UofL Trager Institute and Republic Bank Foundation Optimal Aging Clinic
Residents of Kentucky counties surrounding Louisville who are caring for a loved one age 60 and older can receive free services to support them in their caregiving role.
The Caregiver Program, coordinated by the University of Louisville Trager Institute, offers support and training through educational workshops, professionally facilitated support groups, individualized access to resources through case management and individual counseling. All services are provided virtually.
“One of the most important lessons I’ve learned being a 24/7 caregiver is there is always too much to do. My care receiver’s needs are continuous and I must find and prioritize time for myself to do the things that are important to me and make it possible to continue on,” said Sally, a participant in the Caregiver Program who asked to be identified by first name only. “The caregiver support group is one of those things. Talking w
The County of Bruce are resuming their Essential Caregiver Program at their two long term care facilities.
Starting on Friday, essential caregivers will be allowed to visit residents at Brucelea Haven in Walkerton and Gateway Haven in Wiarton subject to meeting COVID-19 guidelines.
The program was suspended on December 26th when the Province ordered a shutdown of all non-essential services.
In preparation for the return, on-site testing was done for essential caregivers on Tuesday in Walkerton and there will be one in Wiarton on Wednesday.
In a news release, the County says their long term care homes are in full compliance with the Long Term Care Homes Act and all associated regulations.
Council on Aging
Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Telephone: 781-396-6010
Announcements
Coffee & Conversation: 1-2 p.m. Thursdays through December. A way for older adults in the community to connect with others safely and easily by phone. No need to leave your home! Join Stephanie Chissler, coordinator of the Aging in Balance Department at MelroseWakefield Healthcare, for these weekly calls. Call in once or call in every week for conversation, support, resource sharing and tips to reduce stress and anxiety. Bring your own coffee or tea and join in the conversation. For information, call 1-646-558-8656. When asked, enter meeting ID #131-672-167##.
JEFFERSON CITY – On the behalf of the commission of the Missouri Veterans Commission, chairman Timothy Noonan today released the full 415-page independent, external investigation report into the Missouri Veterans Commission’s response to COVID-19. The investigation, ordered by Governor Mike Parson and conducted by Armstrong Teasdale, examined the COVID-19 response in all seven Veterans Homes and by MVC headquarters. The report is available here.
“COVID-19 has presented unprecedented challenges to every long-term care facility in the nation and the external investigation report provides a valuable, unvarnished, independent review of the Missouri Veterans Commission’s response to the pandemic,” chairman Noonan said. “Up and down the chain of command, we have a duty to the Veterans, their families and the frontline employees of the MVC who we serve to take responsibility, stand accountable and improve every day. That process is already underway both through the implementati
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