May Message from the Coordinator
May 2, 2008 - May is Older Americans Month. This month reflects a celebration of older Americans and their families for their contribution in our society. In celebration of Older American’s month at UK, we have a lot of events scheduled to show appreciation to employees interested in aging as well as caregivers! Read the rest of Terri's message in this month's ENewsletter.
New In the May issue of In the Know:
- Multi-year Plan for Improved Nursing Home Quality Released
- Anti psychotic Drugs Linked to Pneumonia in Elderly
- Prevalence of Diabetes is Growing in Nursing Homes
- Issues of Control
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In the Know
April 7 , 2008 -Would you like to know the latest happenings in Elder Care?
This monthly e-newsletter provides up-to-date information about: program announcements; seminar recaps; campus and community events; national, state, and local news highlights; and brief caregiver information.
To subscribe, e-mail Terri Kanatzar tlk@uky.edu or call (859) 323-4600. We'll be happy to add you to the listserv!
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 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. The Elder Care Program has assisted employees with elders in 46 states ... 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
News And Events
May is Older Americans Month!
Campus Events:
The 25th Annual Meeting the Challenges of Aging Conference for Caregivers
will be held on May 15th. Registration deadline is May 5th. Learn more.
Community Resources for Elder Care: In-Home to Housing Options
May 30 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Topics include: Housing alternatives; resources for older adults; information to help you select a provider for services. Seating is limited! Contact
NetLearning to register by call 257-9226
Care Group May Meeting
Noon-1:00 May 8th Scovell Hall, Room 220; May 22nd Peterson Service Building, Room 379. Newcomers are welcome anytime - please RSVP by calling Elder Care
at 323-4600
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New! Work-Life Success Story! April 7, 2008 - Auxiliary Services Business Officer Barry Russell speaks about the benefits of using UK Elder Care. Read his story now!
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.
