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NEWS FROM YOUR UNITED WAY

June 2010

LaVerne: Sandwiched Between Her Mother and Her Family 
LaVerne is a member of the Sandwich Generation, caring for her aging mother as well as her
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LaVerne and her mother
husband and young child. There are more than 20 million Americans who are balancing these responsibilities every day, and in July, they are recognized during Sandwich Generation Month. 
  
LaVerne found the help her family needed at A Grace Place Adult Care Center, a daytime program for seniors in Richmond that her mother attends five days a week. Watch the video to learn why LaVerne calls it "a blessing" for her family. 
 
There is a great deal of support in our region for older adults and their caregivers. Thanks to generous donors like YOU, United Way is able to positively impact the lives of thouands of older adults!  
  Older Adults Need Your Help
to Beat the Heat
  • During a heat wave, check on the older adults in your life, especially if they don't have air conditioning. Make sure they are staying hydrated. On the hottest days, help them find a cool place to spend time. 
  • Donate to EnergyShare. The Dominion program offers heating and cooling assistance for those facing financial hardships.   
  • Call 2-1-1. The Information & Referral Center at United Way can help older adults find resources to improve the quality of their lives.
Dive Into the Age Wave With Us
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As the population of our region gets older, the demand for services to help them will grow. We are already feeling the pressure of the cresting "Age Wave," as the oldest Baby Boomers begin to retire and their parents continue to age.
 
Our community needs to be ready to support this growing aging population. United Way and Senior Connections, the Capital Area Agency on Aging are leading a coalition to create the Greater Richmond Age Wave Plan. It's an inclusive community effort, and we invite you to get involved:
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 Live United
 
July Lunch & Learn

Planning Ahead for When

Your Parents Need Help

 

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

12:00 p.m. 

 

RSVP online

 
Now is the time to prepare for the future needs of aging parents. This session's expert speakers will offer advice and strategies to manage finances, long-term care and housing options. 
 
For lunch, enjoy pizza, dessert and a beverage provided by United Way, or bring your own.
 

Speakers: E. Craig MacBean and Henry C. Simmons, Ph.D.,
co-authors of Thriving Beyond Midlife and Thriving After 55: Your Guide to Fully Living the Rest of Your Life.

 

Location: United Way, 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 201, Conference Room 204.

 

Register online today!