November Message From the Coordinator
According to the National Family Caregivers Association (NFCA), in any given year over 50 million people provide some level of caregiving services. Learn more.
NEW! Online Tool Lets You Create "Caregiving Communities" Online
November 2009 - UK Work-Life is proud to offer a new online service designed to help UK employees and their families coordinate care for loved ones, friends, or even a colleague in need... Check it out now ››
Medicare Open Enrollment
Each year plans change what they cost and what they cover. The next general open enrollment is November 15 to December 31, 2009. During this time, people with Medicare can add, drop or change their prescription drug coverage. They can also select a health plan for their 2010 coverage.Visit www.cms.hhs.gov/center/openenrollment.asp to learn more.
Holiday Resources
The Work-Life Office, Work+Life Connections, and Elder Care have located several resources for those who may need assistance during the holidays. Learn more.
Elder Care has Moved!
We are now located in Seaton Center, room 155 (Former Health Literacy Room). However, you can still reach us at the same phone number. (859)323-4600.
Support Groups!
The Work-Life, Elder Care and Work+Life Connections offices offer a variety of support groups to meet your needs. Learn more »
Elder Care CARE Group Survey Results
In the Spring of 2009; The Department of Elder Care performed an evaluation of services for our CARE group and for the department in general. Learn more about the results.
Senior Housing Directory, 2009 is now available
View the latest details and information on housing for seniors in the Central Kentucky area
Beat Stress
- For practical advice on how to gain control of your work-life balance during these stressful economic times, refer to the following Mayo Clinic article: Work-life balance: Ways to Restore Harmony and Reduce Stress.
- Learn how to reduce your stress at work in this article on The Right Way to Slack Off at Work.(pdf)
- Are you looking for the perfect stress relief gift for the caregiver in your life? A Healing the Heart that Heals(pdf) gift certificate from the Family Counseling Center may be the perfect gift!
Meet the Elder Care Staff
Subscribe to Elder Care In the Know
Would you like to know the latest happenings in Elder Care? This monthly e-newsletter provides up-to-date information.
In this issue:
- Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment is From November 15 – December 31
- Good Health in Later Life for Older Men: Health Tip Sheet
- Caregiver Survival Guide: 10 Tips for Family Caregivers
To subscribe, e-mail Terri Kanatzar tlk@uky.edu or call (859) 323-4600.
Elder Care and AARP join to bring you state & national organizations that can help caregivers
AARP Kentucky and the University of Kentucky's Elder Care program have compiled a new guide in an effort to help you in your search for assistance. View the guide now.
Local Community Resources
for Elder Care: 10 Best Kept Secrets!
As a caregiver for an aging family member or friend, it can be a challenge to find affordable community resources. Learn more about local resources (PowerPoint) and other helpful tips for caregivers.
About
University of Kentucky Elder Care is a free employee benefit established to support regular full-time and part-time UK faculty, staff, retirees and their spouses nationwide who help their parents, spouses and other older family members. Our staff can assist by providing information, consultation, guidance, referrals, and by helping caregivers to plan ahead. ... More
Goals
The goals of U.K. Eldercare are to provide University Families with :
- immediate attention to employee elder care needs
- assistance in identifying current elder care needs
- detailed and personal referrals to community services
- a handbook on providing care to older family members
- printed information relevant to needs, such as fact sheets
- ongoing support to the employee, such as family counseling
- a program evaluation opportunity for all employees using the service
- the same quality of service for all employees regardless of sex, race, or job classification
- seminars related to elder care issues
Institute for Workplace Innovation Features
May 9, 2007 - UK's recently launched Institute for Workplace Innovation (iWin), which is dedicated to helping Kentucky employers develop strategies to attract and support top talent, has featured UK Elder Care in its first publication, Making Workplaces Work: Employer Best Practices in Kentucky. Read more and learn how to request your FREE copy.
(Updated 11/02/2009 - E-mail Julie Geraci - jbgera2@email.uky.edu)
