September 2017 edition

caregiver support program

Montgomery County MD Caregiver Support Program eNewsletter

September 2017 edition 
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Just released - County's Caregiver Support Video
Produced by Montgomery Cable, this video talks in depth about the realities of caregiving and
how Montgomery County's partnerships with local provides help caregivers
through support groups, information, and respite care.
Click here to view:

 
CAREGIVER SUPPORT

SPOTLIGHT ON "Caregivers Facing a Transition"
Throughout Montgomery County there are organizations offering thoughtful programs that provide support and guidance for caregivers. 
This month we our focus is Montgomery Hospise, OASIS and The Alzheimer's Association.
Montgomery Hospice Evening grief support group Six-week support group for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. (Group is led by professional counselors.) Mondays, starting 9/25/17
Time 6:30 to 8:00 p.m
Montgomery Hospice, 1355 Piccard Drive, RockvilleMH Contact details: Linda Horenstein (or anyone in the bereavement department) Phone: 301-921-4400 Email: LHorenstein@montgomeryhospice.org Website: www.montgomeryhospice.org Montgomery Hospice Afternoon grief support group Six-week support group for anyone grieving the death of a loved one. (Group is led by professional counselors.)
Tuesdays, starting 9/26/17
Time 1:30-3:00 p.m Location Trinity Lutheran Church, 11200 Old Georgetown Rd. North Bethesda Contact details: Linda Horenstein (or anyone in the bereavement department) Phone: 301-921-4400 Email: LHorenstein@montgomeryhospice.org Website: www.montgomeryhospice.org Montgomery Hospice Parent loss support group Six-week support group for adults who have experienced the death of one or both parents. (Group is led by professional counselors.) Thursdays, starting 9/28/17 Time 6:30-8:00 p.m Location Hughes United Methodist Church, 10700 Georgia Ave., Wheaton Contact details: Linda Horenstein (or anyone in the bereavement department) Phone: 301-921-4400 Email: LHorenstein@montgomeryhospice.org Website: www.montgomeryhospice.org Montgomery Hospice Drop-In Discussion about Grief and Healing Brief description: A small group discussion about grief and healing for anyone grieving the death of a loved one.
August 29, 2017 (single session) Time: 1:30pm to 3:00pm Location: 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville Contact details: Linda Horenstein (or anyone in the bereavement department) Phone: 301-921-4400 Email: LHorenstein@montgomeryhospice.org Website: www.montgomeryhospice.orgNew Caregiver Support Group starting in October

oasis
New Caregiver Support Group starting in October
WASHINGTON OASIS Even when caring for a loved one is an act of love, it still takes many

new skills and a great deal of energy. It also raises a lot of questions. OASIS' Caregiver Series will offer a place to learn from the experiences of
others and to encourage those who are in similar circumstances.
The sessions will be facilitated by compassionate professionals. Some sessions will spotlight expert guest speakers on a variety of topics to support you in
your caregiving journey. Most sessions will allow time for questions and group discussion. This group is strictly for those who are in a caregiver role.
This series is sponsored by Family and Nursing Care. Limit: 20 Wednesdays 10:30am-12pm Dates: October 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, November 1st, 8th, 15th, & 29th. (8 Sessions, no class November 22nd)
Location: OASIS is inside Macy’s Home Store, Westfield Montgomery Mall, 7125 Democracy Blvd., Bethesda, 20817 *Please call 301-469-6800, press 1, then extension 211


New and Ongoing Classes through the Alz Ass
Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter
The Alzheimer's Association National Capital Area Chapter has
announced launch its first
Google Hangout support group for
younger caregivers (under 40)! This online support group will meet on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm EST beginning in September. Additional Alzheimer's Association programs in Montgomery County Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior Tuesday, September 5 11:00-12:00pm Kentlands Manor Senior Apartments, 217 Booth St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters Wednesday, September 6 Time 6:30-7:30pm The DC Center for the LGBT Community, 2000 14th St NW #105, Washington, DC 20009 Financial Planning for Alzheimer's Wednesday, September 13 Time 6:30-8:00pm Brookdale Potomac, 11215 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854 Legal Planning for Alzheimer's Friday, September 15 Time 9:45-11:00am 441 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20001 *This program is part of DCOA's Lifespan Respite Fall Conference. (flier attached) Understanding & Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior Tuesday, September 26 Time 2:00-3:30pm Brooke Grove Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, 18131 Slade School Rd, Sandy Spring, MD 20860 Legal Planning for Alzheimer's Thursday, September 28 Time 2:00-3:30pm Arden Courts of Potomac, 10718 Potomac Tennis Ln, Potomac, MD 20854 Living with Alzheimer's: For Early-Stage Care Partners (3-part series) Thursdays; August 31, September 28, and October 26 Time 11:00-12:30pm Brightview Fallsgrove, 9200 Darnestown Rd, Rockville, MD 20850

To register for an Alzheimer's Association program:
Call 800-272-3900 or email lvajpeyi@alz.org or 240-428-1342.
 


FAMILY RESOURCES
Family-To-Family Class nami
Starting September 11, 2017 - Ending December 4, 2017
Class meets once per week on Mondays
 7:00 PM- 9:30 PM 

Location: 
NAMI Program Office 
11718 Parklawn Drive, 
Rockville, MD 20852

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Click here for more details and to register


sante
SANTE Senior Services -
Montgomery County, Maryland
Santé facilitates the well-being and safety of individuals at risk for emotional distress, as well as their 
communities. The Affiliated Santé Group is a non-profit behavioral health and emergency
response services and systems organization serving a diverse client base, primarily
through public sector agencies.
Services and programs are free to homebound seniors, 60 years of age and older, who reside in
Montgomery County, Maryland. Staff and licensed and programs are available in English and
Spanish. In-home Therapy with Homebound Seniors, Hispanic Outreach Program, Gero-psychiatric
Consultation, Family Therapy, Educational Seminars for Seniors,
and Drop-in Support Groups for Seniors.

The following are indications that a senior might have problems that might be addressed by our programs:
  • Unusual or disorganized behavior
  • Unexplained decrease or increase in appetite
  • Increased anger or irritability
  • Rapid mood changes
  • Makes statements about suicide or an “empty life”
  • Isolating self from others
  • Sleeping too much or too little
  • Unusually quiet
  • Tearful without apparent cause
  • Highly suspicious of others and makes false accusations
  • Refuses to leave home (despite being physically able to leave)
  • Hearing voices or seeing things that others do not hear or see
  • Inability to maintain personal hygiene
  • Excessive collection and retention of newspapers, trash, unopened sale items, clothing, paper, rotting food, animals (hoarding)
Program eligibility:
Montgomery County resident, aged 60 or older
Individual is at risk for or has a suspected mental health concern and who is not currently receiving other mental health treatment
Senior must be homebound: unable or unwilling to leave the home for treatment

Phone number: 301-572-6585 ext. 2190
Hispanic Seniors Outreach program: 301-572-6585 ext. 2190

 
The Holy Cross 
Medical Adult Day Center and Caregiver Resource Center 
cordially invites community members to an: HCH OPEN HOUSE
In Honor of Adult Day Services Week Wednesday, September 20, 2017 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. 9805 Dameron Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20902 Join their team for a tour of our facility and to learn more about our caregiver resources and adult day care services for seniors
and medically disabled adults 18 and older. The center is recognized as an Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Excellence in Dementia Care Program of Distinction. Light Refreshments and Entertainment To RSVP, please call 301-754-7150 or email willkast@holycrosshealth.org.


OPPORTUNITIES

The Visitors Project for People with Dementia
Friendly Visitors
FALL ORIENTATION & TRAINING    
For New Volunteer Visitors

The Visitors Program for People with Dementia's training program features area experts prepares 
volunteers to provide one-on-one visits with a person whose heart is longing for your companionship.
The Visitors Project for People with Dementia provides compassionate human connection to residents
in nursing homes who do not receive regular visits from family or friends.
This project is a collaborative effort of local clergy, health and social service professionals, consultants
on aging and YOU.
Location: Schweinhaut Senior Center, 1000 Forest Glen Rd., Silver Spring, MD 20901 in the Garden Room 

TRAINING I Sunday, September 10 from 3-5pm
* Who are we? • The Nature of the Disease • Serving at a Nursing Home • “Being” with the Resident
TRAINING II Sunday, September 17 from 3-5pm 
* Sharing Experiences • Roll Playing • Intro to Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication Skills


To Register/RSVP:
Coordinator: Ruth Kershner, LCSW-C
RuthVisitorsProject@gmail.com Or Call VPPD: 301-349-2799 ext.104
Our training program with area experts prepares you to provide one-on-one visits with a person whose heart is longing for your
companionship. The Visitors Project for People with Dementia provides compassionate human connection to residents in nursing homes who do not
receive regular visits from family or friends.
This project is a collaborative effort of local clergy, health and social service professionals, consultants
on aging and YOU.


Sponsored by Am Kolel Renewal Community in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association, Montgomery County Health and Human Services
and the County's Faith Community Action Advisory Council.


Montgomery College Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI)

MC

Montgomery College offers non-credit courses that provide caregivers
with
valuable educational pathways, social contracts and
life long learning opportunities.

Senior Tuition Waiver (TWA): Maryland residents
60 years or older by the start date of the class may have tuition waived and pay fee only. Please refer to your Registration Confirmation or MyMC for course locations and room assignments. Please note: The Lifelong Learning Institute has begun using an online course evaluation form, which can be found at
www.montgomerycollege.edu/lifelonglearning **The Rockville Campus parking garage is open**

Click here for full details and see the Fall class schedule

 
COMMUNITY EVENT

50+ expoFREE 50+Expo Returns to Silver Spring
The Beacon's free, annual 50+Expo will return to the Silver Spring Civic Center in
downtown Silver Spring on Sunday, Sept. 10, featuring informative government,
nonprofit and business exhibitors, health screenings, flu shots (free with Medicare card),
entertainment, giveaways and door prizes.
Matt Quinn of Quinn's Auctions, a seven-year veteran of "Antiques Roadshow," will deliver
the keynote address: "What valuables are hiding in your attic or basement?"
Also, professionals from Quinn's will be on site to provide verbal appraisals of hand-carryable
items (art, books, crystal, jewelry, etc.)
The winner's of this year's Grand Door Prize at each Expo will enjoy a trip for two to China,
including airfare from Washington, most meals, luxury hotels, guided tours and more.
The Beacon Newspaper's 50+Expo is presented as a community service with support from
Montgomery County.

Hours are noon to 4 p.m., Sept. 10. Free admission; free parking.
For more info, or to exhibit or volunteer, call the Beacon at (301) 949-9766 or
visit www.theBeaconNewspapers.com/50-expos.



MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S DIVERSITY COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Montgomery County's Asian American Health Initiative
The mission of the Asian American Health Initiative is to identify the health care needs of Asian American communities, to develop 
culturally competent health care services, and to implement health education programs that are accessible and available for all
Asian Americans in Montgomery County. In support of this mission, AAHI works: To conduct in-depth data collection, analysis, and reporting of the health status among the different ethnic groups in the
Asian American community; To expand and improve the existing health services available to Asian Americans; To ensure the availability of quality health care directed to the specific needs of the different ethnic groups in the community; To provide outreach programs to inform and educate different ethnic groups about the accessibility and the availability of
health care services; To remove barriers preventing all ethnic groups in the Asian American community from receiving a fair share of health services. http://aahiinfo.org/ Montgomery County's African American Health Program African Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County will be as healthy and safe as the rest of the population. http://aahpmontgomerycounty.org/en/ Upcoming Events http://aahpmontgomerycounty.org/en/events GOALS Raise awareness in the Montgomery County community about key health disparities. Integrate African American health concerns into existing services and programs. Monitor health status data for African Americans in Montgomery County. Implement and evaluate strategies to achieve specific health objectives. STRATEGY Bring together community partners and resources in a collaborative and effective manner to support AAHP goals. AAHP focuses on six major health areas: infant mortality, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, oral health, cardiovascular disease, and cancer.
Services provided include outreach, health education, support groups, and nurse case management.
The program is staffed by registered nurses, health educators, and community outreach personnel. Latino Health Initiative The mission of the LHI is to improve the quality of life of Latinos living in Montgomery County by contributing to the development
and implementation of an integrated, coordinated, culturally and linguistically competent health wellness system that supports,
values, and respects Latino families and communities. http://www.lhiinfo.org/es/ Overall functions Enhance coordination between existing health programs and services targeting Latinos. Provide technical assistance to programs serving the Latino community. Develop and support models of programs and services to adequately reach Latinos. Advocate for policies and practices needed to effectively reach and serve Latinos. Who is involved with the LHI? The LHI is comprised of staff members from the Department of Health and Human Services and a group of
volunteer professionals and community leaders. These individuals work as a team to inform the Latino community
about the LHI and to collect feedback from them regarding their health concerns. In addition, this group acts
as the planning body for the LHI and advocates to improve the health of Latino communities.

 


MONTGOMERY COUNTY CAREGIVER RESOURCES
If you are a family caregiver in Montgomery County and seek assistance, contact:Montgomery County

Montgomery County Government's Aging and Disability Services Helpline 
part of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)    
of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
240-777-3000
Visit the ADRU website
The ADRU serves seniors and people with disabilities, and offers resources to help people to remain in the community safely 
and independently. Resources that may be discussed include but are not limited to: long term care planning; assistance with
activities of daily living; adult day care; home health care; transportation options; File of Life; senior centers adult foster care;
group homes; assisted living; nutrition and mental health options. The ADRU is also the entry point for customers for an intake
for case management services, including Adult Protective Services (APS). The Office has workers to discuss caller concerns
and situations and if needed, for any additional follow up.  Office hours are Monday and Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the office is open from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM. ADRU has a designated bi-lingual Spanish specialist on staff. 
All staff can also provide support through high-quality translation and interpretation, minimizing cultural and linguistic barriers.   Alzheimer’s Association 800-272-3900 alz.org The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research.
Access information and resources through the Association's web site and free, professionally-staffed 24/7 Helpline,
with translation services in more than 200 languages. Education programs and support groups are offered both in
the community and online.
Holy Cross Caregiver Resource Center 301-754-7152 holycrosshealth.org/caregivers-resource-center The Holy Cross Caregiver Resource Center is a wealth of information and supportive services for caregivers.
If you’re living with aging parents, or caring for a loved one or friend, the center is your go-to resource for support,
education and the latest on healthy aging, and disease diagnosis and treatment. The center’s health information library is a complimentary service that provides caregivers access to books,
DVDs, audiotapes and videotapes on caregiver issues and health-related topics, as well as pamphlets,
AARP publications and reprints of health-related articles. Other caregiver resources of this hospital library
include brochures from local resources, and listings of aging adult services in our community. The center’s complimentary newsletter is published three times a year to provide you with tips, book reviews,
resources, articles on care giving, and listings of the center’s upcoming seminars, lectures and support groups.
View the latest issue of Caregiver News and sign up online or call 301-754-7152 to add your name to our mailing list. The center also hosts a Caregiver Telephone Helpline at 301-754-7152 to answer questions about services and resources for caregivers. The senior resources’ center also hosts our caregiver support groups, where spouses and adult children can share sorrows and
problems, joys and successes, resources and solutions. The center also periodically sponsors caregiver education classes
featuring information on everything from handling your aging parent’s finances and first aid—to CPR. View caregiver classes
and support group information. Montgomery County Police Autism/IDD/Alzheimer's Outreach Program 240-773-6525 montgomerycountymd.gov/lifesaver Alzheimer’s and Dementia Outreach Unit IDD) IDD info video: bit.ly/2hP80WQ Police, Fire and Rescue info video’s: bit.ly/2hL0nR - and - bit.ly/2vr2H32 The Montgomery County Police Autism/IDD/Alzheimer's Outreach Program provides a layered approach to Alzheimer's/Autism/IDD
safety and awareness through education, follow up, and response. Upon request, Montgomery County Police provide wearable
ID bracelets to County residents at risk of wandering and getting lost. These can help first responders and others identify a
family caregiver to contact in the event an individual becomes lost or needsmedical help and cannot fully explain their situation. Respite Services of Montgomery County 301-816-9647 http://thearcmontgomerycounty.org/what-we-do/respite/respite-seniors.html If you reside in Montgomery County and are an unpaid, live-in, primary caregiver for a frail senior citizen, you may apply for
respite care from The Arc Montgomery County. The respite program can provide short-term relief for a few hours, a day, a weekend, or sometimes longer.
However, respite care is not a substitute for ongoing care or adult day care. It's just a way to support families who
take care of their loved ones at home. Families can choose from many respite care venues, including the family home,
adult medical day programs, and approved respite facilities. Respite may provide a subsidy to pay a Respite Care Provider (RCP), but it is not an entitlement.
Eligibility for a subsidy does not guarantee funds for each respite occasion requested.
There is limited funding for respite care and our goal is to assist as many families as possible each month.