainland.org

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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.

Classes

Is it Dementia or Hearing Loss

November 18

10am-4pm

Sanderson Community Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

5709 S 1500 W Ta

Topics covered

-Dementia or Hearing loss

-Non-verbal Communication

-Introduction on Body Language

Registration required. To register just call 801-263-4861

Upcoming Senior Events

The follow link provides a list of upcoming senior activities and events that all of you are welcome and encouraged to attend. Again if you are a gerontology student and still need to complete a few of your assignments, these events would be a great opportunity.

 http://www.seniorsbluebook.com/activity-calendar.php?s=124&x=16&y=18

If you are a gerontology student still in need of an internship check out one of our previous posts on "Potential Internships". Listed in that post are many opportunities where you can find a place to fulfill your internship requirements.

Hunstman World Senior Games

Thanks to everyone who attended and helped with World Senior Games. It was a blast and a great learning experience!

For those of your who have never heard of the Senior Games it is an international senior sporting competition for both men and women ages 50 and older. In addition to athletic events, the Games promote health by providing life saving health screenings for cancer-breast and prostate.  Screenings also detect other serious health threats--glaucoma, diabetes, high blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and decreased bone density. Volunteer medical and nursing students assist with the screenings and generous sponsors provide diagnostic equipment and services.
If you are interested in learning more about the Hunstman World Senior Games or want to get involved next year, visit their website at http://www.seniorgames.net/.

Caregiver events correction

Howdy Folks

I forgot to mention this event. It's information is below and I have also attached the flier

The Mountainland Aging & Family Services Department is sponsoring the 27th Annual Health & Wellness Extravaganza on October 20, 2011 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Provo Eldred Senior Center located at 270 West 500 North, Provo.

 

This FREE event is a perfect opportunity for both seniors and caregivers in Utah County to access valuable information, community resources, and education on the many aspects of aging.

Various health screenings including bone density, glucose, vision assessments, hearing, and Venus reflux ultra sound screening will be provided at NO COST.

Also the CARE support group in Payson is on October 12th not July 13th.

 

Part-Time Position Announcement

If you are looking of a part-time job in gerontology here are some opportunities that you might be interested in. Listed below are two positions available along with a brief description and contact information.

Part-Time Registered Nurse

Mountainland Association of Governments Aging & Family Services Department is recruiting for a Part-Time Registered Nurse to evaluate elderly clients who may be eligible for the New Choice Waiver Program, assisting them to transition from a nursing facility into a community setting.  Duties include ensuring client eligibility, completion of initial comprehensive assessment and periodic reassessments, completion of the initial comprehensive service plan and periodic updates, and periodic reevaluation of participants’ level of care.  Flexible work schedule, approximately 10-18 hours per week depending upon enrollments, $23.00/hour. Applicant must possess a current State of Utah Registered Nurse license.  Please submit resume to hdemarco@mountainland.org.

Part-Time Case Manager

Mountainland Association of Governments Aging & Family Services Department is recruiting for a Part-Time Case Manager to assist elderly clients in the National Caregiver Support Program (NCSP), intended to provide a range of supports that assist family and informal caregivers to care for their loved ones at home for as long as possible.  Duties include providing information to caregivers about available services, establishing and managing a care plan, and coordinating with providers. Flexible work schedule, approximately 15-18 hours per week, $19.50/Hour. Applicant must possess a current State of Utah Social Service Worker license.  Please submit resume to hdemarco@mountainland.org.

Potential Interships in Gerontology

For all of you who are looking for a place to do a Gerontology internship below is a list of potential internships opportunities and their contact information. Good luck!