June Message from the Coordinator
June 11, 2008 - Costs for nursing homes, assisted living facilities and some in-home care services have
risen for the fifth consecutive year and might continue to rise unless more long-term care
workers can be found, according to a new survey by Genworth Financial.
Read the rest of Terri's message in this month's ENewsletter.
New In the June issue of In the Know:
In this Issue:
- Cost of Long-Term Care Continues to Rise, 2008 Survey
- The Secret to Long Life May Not Be in the Genes
- Study: Higher Drug Co-Pay Lead to Less Compliance
- Caregiver Survival Guide: Elder Substance Abuse May Be Hidden
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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
(Updated 6/11/2008 - E-Mail)
News And Events
June Campus Events:
Family Caregiver Training: Friday, June 27th at the Fayette County Extension Office from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. This informational training is designed specifically for family caregivers and sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, UK Alzheimer’s Disease Center, and Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging. Cost is $10.00. For information, call (800) 272-3900. Free respite by calling 269-8021 by June 21st.
Care Group June Meeting
CARE Group June meetings are in three locations. The next meeting dates are: June 12th in 220 Scovell Hall, Suite 1; June 19th in UK Hospital, Rm. C110; and June 26th Peterson Service Building, Room 379. Meetings are from 12 – 1:00 p.m. If you are not presently attending please contact Elder Care for details and more information. Newcomers are welcome at anytime.
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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.
