NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER MONTH: Since 1994, National Family Caregivers Month has been an opportunity to recognize family caregivers. Did you know that in our country alone, there are more than 53 million family caregivers providing unpaid care?1 The economic value of this unpaid care totals more than $470 BILLION!2 So, if you are a natural caregiver, thank you! And if you know a caregiver, be sure to recognize their efforts this month. Caregiving is not for the faint of heart; It’s hard work, but it can also be a very rewarding experience.
Sources
1. National Alliance for Care and AARP. Caregiving in the United States 2020. Found on the Internet at https://www.caregiving.org/research/caregiving-in-the-us/caregiving-in-the-us-2020/
2. AARP. Promoting the valuable 2019 update: charting the path forward. AARP Public Policy Institute. November 14, 2019. Found on the Internet at https://www.aarp.org/ppi/info-2015/valuing-the-invaluable-2015-update.html
MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS IN OCTOBER. 15 – DEC. 7
- Generations is now scheduling appointments for SHIP (State Health Insurance Plan) counseling to help you choose your best option for your Medicare prescription drug plan. The plan that is best for you may change from year to year depending on your health, medications, etc. Don’t assume that the plan you’ve always had is best for you. Let us help you review all your options, then YOU decide which plan you want to go with. It’s a free service. If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our SHIP advisors, contact Linda Yochum at 812-888-4854. PLEASE, NO WALK-INS
HEALTH FAIR FOR HEALTHY AGING TO BE HELD IN JASPER: Generations will host a health fair for healthy aging, Age YOUR Way, on Wednesday, November 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center , 100 Third Ave., Jasper, IN 47546. This day will be filled with knowledgeable speakers presenting topics focused on healthy aging in general! Also featured: several FREE health exams, exercise demonstrations and FREE lunch! Additionally, several vendors will be on hand to provide valuable information. The seats are limited. If you are a seller interested in participating, please contact Angie Houck at 812-888-4267. Registration is required! To register, please contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or by email at Catherine.Jones@vinu.edu. If there is no response, please leave a message with your name and phone number indicating that you would like to register for the health fair.
Build-A-Basket SEASON is in full swing: This holiday season, Generations is sponsoring its 15th annual Build-A-Basket project to help meet the basic needs of Generations customers while bringing them a little holiday cheer. Generations serves seniors in Daviess, Dubois, Greene, Knox, Martin and Pike counties. These people are on fixed incomes and often cannot afford the daily necessities that many of us take for granted. This project is open to schools, churches, businesses and individuals. Simply purchase a laundry basket or tote and fill it with items like dish soap, deodorant, toothpaste, etc. Many people also decorate their baskets to make them more festive. A list of suggested basket items as well as the list of drop-off points are available on the Générations website at GenerationsNetwork.org and on the Générations Facebook page. Baskets must be completed and submitted no later than December 20. Generations staff and volunteers will deliver the gift baskets. For any questions or to register your cart by telephone, please contact Alma Kramer at 812-888-4527, toll-free at 1-800-742-9002, or by email at akramer@vinu.edu.
GENERATIONS MAGAZINE: Our magazine is aimed at pre-retirement and retired adults and promotes active aging and preventive health. It is published three times a year and is free for subscribers. All we need is your name and address. If you would like to receive future copies of the magazine, contact Brenda Hancock at 812-888-5146 or bhancock@vinu.edu.
Générations, Domain 13 Agency on Aging and Disability, is a program of the Department of Community Services of the University of Vincennes. Our agency connects individuals and caregivers to community resources and options for long-term care and home services. For more information, call 1-800-742-9002 or 812-888-5880 or visit our website at www.generationsnetwork.org
