September Message
from the Coordinator
September 2, 2008 - Starting in September, the CARE Group meeting locations will be changing to better
serve you. We will have only two CARE Groups meeting monthly. The South Campus
CARE Group will meet the Second Thursday of each month in CTW Building, Room
322. The North Campus CARE Group will meet the Third Thursday of each month in
Peterson Service Building, Room 379. Meetings are from Noon – 1 p.m. Please help
communicate these changes with colleagues, and invite newcomers to join! For more
information, contact Elder Care at 323-4600.
Read the rest of Terri's message in this month's ENewsletter.
New In the September issue of
In the Know:
In this issue:
- New Report Looks at State Efforts to Rebalance Long-Term Care Systems
- New Report on Assisted Living Now Available
- Survey of Long-Term Care Experts Conducted to Spur Reform
- Caregiver Survival Guide: Lessons Caregivers Can Learn from Private Industry
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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 9/03/2008 - E-mail Julie Geraci - jbgera2@email.uky.edu )
News And Events
Campus Events:
CARE Group Fall Kick-Off
New dates for CARE Groups this Fall. Learn more.
Invite a colleague or friend to the CARE Group Fall kick-off!
The Next Best Years of Your Life: Living the Good LifeThursday, September 25 at the Red Mile Extension Office. Registration deadline Sept. 12. Learn more.
Community Events:
Bluegrass Regional Boomer and Senior Games
September 6, 2008. 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Berea College.
Learn more about the games.
View the Registration form.
Learn more about Art at the Games.
Alzheimer's Association Family Caregiver Training
September 12, 2008. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Fayette County Extension Office. Learn more.
News
Work and Family Month 2008
The UK Work-Life office will be bringing you many exciting events during October. Our theme this year is Generations@Work.
Learn more.
Kentuckians for Nursing Home Reform Seminar
September 14, 2008. 2:00 p.m. at the Tates Creek Public Library. Questions will be answered about nursing home care. Learn more.
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.
