Capital District Center for Independence, Inc.

What temperature do you keep your home at?

Remember, COVID-19 is still around. What's the difference between the flu, RSV, and COVID-19? Check out the NYS Health Department's breakdown.
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/13732.pdf

Kindness, pass it on......

Did your family get the booster? It is not too late! If you need help with scheduling a vaccine appointment, give us a call!

How are your New Year's resolutions going? Here is an idea for meaningful mornings!

Our offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr.

It is fun to get outside in the winter months but please remember to be safe!

It is not too late to get an updated COVID-19 Vaccine! Need help finding a vaccine. give us a call!

Donations needed! Unfortunately, when Shop Rite closed, our weekly donations ended. Our shelves are getting low, but the need is increasing. Please consider donating Non-perishable items to help others in need. Every can counts!

The First snowstorm of the year is predicted this weekend. Stay warm and safe!

https://247ssdi.com/f/national-disabilities-awareness-month---2023

On February 26, 1987 President Ronald Reagan officially declared Proclamation 5613 making March National Disabilities Awareness Month. The proclamation called for people to provide understanding, encouragement and opportunities to help persons with disabilities to lead productive and fulfilling lives.

We join the disability community in the morning of the loss of Judy Heumann the Mother of the Independent Living Movement!

https://ncil.org/ncil-mourns-the-passing-of-judy-heumann/ -37380

Happy International Women's Day

International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women

Happy Holi!

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Aging and Disability Resource Centers in a
No Wrong Door System

BACKGROUND
Finding the right long-term services and supports can be a difficult task for individuals and their
family members. While there are many options currently available in home, residential, and
institutional settings, navigating the maze of this fragmented system can be overwhelming for
families. This is especially true when they are dealing with disability, a health crisis, or an injury
in a loved one.
The current system for long-term services and supports involves multiple agencies and numerous
funding streams. Each agency has unique intake forms and assessment procedures. Dismayed by
the bureaucratic complexity of finding the right services, many families inadvertently choose
expensive options—most notably institutional care—which can quickly drain resources and
negatively impact quality of life.
THE NO WRONG DOOR SYSTEM
No Wrong Door, a coordinated access system to long-term services and supports, offers a more
streamlined approach. It provides information and assistance to individuals needing either public
or private resources, professionals seeking assistance on behalf of clients, and people planning
for their future long-term care. The No Wrong Door system is a collaborative effort of the
Administration for Community Living, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the
Veterans Health Administration. It supports state efforts to streamline access to long-term
services and supports for all populations and all payers. The system also serves as the entry point
to public programs, including those funded under Medicaid, the Older Americans Act, the
Veterans Health Administration, and state revenue sources.
No Wrong Door activities are available in communities across the country. They are
recognizable, trusted places where people of all ages, incomes, and abilities can go for
information and one-on-one counseling about the full range of available options. The goals of the
No Wrong Door system include:
 Creating a person-centered, community-based environment that promotes independence
and dignity for individuals;
 Providing easy access to information and one-on-one counseling to assist consumers in
exploring a full range of long-term support options; and
 Providing resources and services that support the needs of family caregivers.
The No Wrong Door model is designed to address the frustrations many consumers and their
families experience when they need long-term services and supports

Caring for YOUR Nutrition
Are you a family caregiver? You may not think of yourself that way, but if you spend time tending to the
needs or concerns of a person with an ongoing illness, injury or disability you are considered a caregiver.
Approximately 85% of people with dementia and chronic illness are cared for exclusively in their own
homes. On average, their loved ones provide 12 hours of assistance a day.
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That can be difficult to juggle
with work and other responsibilities, and it often takes an economic and physical toll. As a result,
caregivers often report significant stress, depression, anxiety and fatigue.
Caregiving also can take its toll on caregiver nutrition. Limited time to cook or shop may result in
reaching for sweets or picking up fast food, which don’t need a lot of preparation or advance planning.
Nutrients that can fall short include protein and fluids, as well as fiber, vitamins and minerals from fruits
and vegetables that may not be present in convenience items.
That leaves the caregiver at risk of malnutrition, and, in turn, more susceptible to the physical effects of
stress. The good news is that eating a healthful diet can reduce the negative effects of stress. So, while
caregivers are often rightfully focused on making sure they provide healthy meals for those they care
for, it is very important for caregivers to keep their own nutrition and hydration at the top of their
priority list.
How can you do this to your full list of items on your “to do” list? A good way to start a new habit is to
take the first few steps first. Begin with drinking beverages at each meal and 2-3 times between meals.
Examples of healthy drinks include: water, milk, juice (for those fruits/vegetables you may be missing),
or non-sweetened drinks. Next, focus on protein, a key nutrient that builds strength and provides
important minerals. Ways you can add protein to your day include:
 At meals, eat your protein first
 Snack on cheese
 Replace cereal with eggs
 Top your food with chopped almonds
 Choose Greek yogurt
 Have a protein shake
 Eat low/no fat dairy products
 Include a high-protein food like fish,
chicken, beef, eggs with every meal
 Pair peanut butter or yogurt with fruit
 Try a variety of plant proteins like nuts,
peanut butter, beans and tofu
 Drink a liquid supplement like Ensure or
Glucerna
To find more ideas for high protein foods, increasing fluids and other ways to prevent malnutrition,
review this National Institute on Aging resource, consult your healthcare provider, contact a dietitian, or
go to reliable websites like the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, US Department of Agriculture and
the National Council on Aging.
This message is part of ACL’s focus on malnutrition, during Malnutrition Awareness Week, October 5-9,
2020. To find out more about these topics go to the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral
Nutrition or DefeatMalnutrition.Today.

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Alzheimer's disease: I--Factors associated with carer burden. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry. 1999 Aug; 14(8):651-61

https://acl.gov/news-and-events/announcements/march-developmental-disabilities-awareness-month

Happy March!

Assistive Technology Awareness Day is March 1

AT solutions are as diverse as the goals of the millions of people who benefit from them. A few examples of AT that capture this diversity include speech-generating devices, video magnifiers, timers, wheelchairs, automatic lights, ramps and lifts, voice recognition software, shoe horns, and automatic can openers.

ACL is proud to fund Assistive Technology Act programs in every state and territory that help older adults and people with disabilities discover, try, reutilize, and finance assistive technology. As a result of these programs, in FY22:

Nearly 45,000 individuals participated in AT device demonstrations.
More than 43,000 devices were loaned so individuals could “try-before-they-buy.”
88,000 AT devices were reutilized, saving consumers more than $38 million.
$7.4 million in financial loans were made to help finance AT devices.
In December, the Assistive Technology Act was reauthorized by Congress for the first time since 2004. This reauthorization updates and modernizes the law and will help expand the capacity of AT Act programs to innovate, collaborate, and serve people with disabilities and older adults.

We hope you will join us in celebrating by sharing how AT has helped you on social media. Share a photo, video, or story of how you use AT in your life with .

Want to watch a great movie and learn a little about black history? This movie gets two thumbs up from our staff! Hidden Figures

Hidden Figures, a historical drama movie starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe is available to stream now. Watch it on Freevee, Disney Plus, Spectrum TV, Prime Video, Vudu, Redbox. or Apple TV on your Roku device.

Help prevent drug Overdose!

The Office is Closed for President's Day

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Did you know CDCI has two Certified The Butt Stops Here© leaders? If you are interested in quitting give us a call!

The Butt Stops Here program helps individuals stop smoking and va**ng. The program consists of seven, one-hour sessions and includes a workbook and two weeks of ni****ne patches or gum.

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Happy Valentine's Day to All!

Winter can be a hard time of year. Please reach out if you need help. Its just a phone call away!

RespectAbility recognizes African Americans with disabilities who have made outstanding contributions to our society. Learn more about these awesome contributions!

https://www.respectability.org/2021/02/black-history-month-2021/

Our food bank is open week days 10am-3pm. If you need assistance or would like to donate please contact us!

Remember to Boost! If you need information on vaccines or need a free COVID-19 home test please contact the Center!

Spotted CDCI's Executive Director at the New York Association on Independent Living's Legislative day! If you would like more information on NYAIL's legislative priorities or would like to help please reach out to the Center!