Elected Officials, Law Enforcement, and Triad meet with Seniors
Culpeper Triad President Howard Mills arranged to have the Culpeper Board of Supervisors, law enforcement from Town Police and Sheriff's office, and the Commonwealth Attorney meet seniors at the Culpeper Senior Center. The group met for over an hour with a friendly and productive discussion. Following the meeting was a ballet dance performance by Mills grandchildren.
MADCOW?
It's not what you think. This MADCOW or Madison Community Outreach Works is not a disease, but rather a group of ambitious youth and adults making a difference in Madison County, VA. Through a partnership with Aging Together, Piedmont Episcopal Church formed an intergenerational workgroup of more than 13 teens and almost as many adults to make minor home repairs and maintenance on seniors' homes. For more information on MADCOW please contact Joe Parker at joe.parker@comcast.net or Piedmont Episcopal Church at 948-6787.
2010 Alzheimer's Facts and Figures
This report details the escalation of Alzheimer's, which currently impacts over 5 million Americans. Facts and Figures conveys the burden of Alzheimer's and dementia on individuals, families, local and state government and the nation's healthcare system. Alzheimer's Facts & Figures
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Disaster Planning Resource Tools for Older Adults and Their Caregivers
The Hartford and the MIT Age Lab have recently made available online two resources tools to help older adults and their caregivers better prepare for a natural disaster. Both are obtainable at no charge.
The booklet, The Calm Before the Storm: Family Conversations about Disaster Planning, Caregiving, Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia was developed from research conducted with family caregivers in different parts of the United States. It includes a variety of worksheets, checklists and helpful resources. To download a copy of the booklet or to order a free printed copy, please go to http://www.thehartford.com/calmbeforethestorm/
The brochure, It Could Happen to Me: Family Conversations about Disaster Planning is based on research conducted with people age 50 and older in different parts of the United States, and interviews with claim adjusters from The Hartford who work with people who have experienced catastrophic losses due to natural disaster. To download a copy of the brochure or to order a free printed copy, please go to http://www.thehartford.com/talkaboutdisasterplanning/
SAMHSA Offers New Toolkit for Senior Living Communities to Promote Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Statistics show that adults age 65 and older have one of the highest suicide rates of any age group in the United States. In response to this challenge, the Department of Health and Humans Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is providing a new toolkit that teaches staff working in senior living communities how to recognize and take steps to help someone at risk of suicide. The ideas presented in this toolkit can help prevent suicides, promote mental health, and create an environment that will enhance the well-being of residents and staff alike.
To download a copy of the toolkit, please go to http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/publications/allpubs/SMA10-4515/