Another very successful Caregiver Seminar. AGE had an overflow crowd for the
1st Caregiver Seminar of 2010, "Communication Tips and
Behaviors in Dementia!"
Co-Hosted with the Alzheimer’s Association. We were thrilled by the large turn-out and lively discussion
during the presentation. Below are some of the community resources shared during the presentation.
Don’t miss out on the rest of our 2010 seminars. Mark your calendars now!
March 6: Exploring Respite Options for Caregivers
April 24: To Be Announced (with Financial Fitness Greater Austin)
May 8: To Be Announced
July 10: To Be Announced
September 18: 9th Annual Striking A Balance Conference
November 13: To Be Announced
Thank you again to those who attended and we hope you will join us again soon!
Annette Juba LMSW, Deputy Director: ajuba@ageofaustin.org
Bruce Kravitz, Community Education Director: bkravitz@ageofaustin.org
Local Memory Loss Resources
Alzheimer’s Association
Please call or click the link for more information
on Support Groups, Safe Return or other resources. (512) 241-0420 or (800) 367-2132.
Caregiver Resource Center at AGE
http://ageofaustin.org/caregiver_resource_center.htm
Free
offers educational events, information, referral services and support groups for people who provide care to an aging or disabled adult.
512-451-4611.
Elderhaven Adult Day Centers
http://ageofaustin.org/elderhaven_adult_day_centers.htm
The only licensed adult day
health care centers in Travis & Williamson County provide respite for older adults, specializing in care for those with memory
loss. 451-4611.
Senior Adult Specialty Healthcare
Dr. Jaron Winston, geriatric psychiatrist. (512) 476-3556.
Early Memory Loss Resources
People who are in the early stages of memory loss or newly diagnosed with dementia
may be eligible to participate in free, weekly cognitive intervention programs.
For more information, contact:
Debbie
Wilder, New Connections
at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church: 512-327-1116
Gidget Fisher, MPAC (Memory Powered by Active Connections)
at
St. Matthew's Episcopal Church: 512-328-2088
Greater Austin CARES: Collaboration of Alzheimer's Respite Programs is
a
network of churches, synagogues, and organizations that offer weekly respite programs
for people with dementia to allow their caregivers
to have a much needed break.
For a complete list of programs and locations:
http://greateraustincares.org/blog/?page_id=22
For
more senior news and local events updates, check out the AGE Blog
Tools for Caregivers
"Please Be Patient" cards from The Alzheimer’s Store
http://store.nexternal.com/ageless/please-be-patient-card-p229c5.aspx?Thread=True%5C
Use
these cards to discreetly let someone know that your loved one has Alzheimer's and it may take them a little longer to make a decision
or to excuse them for saying something unexpected.
St David’s Rehabilitation Services Adaptive Driving Program
St. David's Rehabilitation
Center offers a comprehensive Adaptive Driving Program, that includes addressing the needs of those with age-related changes, including
visual and cognitive challenges.
Project Lifesaver
http://www.tcsheriff.org/projectlifesaver/
Is a program created
by law enforcement for law enforcement to help locate adults who wander because of Alzheimer's Disease or another dementia. The
program is open to residents of Travis County and is offered free of charge. Clients must be seniors with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's
Disease or another dementia who live in a private residence with a full-time caregiver, spouse, or family member. There is a
waiting list as of 2/2/10.
Safe Return (also known as MedicAlert + Safe Return)
http://www.alz.org/safetycenter/we_can_help_safety_medicalert_safereturn.asp
A 24-hour nationwide emergency response service for individuals with Alzheimer's or a related dementia who wander or have a medical emergency. Initial enrollment is $54.90 with a $25.00 yearly renewal fee. The family of Morton Plotsky has generously established the Morton Plotsky Safe Return Emblem Fund at the Alzheimer's Association Capital of Texas Chapter to pay the registration fee for qualified applicants. Please call (512) 241-0420 or email us to find out if you qualify for financial assistance.