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The Care Connection at Shepherd's Center Central promotes and supports the advancement of skills, good
health, and resilience of caregivers for older adults.
Shepherd's Center Central
is a not-for-profit community-based organization that empowers mid-life and older adults to live healthy, engaged and
independent lives.
www.sccentral.org
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your connection to service providers in the greater Kansas City Area
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Remember...The Care Connection at Shepherd's Center Central is here to help anyone who is concerned about an aging parent, loved one, neighbor, or friend who needs referrals to resources, care planning, practical advice, guidance in balancing work and family, or stress relief.
The Kansas City Caregiver Support Line provides resources and referrals for caregivers of older adults. Call 816-444-1122
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This Month's Tip
You Deserve A Break
Many businesses offer discounts to those 55 and over.Typically, one needs to ask for the discount. Below is a short list of local restaurants offering price breaks
Applebee's 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+) 
Arbys 10% off (55+)
Burger King 10% off (60+)
Chick-Fil-A 10% off or a free small drink or coffee (55+)
CiCi's Pizza 10% off (60+)
Dunkin' Donuts 10% off or free coffee (55+)
Golden Corral 10% off (60+)
Hardee's $.33 beverages everyday (65+)
IHOP 10% off (55+)
McDonald's discounts on coffee everyday (55+)
Steak 'n Shake 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+)
Subway 10% off (60+)
Sweet Tomatoes 10% off (62+)
Taco Bell 5% off; free beverages (65+)
Village Inn 10% off (60+)
Waffle House 10% off every Monday (60+)
Wendy's 10% off (55+)
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CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
If you are living with an ongoing health condition or are a caregiver of someone who does, such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, high blood pressure, or depression, this is for you! Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) workshops are interactive learning opportunities that teach techniques to manage common symptoms. Workshops are low-cost and led by trained leaders who are also living with an ongoing heath condition. Workshops include: decision-making and problem-solving, fatigue management; dealing with anger, depression and difficult emotions; communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals; using prescribed medication appropriately; making informed decisions and healthy eating.
Wednesdays, September 2 - October 7, 1:30 - 4 PM
Landon Center on Aging, 3599 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS
Contact Sara Kurtz at 913-945-6706 for more information
Senior Medicare Patrols (SMPs) empower and assist Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. In this session you will learn about scams and frauds that could affect you or your loved one. Many of these scams and frauds are preventable, learn how to detect them and where to report them. Presentation by April Hazen, Senior Medicare Patrol Program Director, Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services.
Wednesday, September 9, 12 Noon - 1 PM
Landon Center on Aging, 3599 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS
To register or for more information call 913.588.3094
QUALITY DEMENTIA CARE TRAINING
Families, Friends, Caregivers, Health Care Professionals, Social Workers and Attorneys are encouraged to attend this program. Topics include: The Legacy & Future of Better Elder Care, Nursing & Better Dementia Caregiving, Dementia & Better Care and Ethical Considerations. No cost to attend the training, $10 box lunch and fees for CEUs.
Friday, September 11, 11 AM - 4 PM
Country Club Bank and Community Room, Village West, 11006 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS
To register and for more information email info@kabc.org or call 1-800-525-1783
MAKING CHOICES--CARING FOR YOUR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT
As your body's health declines due to illness, the mind and spirit need more attention. Examining your life, finding meaning, and coming to terms with what may be left unfinished is very natural and very important. Whether one is the patient or family member even the smallest decisions become meaningful. This program, led by Kathy Pohr, LSW and Shawn Mueller, Account Liaison, guides you in thinking about the choices available when facing decisions about end of life, whenever that time occurs. Discussion will include healthcare options, advanced directives, living wills and others.
Wednesday, September 16, 12 Noon - 1 PM
Landon Center on Aging, 3599 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS
To register or for more information call 913.588.3094
LIVING WITH LOSS, ONE DAY AT AT TIME-LEARN, LAUGH, LIVE
When life throws you a curve ball, the best way to approach the situation is to learn about it, laugh about it and find a way to live with it. Embracing the challenge is the healthiest, most productive and only way to survive a difficult diagnosis and live life to the fullest. Gain insight and ideas of integrating the challenge into your daily life. and communitye with those who are providing support.
Wednesday, September 16, 6 - 7:30 PM
Turning Point, 8900 Stateline Road, st. 240, Leawood KS
To register call 913-574-0900
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Consider a Planned Gift. Please donate.
To make a bequest to SCC, simply include these words in your will: "I give to Shepherd Center of Kansas City Central, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, located in Kansas City, MO, __% of my estate for general purposes." To create a residual charitable bequest, use these words: "All the rest, residue and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, I give to Shepherd Center of Kansas City Central, a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation, located in Kansas City, MO, for its general purposes."
Visit us at www.sccentral.org. Call us at 816-444-1121.
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