COMMUNITY HEALTH
November / December 2020
Creative Tips to Stay 2 | Connected
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Kadlec Foundation, a 501 (c) 3, is a not-for-profi t organization. This newsletter, KNRC and Community Health programs and resource materials are available thanks to the generosity of our donors and sponsors. A special thank you to Kadlec Auxiliary for their monumental support. Creative Tips to Stay Connected
COMMUNITY HEALTH
Creative Tips to Stay Connected | By Karen Hayes Finding joy and comfort; maintaining and creating meaningful connections and activities While this holiday season will be diff erent than years past, • Play virtual games —chess, interactive word games like now is the time to consider what traditions you can continue Quick Draw (like Pictionary), Words with Friends. to enjoy this year while staying safe. What did you enjoy Acts of service to consider: most last year? Board games with the family? Pumpkin pie • Make care packages for fi rst responders and/or those for breakfast? A walk in the snow? Holiday music? Some of without a home. those traditions can be maintained this year, some can be • Make a meal or treat for a neighbor. modifi ed. • Check on your neighbors or volunteer to call others. Connecting with others this holiday season: • Volunteer to read to children virtually. • Send a hand-written letter or card via the US Postal Service. • If you sew, make masks or Project Linus blankets. • Start the tradition of writing a holiday letter or send photos • Purge your closets and donate. to family and friends. • Organize a food drive, or create a food pantry in your area. • Organize a drive-by car parade to mark the holiday, • Build desks for kids taking virtual classes. birthday or special occasion. Share the ways that you’re maintaining and creating What activities bring you moments of joy? meaningful connections and activities this holiday season ■ • Cooking and baking; share with your neighbor. this year. Share with us by emailing [email protected]. • Organize photos. • Crafting: knitting, crocheting, needlework, scrapbooking, jewelry making, woodcarving, or woodworking. Thank you sponsorsrs • Read; participate in virtual book club; utilize KNRC’s Library of the 9th Annualual curb-side service. • Playing solitaire or backgammon. Caregiver Conferencece for lending a Physical Activities helping hand.nd. • Listen to music; play an instrument. • Yoga and/or meditation; on your own or join a virtual class. • Golf, hike or take a walk.
Virtual Activities • Plan weekly phone calls or use a virtual app with a friend/ relative and have something to look forward to each week. • Participate in on-line church services. • Participate in educational programs or support groups all From an attendee: over the country! I really loved it and came away with some great • Attend Healthy Ages holiday party; it’s online this year! information & tips. Teepa is a very engaging teacher!! 2 www.kadlec.org/knrc" www.kadlec.org/knrc " November Calendar
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 12 3 4 5 6 7 MS POST POLIO PULMONARY QPR SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP SUICIDE AWARENESS 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 10:00 AM TRAINING TBI AMHFA SUPPORT GROUP 3:00 PM 8 9 11 12 13 14 FTD 10 CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 PM 1:00 PM LANGUAGE MATTERS 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 PARKINSON'S CAREGIVERS STROKE SUPPORT CANCELLED SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP GROUP CAREGIVERS FOR ALZ/DEM 1:30 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM SUPPORT GROUP 5:30 PM PARKINSON'S EDUCATION WELLNESS PROGRAM 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 CANCELLED CANCELLED LIBRARY CLOSED CAREGIVERS CAREGIVERS CANCELLED SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP CHRONIC PAIN (MEN ONLY ALZ/DEM SUPPORT GROUP 29 30 Please call (509) 943-8455 if you would like to participate in a virtual/call-in support group. Regular in-person support groups will resume when allowed. December Calendar SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CALENDAR ABBREVIATIONS: 1 2 3 45 ALZ/DEM - Alzheimer's Dementia MS POST POLIO PULMONARY SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP AMHFA - Adult Mental Health First Aid FTD - FrontoTemporal Dementia 2:00 PM 1:00 PM 10:00 AM MS - Multiple Sclerosis TBI QPR - Question, Persuade, Refer SUPPORT GROUP TBI - Traumatic Brain Injury 3:00 PM 67 89 10 11 12 CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 PM 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 FTD CAREGIVERS STROKE SUPPORT CANCELLED SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP GROUP CAREGIVERS FOR ALZ/DEM 1:00 PM 1:00 PM 2:00 PM SUPPORT GROUP 5:30 PM HEALTHY AGES HOLIDAY PARTY 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 CANCELLED LIBRARY CLOSED PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP 1:30 PM 27 28 29 30 31 LIBRARY CLOSED CANCELLED CANCELLED CANCELLED CAREGIVERS CAREGIVERS DEC 25 SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP CHRONIC PAIN (MEN ONLY) ALZ/DEM SUPPORT GROUP 12:30 PM 5:30 PM 3 November / December 2020 COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
PARKINSON'S EDUCATION • Learn about Parkinson’s disease and how to manage it from a leading healthcare provider. VVirtualirtual • Explore a treatment option for Parkinson’s. • Hear an inspiring story from a person aff ected by Parkinson’s • Get resources and tools for talking to your doctor. Adult Mental Health First Aid Mental Health programs are • Find answers to your questions. Speaker: Kristi Haynes supported by Visit takingonpd.com or call 1-844-947-4211 November 5 | 9:00AM – 4:00PM Kadlec Auxiliary and other to register. Program Number 995. REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 30 donors through Space is limited and advanced registration is recommended. QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) Speaker: Courtney Armstrong, MPH November 6 | 10:00AM – 11:30AM ALZHEIMER'S EDUCATION For additional information For Caregivers-Early Stage Alzheimer's Language Matters on KNRC or Community Part 1, 2 & 3: Nov. 6 | 10:00AM-2:00PM Health programs, call (509) Speaker: Kimberly Starr Part 1: Nov. 13 | 3:00PM-4:30PM 943-8455 or register online November 9 | 3:00PM – 4:00PM For Caregivers-Middle Stage Alzheimer's at kadlec.org/KNRC. Part 1: Nov. 20 | 4:00PM-5:30PM Making Bathing Pleasant Nov. 16 | 10:30AM.-12:00PM Healthy Ages Upcoming Events Tips for the Holidays This year’s Healthy Ages Holiday Nov. 18 | 10:30AM.-12:00PM Party will be celebrated virtually. To register for any of the above virtual trainings, please visit Look for your invite in November or https://www.alz.org/alzwa/helping_you/education register early by calling Additional trainings online. (509) 544-3705. We will play Bingo, award prizes, and KADLEC FOUNDATION connect socially this Holiday season.
Support Community Health programs by donating to Kadlec Foundation online at www.kadlec.org/foundation Healthy Ages Virtual or mail your gift to: November Wellness Program Kadlec Foundation 888 Swift Blvd., Richland, WA 99352 November 19, 2020 | 1:00PM - 2:00PM Advanced Care Directive COMMUNITY HEALTH STAFF Kate Buffi ngton Please call COMMUNITY HEALTH (509) 544-3705 to Karen Hayes, MA, Manager reserve your spot. Courtney Armstrong, MPA, Program Specialist Megan Fullmer, Assistant Hazel Kwak, Coordinator Free Medicare Classes HEALTHY AGES Are you considering retirement and need information about Medicare Cathy Manderbach, Program Manager benefi ts? CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health) This class is designed for you. Learn about Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Diana Henning, Coordinator Advantage, and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plans. Make informed KNRC choices by attending a free virtual Medicare class. Jay Hungerford, Resource Specialist Sue Linn, Program Specialist Contact Cathy at Kadlec Healthy Ages at (509) 942-2700 to register for a free virtual Medicare class. 4 www.kadlec.org/knrc