Office of Aging & Disabled Citizens Digest

Louisville Metro Community Services and Revitalization

Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens

June 2, 2014

 

TOPIC 1 Senior Day Out 2014 – Fabulous Fourteen!!  

TOPIC 2 Reminder: SeniorCare Experts Celebrates 40 years of Service! 

TOPIC 3 Reminder: 2014 Champion for the Aging Award Luncheon

TOPIC 4 Center for Accessible Living: News & Notes

TOPIC 5 Blood Drive at Elmcroft of Valley Farms

TOPIC 6 J.O. Blanton House Current Job Openings

TOPIC 7 Parkinson Support Center MED MANAGEMENT 101 Workshop

TOPIC 8 Todd Esser, Day Spring Resident and U of L Baseball's Biggest Fan

TOPIC 9 NIH Study Finds Physical Activity Helps Older Adults Maintain Mobility

TOPIC 10 Lunch and Learn: “Interdisciplinary Dementia Assessment”

TOPIC 11 Family Scholar House Position Opening

TOPIC 12 Hello from Arden Courts Memory Care Community

 

TOPIC DETAIL 1

 

14th Annual Senior Day Out

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

8:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Kentucky International Convention Center,

Louisville, KY (4th & Market Street)

Cascade Ballroom

 

Senior Day Out is the region’s largest senior gathering. Over 2500 came last year!

 

The day of entertainment includes music, lunch, prizes, Bingo, health screenings, and information from many exhibitors.

 

Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities for Senior Day Out are available.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Register to be an exhibitor by June 16, 2014

Not for Profit - $50 (regular $75) and a door prize valued at $25

For Profit - $300 (regular $350) and a door prize valued at $25

 

FREE LUNCH requires registration by September 19, 2014.

 

For additional information, contact Cindy Venable, Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens, at 502-574-5092 or seniordayout@louisvilleky.gov. Registration forms are available at www.louisvilleky.gov/CSR/OADC

 

Louisville Metro TRIAD offers this opportunity for us to celebrate the seniors in our community. Senior Day Out is a GIFT from the service provider community for the Seniors of the greater Louisville Metro, southern Indiana, and surrounding counties area. Senior Day Out is entirely made possible through the support of community sponsors and exhibitors, health screeners, and volunteers.

 

TOPIC DETAIL 2

 

June 5 is getting close! SeniorCare Experts has dinner tickets available and a few raffle tickets. Please contact Becky at SeniorCare Experts for information.

 

Sponsorships are available starting at $400. Get them while they’re are HOT!

 

Thanks.

Becky B. Ricketts

Client Services Liaison

SeniorCare Experts

Helping Seniors Live Independently

502-896-2316

www.srcareexperts.org

 

 

SeniorCare Experts is celebrating 40 years of service!

Join us for an evening of celebration!

Bourbon/Champagne Dinner

June 5th 6pm to 9pm / Mellwood Arts Center

1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville KY 40206

 

$60 for your first ticket

$40 for your second ticket

 

• Silent Auction

• Catering by Lady Fingers

• Music by The Bobby Falk Trio Jazz Band

• Raffle opportunities for Napa Valley trip

and honorary member to pick the

Birthday Bourbon with Brown Forman

 

Please call 502-896-2316

to make your reservations

or

order online

www.srcareexperts.org

 

SeniorCare Experts

145 Thierman Lane

Louisville, KY 40207

 

 

TOPIC DETAIL 3

 

ElderServe is proud to announce

Cindy Venable

Director of the Louisville Metro Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens

As recipient of the

2014 Champion for the Aging Award

 

Please join us as we celebrate her dedication and service to older adults

Friday, June 13th

Galt House, East Ballroom

140 North 4th Street

 

11:30 networking

12:00-1:15 program

 

For tickets please go to www.elderserveinc.org or call 587-8673

 

Lisa T. Cobb

Development Director

ElderServe, Inc.

411 E. Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Louisville, Kentucky  40202

502.736.3825

ltcobb@elderserveinc.org

www.elderserveinc.org

https://www.facebook.com/elderserve

 

 

TOPIC DETAIL 4

 

NOTE: Remember, CAL has a new location and phone number:

Center for Accessible Living

501 S 2nd Street, Ste 200

Louisville, KY 40202-1864

(502) 792-0620 (Voice)

(844) 256-0998 (Fax)

(502) 413-2689 (VP)

 

Parking and the accessible entrance are located behind the building, access is from Ali Blvd

 

Focus Group on Disability Employment

Participate in disability focus group and receive $50 gift card

The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Employment of People with Physical Disabilities is conducting 90-minute telephone focus groups for people with spinal cord injuries and disorders about their work experiences. They want to know how participants found or kept a job, and what experiences they faced when hunting for employment. Participate here: http://www.vcurrtc.org/focus/index.cfm 

 

CAL's Independence University 2014

Four day crash course on independent living

Announcing ...  

CAL's Independence University 2014! 

We are excited to announce the 2nd annual Independence University set for summer 2014!  This four day event is a crash course in the skills and information you need to live independently.  

 

Want to live independently, but don't know if you can?   

Need to brush up on some daily living skills?   

Then, this is for you!  

 

Location: Kosair Charities  

982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville KY 40217

Each day 1-4PM.  

 

Monday, June 16th

Skills Needed To Live Independently  

KY Medicaid Waiver Programs

 

Tuesday, June 17th

Money Skills

Living Healthy

 

Monday, June 30th

Housing

Transportation

 

Wednesday, July 2nd

Taking Control Of Your Own Life  

(Goal Setting and Self-Advocacy)

 

And it's FREE!   

 

Open to those ages 16 and up.  

Attendance at all sessions is strongly encouraged.

Want to participate?  Complete the participant information form on CAL's website at www.calky.org/2014/03/14/cal-independence-university-summer-2014/.   

Deadline for registration is June 9th, 2014.

 

Fair Housing Survey

Your Response Affects Future Funding for Kentucky

Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) anticipates the new proposed U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rule, affirmatively furthering fair housing, will alter KHC's future funding decisions. In order to be in the best position under the new rule, and to maximize funding opportunities, partners are encouraged to fill out the fair housing surveys released by KHC. The fair housing surveys will be used to complete the Analysis of Impediments (AI) at the end of 2014. In turn, the AI will then be used by KHC as a central planning document, integral to all funding decisions.

 

 There are two forms of the survey available, this year: one for housing professionals and one for housing participants. KHC partners are asked to fill out the professional survey, and then to work with their clients so that 20 percent (suggested) of their client base fills out and returns the surveys to KHC. These surveys are available in both English and Spanish, in hard copies, and KHC's Web site, Resources, Fair Housing in Kentucky. Please be aware that those who complete the surveys will find their needs and concerns addressed in the AI, which will directly impact all future funding decisions.

 

 

TOPIC DETAIL 5

 

Blood Drive at Elmcroft of Valley Farms

Wednesday June 4, 2014 12:00 – 5:00 PM

 

Stop in and help the local Red Cross during this national shortage.  Call and schedule your donation today!

 

Christy Barajas

Community Relations Director

Elmcroft of Valley Farms

10201 Valley Farms Blvd | Louisville, KY 40272

Ph: 502.937.3028 | Cell: 502.689.4306

 

 

TOPIC DETAIL 6

 

Immediate Job Opening

Apartment Leasing

Downtown - Elderly Subsidized High Rise has immediate opening for a hardworking leasing professional to fill its Leasing/Office Assistant position. Hours are Mon-Fri, 8-5.

 

Strong communication, organizational and computer skills required. Multi-Tasking and Attention to Detail a Must. Leasing Experience preferred, Section 8 and One Site/Real Page Website experience a plus!

 

Salary begins at $10-$13/hour depending on experience.

Great Benefit package includes Health, Vacation, Holiday, Sick and Retirement Plan.

 

Email resume to: joblanton@tescoproperties.com

 

No phone calls please.

Criminal Background & Drug tests Required.    EOE.

 

 

Immediate Job Opening

Position:                      Part-time Porter/Maintenance

Hours:       Mon - Wed      7am – 11am

                  Sat & Sun        7am.–11am

Rate:                           $8.75 - $9.75/hour   25 hours/wk

 

Job Requirements:  

Janitorial experience preferred. Weekends Required, Must be self-motivator, hardworking and reliable. Requires some heavy lifting, pushing dumpsters, cleaning restrooms, laundry, sweeping, moping, stairwells, trash removal and grounds pickup on weekends.

 

Criminal Background/Drug Testing Required.

 

No phone calls Please!

Mail or Email Resume to: joblanton@tescoproperties.com

Or Fax resume to (502) 587-1258,

 

Or pickup application at:

J.O. Blanton House Apts

850 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd, Lou, KY 40203

E.O.E

 

 

TOPIC DETAIL 7

 

MED MANAGEMENT 101 Workshop

• Get the tools needed to manage your medications effectively
• Learn the side effects of improper medication use
• Learn how to nutrition interacts with your medications  
• Stay current on PD medications and terminology

When: Tuesday, June 17th 1-4

Where: The Parkinson Support Center     315 Townepark Circle Suite 100    Louisville, KY. 40243

  

The Class is Open to the Public for those interested in learning more about managing Parkinson's disease medications.

 

Contact Kaye at (502) 254-3388 or outreach@parkinsoncenter.org to register

Kaye Griffin
Programs and Outreach ​
Parkinson Support Center of Kentuckiana
315 Townepark Circle, Suite 100
Louisville, KY 40243
Phone: (502) 254-3388
Cell: (502) 553-5072

www.parkinsoncenter.org

 

 

TOPIC DETAIL 8

 

Todd Esser, Day Spring resident and U of L Baseball's biggest fan is featured in the Courier-Journal. Excellent article!

Read at: http://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/louisville/2014/05/29/louisville-baseballs-biggest-fan-one-guys/9723201/

 

 

TOPIC DETAIL 9

 

New Study Finds Physical Activity Helps Older Adults Maintain Mobility

A National Institutes of Health (NIH) study has found that following a structured, moderate physical activity program (http://go4life.nia.nih.gov/) can reduce the risk of seniors losing the ability to walk without assistance. Maintaining mobility is one of most important factors in older adults remaining independent as they age. The study found that regular, moderate physical activity reduced by 18 percent the risk of an older person having a major mobility disability.

 

Read at: http://www.nih.gov/news/health/may2014/nia-27.htm

 

 

TOPIC DETAIL 10

 

Lunch and Learn

“Interdisciplinary Dementia Assessment”:

U of L Geriatric Evaluation Team (GET)

 

Tuesday, June 3, 2014 12:00—1:00 p.m.

Kornhauser Health Science Library Auditorium

500 St. Preston St.

 

Sponsored by: Kent School of Social Work

University of Louisville Ohio Valley Appalachia Regional Geriatric Education Center

U of L Institute for Sustainable Health and Optimal Aging

 

No charge, but please respond to ann.burke@louisville.edu

Pizza lunch will be served

 

Target Audience: Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers and all others interested in providing care for persons with dementia.

Designation Statement: The University of Louisville School of Med-icine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Cate-gory I Credit(s) ™Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Accreditation Statement: The University of Louisville School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physician.

Additional CE Credits Available: Nursing 1.2 Social Work may be applied for through KBSW

 

Special Services; To request disability arrangements, call 852-3480 at least 10 days prior to the program. The University of Louisville School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the ADA and the rules and regulations thereof.

 

Ann W. Burke

Institute for Sustainable Health and Optimal Aging

MedCenter One

501 E. Broadway, Suite 240

Louisville, KY  40202

502-852-3480

 

 

TOPIC DETAIL 11

 

Community Engagement Specialist

Family Scholar House, a Louisville-based not-for-profit, seeks a volunteer liaison to support the growth of our organization and our mission to end poverty through education. For additional information, visit www.FamilyScholarHouse.org.

 

This position includes responsibility for volunteer coordination, campus tours, community presentations, and social media.  

 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume.

Candidates are invited to email their materials by June 13th, 2014, to Kate Brackett, MSSW at kbrackett@familyscholarhouse.org.

 

 

TOPIC DETAIL 12

 

I just wanted to let everyone know that Arden Courts Memory Care Community does have availability right now.  We would be honored to speak with your families that could benefit from dedicated residential memory care.  Many of you stayed in contact with Alex Bruenderman our Business Development Specialist but sadly, she is no longer with Arden Courts so I will be reaching out to you now.  I would love to invite you out to see our building if you haven’t been here for a visit or if it has been awhile since you have visited.

 

Lastly, as a reminder:

Arden Courts is a memory care community 100% dedicated to caring for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related form of dementia.  Everything from our building layout, to programming and staff training has been carefully designed and planned by dementia experts to meet the unique needs of our residents.  At Arden Courts – we know, we understand, we can help because memory care is all we do.

 

Have a wonderful day and I look forward to speaking to you soon!

 

Amy Elzy

Marketing Director, February 2007 to present

Office:  502-423-8776

Cell:  502-548-6328

 

 

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Cindy Venable
Louisville Metro Community Services & Revitalization
Office for Aging and Disabled Citizens
810 Barret Ave
Louisville, KY 40204
502-574-5092
502-574-5548 Fax