April 2018 edition

Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 04/01/2018 08:09 PM EDT
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Montgomery County MD Caregiver Support Program eNewsletter
April 2018 edition 

 
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Learn more about County supports for caregivers. The Montgomery County Caregiver Support Program and its partners help caregivers through support groups, information, and respite care. View short video 


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Montgomery County Caregiver Program's Community Outreach Events

Every day as a caregiver you experience joys and challenges.
All caregivers benefit through: practical guidance, emotional support and as needed: connection with skilled providers.
Caregiver support is a vital part of our community.

These informal events are welcoming to all community members who provide care for their loved one.

Attendees can learn about:h7s
  • County resources for caregivers
  • Tools to navigate local supports
  • How caregivers can maintain a healthy mind, body and soul
  • Planning ahead as a caregiver
  • and much more
  • You are welcome to attend one or more of these events

All events are free and non commercial.

RSVP is essential - click here to register online 

April Events:
Monday April 9, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
Gaithersburg Community Senior Center - Benjamin Gaither Center
80A Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg

Monday April 16, 12.30pm-2.30pm
Longwood Community Center
19300 Georgia Ave, Brookeville, Md 20833

Wednesday April 18, 6.30pm-8.30pm
Maggie Nightingale Library
19633 Fisher Avenue Poolesville, MD 20837

Tuesday April 24, 1pm - 3pm
North Potomac Senior Center
3850 Travilah Road Rockville, MD 20850


CAREGIVER SUPPORT
Respite Care for Seniors
Do you need a break from caregiving?hands
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 Arc's 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.
Upcoming Information Session
Guest Speaker: Julia (Julz Abate) of Arc Montgomery
Wednesday April 18, 10.30am - 11.30am
Arden Courts - 2505 Musgrove Road, Silver Spring
To rsvp for this event: call 301-847-3051 or click here to email 
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Alzheimer’s Association - National Capital Area Chapter
April 2, 2:00pm-3:00pm Effective Communication Strategies
Explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s.
Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center 13850 Travilah Rd, Rockville, MD 20850

April 7, 9:30am-11:00am  Dementia Conversationsalz
Tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about issues related to Alzheimer’s. Address issues such as going to the Doctor, driving, and making legal and financial plans.
Arden Courts of Silver Spring 2505 Musgrove Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20904

April 10, 10:30-12:00 noon  Dementia Conversations
Tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about issues related to Alzheimer’s. Address issues such as going to the Doctor, driving, and making legal and financial plans.
Holy Cross Resource Center-9805 Dameron Dr. Silver Spring MD 20902

April 25, 6:00pm-7:30pm  Understanding and responding to Dementia Related Behavior
Learn strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
Brookdale Potomac 11215 Seven Locks Rd, Potomac, MD 20854

April 26, 1:00-2:00pm  Healthy Living for your Brain and Body
How to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age with research in the area of diet and nutrition
Rockville Senior Center 1150 Carnation Dr, Rockville, MD 20850

April 28, 2:30-3:00pm  Know the 10 Signs-learn the warning signs of Alzheimer’s diseasejigsaw
Takoma Park Seventh-Day Adventist Church Center 6810 Eastern Ave NW, Washington, DC 20012

All classes are open to the public and do not require registration

Also offered in Montgomery County:
Alzheimer's Association Support Groups
Peer-led groups for caregivers and others dealing with Alzheimer's disease. All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Many locations offer specialized groups for children, individuals with younger-onset specialized groups from children, individuals with younger-onset and early-stage Alzheimer's, adult caregivers and others with specific needs. 

Alzheimer's Association Care Consultation Services
Feel overwhelmed and confused after a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia? We're here to help. Our care consultation services are designed to provide you and family support in coping with dementia (form pre-diagnosis to end-of-life). You will receive one on one advice to better understand the disease, to manage care, and to make more informed treatment decisions. 

Alzheimer's Association Memory Cafes
Memory Cafes offer a fun and relaxed way for people living with early-stage memory loss to get connected with one another through social events that promote interaction and companionship. 

Questions: please call Melissa Barber, Program Manager, Montgomery County-240-428-1342 or email Melissa Barber at mebarber@alz.org




Holy Cross Caregiver Resource Center
The Holy Cross Caregiver Resource Center is a wealth of information and supportive services for caregivers.
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Caregiver Classes and Support Groups
To register for a Holy Cross Caregiver Resource Center class click here or call 301-754-7152
Please call Sister Kathy Weber at 301-754-7152 for more information and to register.

April 10, 10.30am to 12noon  Dementia Conversations
Topics include:
Family conversations about challenging and uncomfortable behaviors
Tips for having such conversations
Trips to the doctor for a diagnosis or treatment
Deciding when to give up driving
Making legal and financial plans
Holy Cross Resource Center  - 9805 Dameron Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902

April 19, 1:00 PM-2:00 PM  Living with Dementia Roundtable
Dealing with a loved one who has dementia can be difficult. Find out what resources may be available to you in this comfortable, free, roundtable discussion with Holy Cross Health professionals.
Holy Cross Hospital Senior Source Center  -  8580 2nd Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910


Ongoing Support Group for Adult Children
Adult children of all ages who are caring for ill and/or aging parents are invited to discuss problems, share idea and benefit from the support of those who are traveling the same caregiving journey.
Holy Cross Resource Center - Monday, 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Holy Cross Resource Center - Tuesday, 3:00pm to 4:30pm
Holy Cross Resource Center - Thursday, 10:00am to 11:30am
9805 Dameron Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Support Group for Caregivers of Seniors
This group is held upper Montgomery County and offers support for caregivers of all ill and/or aging seniors.
1st/3rd Tuesday, 2:00pm 3:30pm
Gaithersburg Upcounty Senior Center  - 80 Bureau Dr A, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Support Group for Spouses
Spouses who are caring for ill and/or aging spouses maybe facing the loss of their life's partner, coping with role reversal in their marriage, and much,much more. Bonding within the groups sometimes even helps with the lonliness along the journey.
Holy Cross Resource Center - Wednesday, 10:00am to 11:30pm
Holy Cross Resource Center - Friday, 10:00am to 11:30pm
Holy Cross Resource Center - Thursday, 3:00pm to 4:30pm
9805 Dameron Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902

Telephone Support Group
Tuesday, 6pm to 7:30pm. Call 301-754-7152 in advance to obtain the access numbers.
This group was created for spouses and adult children who are unable to attend a group in person. Sharing problems and solutions as well as caregiver bonding still occurs.


Senior Center Without Walls
National Telephone Life-Long Learning and Supportive Groups
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Senior Center Without Walls is a phone and online-based program offering activities, education, friendly conversation, and an assortment of classes and support groups to older adult accessible from the comfort of your home.  Based in California so the presentations start times etc have been translated into East Coast time.
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To view the full program click here to visit their website or call 1 (877) 797 7299.
Pre-registration required
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Gratitude
April 9 - July 8
Everyday 12noon - 12.30pm and 3pm - 3.30pm
Saturday 7pm-7.30pm
Sunday 3pm - 3.30pm
A safe and welcoming space to listen and share with others.
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Guided Imagery Meditation
April 15 - July 8
Sunday 9pm - 9.30pm
A thoughtful group that promotes relaxation and emotional calm.
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Grief Support Group
April 11 - June 16
Wednesday 9pm-10pm
Saturday 1pm - 2pm
Discover the power of a caring environment where you can share and support others during time of loss. Learn about helpful tools, tips and resources for working through grief.
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Caregiver Tele-Connection
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The Caregiver Teleconnection is a free, bilingual, and confidential program that connects caregivers and family members to information and support through the telephone or “tele-learning”. The Caregiver Teleconnection provides learning sessions on a variety of useful topics, hosted over the phone by professional facilitators and experts. Family caregivers have the opportunity to connect and share with others in their situation during the sessions.
Some of the topics included in the tele-learning sessions are:

There are two ways to register for a tele-learning session:
You can register via the website 24 hours a day, seven days per week. Register now.
You can call the Caregiver Teleconnection customer service line, Monday-Friday, 9 am-5 pm (CST) at 866-390-6491 or 210-871-7SOS (7767)

Why should I join the Caregiver Teleconnection?
Participation in the Caregiver Tele-Connection helps prevent caregiver burnout, depression and anxiety, social isolation and other problems that threaten your health. The program can help you gain a greater sense of control and improve your quality of life.

Click here for full details and registration

April 9, 1:00 pm  Working More Effectively with Social Workers: Hospital Discharge Planning, Rehab, Transition Home and Long Term Planning
with Christine Casbeer, LMSW

April 12, 1:00 pm  “Dear Lucy” is Lucy Barylak, MSW
Call in to respected expert in working with caregivers and is a great resource in finding the answers you need.

April 17 1:00 pm Developing Coping Strategies with Evalyn Greb, LCSW

April 26 1:00 pm  “Dear Lucy” is Lucy Barylak, MSW
Call in to respected expert in working with caregivers and is a great resource in finding the answers you need.

Caregiver Teleconnection On Demand
Sometimes it’s difficult for caregivers to participate in live sessions based on scheduling issues. Now it easier for you to get the information you need by listening to recorded live sessions. Click to access recorded sessions!



NAMI Montgomery County
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The families and members of the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Montgomery County, MD (NAMI MC) are here to help! NAMI offers understanding to anyone concerned about mental illnesses and the treatment of mental illness.

Mental illnesses are brain disorders that are biologically based medical problems. Untreated, they can cause severe disturbances in thinking, feeling and relating. This results in substantially diminished capacity for dealing with the ordinary demands of life. Mental illness can affect persons of any age and occur in any family. They are not caused by bad parenting and are not evidence of weakness of character.

NAMI's programs include:
Family Support Groups meet monthly. Intended to encourage, support and empower family members and caregivers of individuals with mental illness.

NAMI Basics is the new signature education program for parents and other caregivers of children and adolescents living with mental illnesses. The NAMI Basics course is taught by trained teachers who are the parent or other caregivers of individuals who developed the symptoms of mental illness prior to the age of 13 years.

Peer-to-Peer is a unique, experiential learning program for people with any serious mental illness who are interested in establishing and maintaining their wellness and recovery.

NAMI Connection is a recovery support group program for adults living with mental illness that meets monthly, twice a month, or weekly, depending on location. These groups provide a place that offers respect, understanding, encouragement, and hope. NAMI Connection groups offer a casual and relaxed approach to sharing the challenges and successes of coping with mental illness.

In Our Own Voice (IOOV) is a unique public education program developed by NAMI, in which two trained consumer speakers share compelling personal stories about living with mental illness and achieving recovery.

Click here to see NAMI's Support Group calendar

https://namimc.org/
Smithsonian Art Museums
See Me at the National Museum of African Art 
The experience of looking closely allows us to appreciate beauty, exchange idaaeas, share memories or simply respond to the work in front of us. We invite individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners, to join us for an interactive and multi-sensory tour of the museum.
This group meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month  Time: 2-3:30 pm
  • April 24   Afro-futurism: African Art in Pop Culture 
  • May 29   Snap Shot: Art and Selfie 
  • June 26  Making a Splash: Water in African Art
  • July 24   Repurposed: Reduce, Reuse & Recycle Art
  • August 28  Dance Off: African Art in Motion 
Location:  50 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20560  Pavilion, Ground floor access
Metro: Smithsonian Station
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See Me at the National Portrait Gallery - The National Portrait Gallery
The gallery tells the story of America by portraying the people - including artists, politicians, scientists, inventors, activists, and performers - who shape the nation’s history, development and culture. This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Time: 2-3:30 pm
Dates: April 10, May 8, June 12, July 10
Location/point of access: 8th & G St., NW
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro

See Me at the Smithsonian American Art Museum - Taamhe Smithsonian American Art Museum  
The collection captures the aspirations, character, and imagination of the American people throughout three centuries, revealing key aspects of America’s rich artistic and cultural history. This group meets on the first Wednesday of each month (except for in July) Time: 2-3:30 pm
Dates: April 4, May 2, June 6, July 11
Location/point of access: 8th & G St., NW
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown Metro

See Me at the Freer|Sackler - The Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery  freer
View the treasures of Asia, and make inspiring connections between Asia, America, and the world. This group meets on the third Wednesdays of each month.  Time: 2-3:30 pm
Dates: April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18
Location/point of access: 1050 Independence Ave SW
Metro: Smithsonian Institution

Entrance to all Smithsonian Musuems is free, however registration is required.
Participants may register by emailing access@si.edu or by calling 202-633-2921. For additional information such as group size or time concerns, please contact Ashley Grady, Program Specialist (GradyA@si.edu).




RESOURCES

National Alliance for Caregiving
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Established in 1996, the National Alliance for Caregiving is a non-profit coalition of national organizations focusing on advancing family caregiving through research, innovation, and advocacy. The Alliance conducts research, does policy analysis, develops national best-practice programs, and works to increase public awareness of family caregiving issues.

The National Alliance for Caregiving partners with other caregiving associations and groups to provide additional resources to help family caregivers address and cope with the challenges of caring for a loved one.
Click here to view

Caregiver Journey Mapping
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Family Caregiver Journey Map–Alzheimer’s
The AgingWell Hub, in partnership with the National Alliance for Caregiving, has created an integrated journey map for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementia.
The map can be used to identify opportunities to provide support and intervention for caregivers, and in turn, to benefit their care recipients.
Multiple players in today’s health care system — a pharmaceutical company, health care provider, health-related technology provider, university, leading national nonprofits and more — came together to share expert knowledge and proprietary research to develop the map from the perspective of consumers.


University of California San Francisco
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Memory and Aging Center is a leader in providing support to caregiver. Over the next few months we will feature an aspect of the amazing work.

Conversations with Caregivers
A series of short videos that offers practical advice from real family caregivers who care for persons with dementia.

Caregiving for someone with dementia requires creative problem solving and trial-and-error to figure out how to best support, communicate with and protect the person. Some caregivers have discovered really effective strategies, and we want to share their approaches with you!
The Conversations with Caregivers series of short videos offers practical advice from real family caregivers who care for persons with dementia; a general term for diseases that cause the gradual loss of ability to think, communicate and live independently.
These videos are intended to help viewers manage common caregiving challenges; nevertheless, the content will not apply to every situation. Please seek professional medical advice for questions and concerns about your or your loved one’s medical condition.
To view videos click here


An excellent series of video's developed by LungevityLungevity

 

Lungevity is focused on providing support, education and advocacy associated with lung cancer.
Their "Your Journey Together" Caregiver Video series of caregiver video's that provide a throughful message from real-life caregivers (irrespective of disease or illness)
To view videos click here



Next Step in Care
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Offer a group of short videos that demontrate practical tips on
Home Alone Alliance Videos Help Instruct Family Caregivers

New Videos on Wound Care for Family Caregivers from Home Alone Alliance.

A new series of instructional videos for family caregivers, this time focused on wound care, is now available. The videos were developed by Home Alone Alliance, a partnership of organizations working to improve how health care organizations interface with family caregivers. Home Alone Alliance was co-founded by AARP, The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis, Family Caregiver Alliance, and United Hospital Fund.

To View Videos click here



National Caregiving Alliance
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Welcome to the FCA Learning Center, an online learning community offering information, training, classes and more on your schedule. We have consolidated our information across print, audio and video to make it easier to find and use our educational resources.
Some caregivers find it difficult to attend an educational event so we brought the classroom to you by taking our most popular education programs and putting them online. The FCA Learning Center will be continually adding classes, training videos and materials. With your FCA Learning Center registration, we can notify you when new materials, classes and webinars are added.
Click here for link



Caregiver Webinars
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Family caregiver webinars are for family members, partners, and friends caring for a loved one living with a chronic or disabling health condition. They are listed under the following categories:
Click here to visit website



Everymindeverymind

When most people hear the words mental health – what they think of is mental illness – but that is only part of the story. Mental health is our ability to realize our capabilities. Mental health is the foundation of healthy families, workplaces and communities. EveryMind is committed to strengthening our communities by providing programs and services that comfort, empower, help, and heal. We are helping to remove the barriers that keep people from achieving optimal mental health and wholeness. Because every mind needs support, attention, and care.

Some of 's services include:
Montgomery County Housing Initiative Program (HIP), EveryMind provides the service coordination to connect clients to needed advocacy, education, and connection to resources so clients can remain stably housed and maintain self-sufficiency.
SOAR is a program designed to increase access to Supplemental Security Income / Social Security Disability Income (SSI/SSDI) for eligible adults who are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness and have a mental illness, medical impairment, and/or co-occurring substance use disorder.

Individual and family counseling is provided in a community based setting – to increase self-esteem, improve relationships with family and friends, and develop positive coping skills.
Friendly Visitor provides friendship and emotional support to older adults who are homebound, isolated, and lonely – to reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation, help individuals remain in the community, and maintain a safe home environment.
Representative Payee provides money management services to individuals with a disability or mental illness who are unable to manage their own finances – to ensure clients have enough funding for food, clothing, shelter, medication, and other needs.
Click here for link
To connect with Everymind 301.424.0656 info@Every-Mind.org


COMMUNITY EVENTS
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the Stoke Come Back Center
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Thursday, April 26, 2018
5:30-7:30 Grand Opening Celebration
Ribbon Cutting at 6:00pm

Enjoy some light refreshments and celebrate a brighter tomorrow for our members
Location: 50 W Edmonston Drive, Suite 301
Rockville, Maryland 20852

NATIONAL ADVANCED DIRECTIVES DAY - IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY
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Date: Thursday, April 12
Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Making end-of-life decisions for yourself can be difficult, but wouldn't you prefer to be the one making these decisions, rather than leaving them to your loved ones, who may be unsure of your actual wishes? Paul Ballard, an Assistant Attorney General and Counsel for Health Decision Policyfor the Attorney General, and also Counsel to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Office of Health Care Quality in the State of Maryland, and Dr. Tricia Tomsko Nay, M.D. (Executive Director of Office of Health Care Quality) will be on hand to discuss Maryland’s Healthcare Decisions Act as well as related policies and procedures.

Holy Cross Senior Source is a partnership with the Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County, Maryland; the Maryland Department of Aging; and the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services.
Holy Cross Source
8580 Second Avenue
Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301.754.8510



National Health Care Decisions Day
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April 16, 2018 by attending a free screening of Defining Hope. This movie is a thought-provoking documentary that follows patients with life threatening illness as they make decisions about how they want to live.
After the movie, stay for a discussion about the movie and end-of-life decisions with two members of the Montgomery County Coalition on Care at End-of-Life: Amy Griboff, Esquire, an eldercare law and estate planning attorney, and M. Jane Markley, RN,FACHE, President, M. Jane Markley Consulting, LLC.
Hospice Caring, Inc
518 South Fredrick Ave
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Questions? Contact Thanuja at Hospice Caring, 301-869-4673.

Here is the link to register




CAREGIVERS AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
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Caregivers Support When Returning to the Workforce

Need to land a job? JCA is your older worker expert.
Finding employment is one of the biggest challenges faced by many older adults, and JCA helps jobseekers in several ways.
JCA's Career Gateway! offers intensive training, take-home materials, a long-term mentor and individual attention for mid-level managers and other professionals who are seeking employment at age 50+.

Job Search Training for those who are 50+
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Are you over age 50 and frustrated by your job search? JCA’s Career Gateway Program can help you perfect your resume, polish your networking and interviewing skills, use Internet job search resources more effectively, and turn your age and experience to your advantage.. Each session of the Career Gateway features 30 hours of small-group classroom instruction over five days, comprehensive take-home materials, practical exercises, and a long-term mentor – all for only $75! Sessions run from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm.
Multiple 2017-2018 Sessions remain available:
Session V – April 23, April 25, April 27, April 30, and May 2

For more information, call Jodie Rasch at 301-255-4215 or email her at jodie.rasch@accessjca.org

Are you over 50 and looking for employment?
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50+ Employment Expo
Retool, recharge, reinvent

Monday April 16, 10am-3pm
Bethesda North Marriot Hotel & conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road, Bethesda MD

Easy access via the red line metro at White Flint station
Program includes: seminars, contnuuing education, training, resume reviewers and job club networking pluis community resources and much more.
For additional information email: mgordon@accessjca.org


Beacon Celebration of the Arts
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Calling artists, photographers, poets and more!
Do you paint or draw? Perhaps you make pottery, jewelry or sculpt. Or do you enjoy digital photography or poetry?
In whichever of these arts you shine, you are invited to enter your best works in the Celebration of the Arts — a competition for amateur artists 50 and over who live in Maryland, D.C. or Virginia.
Winners will receive awards, cash prizes (up to $100), as well as the opportunity to exhibit in one or more area galleries. In addition, photos of all artists and their works will be published in a special “Celebration of the Arts” section to be printed in the Beacon this fall.

The online competition opens April 1 and runs through June 29, 2018.
For complete rules and more information, or call (301) 949-9766.

ARTICLES, NEWS, REPORTS AND RESEARCH


Older people are mistreated more often than we think, and chances are we know someone who has been affected by fraud or scams. Last week, the U.S. Special Committee on Aging released their 2018 Fraud Book which details the Top 10 scams reported to the committee’s Fraud Hotline last year. The Fraud Book also includes resources for consumers who wish to report scams to state and federal agencies.   fraud
Since the Fraud Hotline’s (https://www.aging.senate.gov/fraud-hotline) inception in 2013, more than 6,800 individuals from all 50 states have contacted the Committee’s Fraud Hotline to report a possible scam. In 2017, the Committee’s Fraud Hotline received more than 1,400 complaints of frauds against older people in our communities.
A copy of the Fraud Book can be found HERE 



Montgomery County's  2017 Commission on Aging Annual Report
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The Commission on Aging (COA) serves as an advocate for the health, safety and well-being of the County's older residents. The Commission supports both safety net services for the frail elderly and programs to meet the interests and needs of older adults who want to age in their communities. The COA identifies significant issues where its voice on the needs of seniors can make a difference.
Click here to read the report


New Publication:
Global strategy and action plan on ageing and health
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A user-friendly version of the Global strategy and action plan on ageing and health is now available online. The Strategy reiterates WHO's commitment to building a world where adults will live not only longer but also healthier lives.
This new publication also includes a list of the 10 indicators that were selected to measure progress in the implementation of the Strategy.
Download the publication here or find out more about the Strategy here 



SAVE THE DATE


Legal & Financial Planning: Alzheimer's
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May 8 - 10.30pm - 12 noon
For those who have received a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease, the time for legal and financial planning has arrived. Topics included are:
* Legal plans to fit your needs
* Legal documents and what they mean
* Sources of legal and financial assistance
* Creating a practical long-term plan of care
* Using available tax deductions and credits
* Government assistance that may help pay for it.

Holy Cross Resource Center
Please call Sister Kathy Weber at 301-754-7152 for more information and to register.


OASIS May-June 2018 Caregiver Support Group
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Caregiver Support Group series begins on Wednesday, May 9 10:30am-12pm. 8 Sessions
Dates: May 9,16, 23, 30 and June 6, 13, 23 & 30
Location: Washington Metropolitan OASIS
Macy’s Home Store
Westfield Montgomery Mall
7125 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817
Phone: 301-469-6800 Press 1, then extension 211
Email: washingtonmetro@oasisnet.org


Montgomery Hospice
MONTGOMERY HOSPICE DROP-IN DISCUSSION ABOUT GRIEF AND HEALING
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A workshop led by Montgomery Hospice professional counselors for anyone grieving the death of a loved one
Date Starts July 27, 2018
Time 1:00-2:30 p.m
Location 1355 Piccard Drive, Rockville
Contact details: Linda Horenstein (or anyone in the bereavement department)
Phone: 301-921-4400
Email: LHorenstein@montgomeryhospice.org
Website: www.montgomeryhospice.org




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

Montgomery County Government's Aging and Disability Services    ,cg
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) County's Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
240-777-3000
Click here for A&DR website 

The Aging and Disability Services (A&DS) 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 A&DS 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.
A&DS 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.
 

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
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301-754-7152
Click here for website 
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 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 the 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 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.

Montgomery County Police Autism/IDD/Alzheimer's Outreach Program

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 needs
medical help and cannot fully explain their situation.

The Arc Montgomery County (Respite Program)

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.
Our 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.


MONTGOMERY COUNTY'S DIVERSITY COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Montgomery County's Asian American Health Initiative
aahi
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.
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Montgomery County's African American Health Program
AHP
African Americans and people of African descent in Montgomery County will be as healthy and safe as the rest of the population.
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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 American Health Initiative
LHI
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.
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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.
 





This newsletter is produced by Montgomery County’s Caregiver Support Program, Department of Health and Human Services, Area Agency on Aging.
Published by: Lylie Fisher – lylie.fisher@montgomerycountymd.gov