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Share the Care Newsletter August 2011 |
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From the Chief Executive Officer: |
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I am officially on vacation. I'm looking out my mother's front window at the beautiful bay off Lake Michigan and thinking how lucky I am. This is not only a place I love to be but also a place I enjoy planning to go. Sometimes when I am particularly stressed out I think about this very view and I feel better. Often, when I talk with family caregivers they express a feeling of being trapped or of being without something to look forward to. When I say this I do not mean they are complaining. It is more like a statement of fact. As if there are so few opportunities for them to have "me" time. If you are a caregiver and are feeling this way why not set a date to do something you enjoy. Something simple if that's the best way to start. Some examples of things I enjoy are Lunch with a friend, going to a movie or shoe shopping. Find a way to make it happen by arranging for alternative care for your family member. Call your friend and make a firm plan and then enjoy the anticipation of the upcoming event. I find that having something special to look forward to helps me get through the daily tasks that are not my favorite. Peace of mind is by by definition a place in your mind where you can find peace. I am guessing we all have a place like the view from this window the thought of which gets us through many a difficult day. Conjure yours up and maybe even make a plan to get there. I highly recommend it! Peace.
Mary Ellen Grant
CEO, Share the Care |
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Caregiver Forum: September 8-10, 2011
Mark your calendars for our 12th Annual Caregiver Forum at the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa. We are celebrating our 25th Anniversary and this year's theme is 25 Years of Caring.
Come ready to be renewed while you take a break from your daily caregiving duties. Enjoy 3 days and 2 nights of informative speakers, interactive breakout sessions, entertainment, and relaxation.
$75 Donation to Share the Care covers all of your meals and accommodations.
Scholarships are available.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Please call Nikki Dixon at 407-423-5311 if you have any questions. |
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25 Years of Caring Gala
September 9, 2011
We are now accepting donation submissions for our 25 Years of Caring Gala silent and live auction. Requested items include: Airline Mileage, Theater Tickets, Sporting Event Tickets, Movie Passes, Vacation Getaways, and Gift Certificates.
CLICK HERE FOR GALA TICKETS |
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Discounted Disney Tickets
As part of our 12th Annual Caregiver Forum - we are connecting our caregivers to discounted Disney Tickets. Enjoy!!!!
CLICK HERE FOR DISNEY TICKETS
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2011 Golf Tournament: October 28th, 2011
Our Annual Golf Tournament is at
Rosen Shingle Creek
on Friday, October 28, 2011. Our 2011 tournament will be featured in Florida Golf Central Magazine. I can't wait to see everyone from last year and hopefully meet a few new friends this year!
Cost: $150 Individual Golfer / $500 Foursomes |
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National Morning Out
Helping to Keep Our Seniors Safe
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Free breakfast refreshments, safety device, crime
prevention literature and more!
Share the Care Conway Adult Day Center
1655 Peel Avenue
Orlando, FL 32806 |
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National Senior Citizens Day First Proclaimed by President Roanld Reagan in 1988, designates August 21st to honor our elderly poplulation, encouraging their recogition for the value and contribution of older Americans to home, family and society. |
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YOGA @ the Caregiver Resource Center
Join us Thursdays from 5:30p.m - 6:30p.m. for Free Yoga Classes!
Please bring your own yoga mat and water, and tips are welcomed and appreciated by the instructor.
Please call 407-423-5311 so we know to expect you!
Caregiver Resource Center
3822 Edgewater Dr.
Orlando FL 32804
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Caregiver Coffee at the Forum
Join us at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, September 9th at the Forum for a great oppurtunity to get together over coffee and share information about caregiver resources available in our community. This program is presneted by Dr. Annettee Kelly, PhD, ARNP.
If you have not already done so please visit Caregiver Cental.
CLICK HERE TO VISIT CAREGIVER CENTRAL |
Caregiver Forum Respite Request
If you qualify for overnight respite and wish to utilize those days during the Caregiver Forum now is the time to submit your request to Case Management. You will need to have selected the assisted living facility that you would like to ulitilze from our approved list and verifiy that they have space for the individual that you are caring for before requesting an authorization from Case Management.
If you have any questions, please call Rosa at (407) 423-5311. |
Share the Care Support Group
Share the Care Support Group meets every second Friday of the month from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. The August Support Group will be on Friday, August 12th in the Caregiver Resource Center, 3822 Edgewater Dr. Orlando FL 32804 |
Share the Care Satisfaction Survey
If you have not done so, please send in your Share the Care satisfaction survey. We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to hearing from you! |
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STC College Park
- Monday, August 1st - National friendship day
- Thursday, August 4th - Nutrition lesson
- Tuesday, August 9th - Book lovers day
- Friday, August 12th - LUAU!
- Tuesday, August 16th - Joke Day
- Thursday, August 18th - Kitchenless cooking
- Tuesday, August 23rd - Elvis Day
- Wednesday, August 24th - Pompeii
- Friday, August 26th - MLK "I have a dream speech"
- Monday, August 29th - Manicure Day
- Wednesday, August 31st - Kitchenless cooking
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STC Conway
- Tuesday, August 2nd - National Morning out
- Friday, August 12th - Music Therapy with Ms. Nancy
- Wednesday, August 17th - Nat'l Western Day "Dude Ranch Fixin"
- Friday, August 19th - Ice Cream Soda Day
- Tuesday, August 23rd - Clown/Masquerade Parade
- Thursday, August 25th - Hispanic Cultural Day
- Wednesday, August 31st - Monthly Birthday Celebration.
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STC Windermere
- Wednesday, August 3rd - Clay Therapy
- Friday, August 5th - Movie & Popcorn
- Wednesday, August 10th - Use your senses: Smell
- Friday, August 12th - LUAU & Hula Lessons!
- Tuesday, August 16th - Cooking: Mini Pizzas
- Thursday, August 18th - Bingo!
- Wednesday, August 24th - Arts & Crafts
- Friday, August 26th - Wii & Air Hockey
- Tuesday, August 30th - Remember when: School Days
- Wednesday, August 31st - Parachute Games
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STC Winter Garden
- Tuesday, August 2nd - Finger Painting and Trivia
- Thursday, August 4th - Hawaiian Luau & Birthday Party
- Wednesday, August 10th - Groovin' to the Oldies
- Friday, August 12th - Women on a Mission First Baptist Church
- Monday, August 15th - Parachute Play & Ring Toss
- Thursday, August 18th - Simon Says & Gospel Sing Along
- Tuesday, August 23rd - Arts and Crafts / Nails and Beauty
- Wednesday, August 24th - Let's Take a Trip (France)
- Tuesday, August 30th - Bingo!
- Wednesday, August 31st - Price is Right
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STC Oviedo
- Monday, August 1st -Ice Cream Sandwich treats
- Friday, August 5th - Movie Matinee
- Tuesday, August 9th - Wii Games
- Friday, August 12th - Arts and Crafts
- Wednesday, August 17th - Karaoke
- Thursday, August 18th - Bowling
- Tuesday, August 23rd - Reminiscing Corner
- Friday, August 26th - B-I-N-G-O
- Monday, August 29th - Name that tune
- Wednesday, August 31st - Hawaiian LUAU Party
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