AUGUST 2021 NEWSLETTER Yulonda Randall - Douglas Senior Center Site Manager OUR MISSION Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging’s mission statement is to develop or support a system of coordinated and comprehensive services for older individuals that promotes a safe, healthy, and independent lifestyle. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Information ...............................................2 Assistance ..................................................7 Follow us on Facebook! Parkinson’s Support Group .............3 Dates to Remember ............................8 facebook.com/BlueRiversAAA Family Caregiver Support ................4 Contact Information ............................9 Please Visit Our Website! Stress Busters ..........................................5 Contact Information ..........................10 www.BlueRiversAAA.org Word Search .............................................6 Lunch Menu ............................................12 103 Eastside Blvd. Beatrice, NE 68310 M-F: 8 AM – 4:30PM | Closed Weekends (402) 223-1376 | (888) 989-9417 INFORMATION 02 INAGING NEBRASKA Planning for Your Future Tuesday, Aug. 17 | 5:30 p.m. CT Online at NebraskaPublicMedia.org/engage IF YOU COULD SEE YOUR FUTURE, WHAT STEPS WOULD YOU TAKE NOW TO PREPARE FOR YOUR NEXT CHAPTER? Join us for an online conversation about aging focused on caregiving and end-of-life planning, with information about all the PANELISTS resources available in Nebraska. Michael Eric Hurtig Director/Producer of Fast Forward See clips from Fast Forward, a new PBS documentary that Susan Woodru takes a proactive look at aging Nurse and Caregiver featured in and follow along with our panel Fast Forward discussion that features the Margaret Schaefer fi lm’s director, as well as local Managing A orney, Centralized experts on aging. Intake Unit, Legal Aid of Nebraska Dr. Lakelyn Hogan Want to Participate & Explore Resources? Gerontologist and Caregiver NebraskaPublicMedia.org/engage advocate, Home Instead (moderator) Presented by Nebraska Public Media, Osher Lifelong Learning Insti tute and the University of Nebraska Omaha’s Department of Gerontology, with additi onal support from Nebraska’s eight Area Agencies on Aging. Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging • Table Talk • August 2021 PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP 03 BEATRICE AREA PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP When: First Wednesday every month, Availability for Those at Home: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. The meetings are open to anyone who has Parkinson’s disease, family members or their Where: Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging caregivers. Each meeting will consist of an edu- 103 Eastside Blvd., Beatrice or via Zoom cational portion for all and a portion for groups to split into PD patients sharing with each other Who: Persons with PD; caregivers and and PD carepartners sharing with each other. family of persons with PD All information that is shared by anyone in the Why: Learn more about PD, new therapies, meetings is kept strictly confidential. tips for coping, and gain a new support system that understands Reservations are not necessary, but anyone who wants to participate via Zoom should contact Would you rather Zoom? Call 402-223-1376 for the office at 402-223-1376 ahead of time to re- more information ceive the Zoom meeting information. Contact Anita Aguilar to place an ad today! [email protected] or (800) 950-9952 x2677 For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging, Beatrice, NE A 4C 02-1133 FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT 04 Are you one of the 240,000 caregivers in Nebraska? Do you have respite? Family caregivers play a critical role in supporting individuals who need long-term services and supports. Respite provides an opportunity for family caregivers of individuals with disabilities, chronic health conditions or who are aging to take a much- needed break to care for themselves. Research shows that when family caregivers take time for themselves, they are better caregivers and continue in the caregiving role. For more information, please visit our website at: www.respite.ne.gov This website is a free service available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It provides contact information for statewide Respite Coordinators and assistance in finding Nebraska Lifespan Respite Network-screened respite providers that best fit a family’s needs and location. Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging • Table Talk • August 2021 STRESS BUSTERS 05 ARE YOU A CAREGIVER? Just about everyone is, at some point in time! Do you help your spouse with daily activities? Do you help an aging parent with chores or money management? Do you help a grandparent with grocery shopping or lawn mowing? Are you helping raise your grandchildren? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you are a caregiver! Sometimes that caregiving role can take over your life. Sometimes it seems like you don’t have a life of your own anymore. You are NOT the only one feeling that stress! Stress-Busters, a program offered by Blue Rivers, is just what you need! Stress-Busters is an evidence-based program that helps caregivers learn to spot the effects of stress, learn various ways to create relaxation when you need it, and how to face the challenges of caregiving. Stress-Busters show you how to change negative thinking into positive, coping skills when facing unchangeable stressors, and how to develop a healthier lifestyle. The class is fun, confidential, interactive and it’s FREE! The class is just 90 minutes a day, once a week, for 9 weeks on Zoom. If you have a smartphone, tablet or computer you can join us, no matter where you are! We will even provide you with the handbook. Classes will start soon. Please call our office today to register or for more information 402-223-1376 or 888-989-9417. What do you have to lose......just that stress! Life looks better from your own kitchen window Call today to learn more about our healthcare and personal nursing care services. 402-223-2366 1110 Jackson St. | Beatrice | 402-223-2366 | www.BeatriceCommunityHospital.com/homecare Robert L. Moser, Jr. Pharm.D., RP 1821 S. 11th St. • Nebraska City, NE 68410 CALL or TEXT 402-873-3397 For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpicommunities.com Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging, Beatrice, NE B 4C 02-1133 WORD SEARCH - WILDFLOWERS 06 ADDITIONAL BENEFITS/ RESOURCES MAY BE AVAILABLE Blue Rivers AAA has trained staff that can assist you with questions you may have about additional benefits/services available to you. Please call our office at 888-989-9417 or 402- 223-1376 and ask for the ADRC worker. Services available from Nebraska Medicaid: • Meals - Please specify that you would like Blue Rivers AAA • Housekeeper/Handyman - Please specify that you would like Blue Rivers AAA • Public Transportation - Please specify that you would like Blue Rivers AAA • Energy Assistance • Medicaid General Income/Resource guidelines: Single • $1041 per month income • $4000 resource • $120,000 assets Married • $1410 per month income • $6000 resource • $120,000 assets Contact Access Nebraska directly at: 800-383-4278 or www.AccessNebraska.gov Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging • Table Talk • August 2021 ASSISTANCE 07 AGING AND DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER Blue Rivers Area Agency on Aging is one of seven sites hosting the Aging & Disability Resource Center, ADRCNebraska, benefitting: • Seniors (age 60 and older) • People with disabilities of all ages; and • Family members, caregivers & advocates Our Options Counselors are currently available over the phone to assist eligible people and/or their representatives in making informed choices about the services or setting that best meet the person's needs. 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