Lincoln Caregivers Education Group

🎅🏻🎄🎼Thank you to all who joined us yesterday for our annual holiday gathering, we had fun and enjoyed the very festive music performed by Four For Thee!

We hope to see you tomorrow at Aldergate UMC at 1:30p.m.

🎄❄️🎼We hope you will join us for our Holiday Party next Tuesday at 1:30p.m. at Aldersgate UMC. We will enjoy Christmas Music performed by Four for Thee, yummy treats and receive a special gift from the Lincoln Caregivers Education Group members!

We hope you will join us for the November Caregivers Education Group. Dr. Julie Masters, PhD. will be discussing The Value of Love in Caring for Others.

During her presentation she will share that to be a caregiver requires a willingness to love unconditionally. She said it also requires us to find places where we can feel loved and appreciated so we can continue in our role. She shared that this talk will focus on how we benefit from outside sources of support in our efforts to provide care to those we love.

Dr. Masters is a professor and chair of the department of gerontology at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She holds the Terry Haney Chair of Gerontology. She teaches courses on the Lincoln campus. She also supervises honors students and doctoral students interested in end of life issues. Having walked the family caregiver journey personally makes her even more caring and compassionate about caregiving.

We hope you will join us!

Just a reminder that the Lincoln Caregivers Education Group meeting is tomorrow. Hope to see you there!

Join us for our September 26th Lincoln Caregivers Education Group meeting at Aldersgate UMC.

Dr. Bob Bleicher will be presenting "The Role of a DNR in End-of-Life Care: A Physician’s Perspective”

Dr. Bob Bleicher is the Medical and Executive Director at HoriSun Hospice in Lincoln, Nebraska. He has practiced medicine and provided hospice medical direction in Lincoln for over thirty years. He has strong beliefs in compassionate care with attention to patients' and families' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. He is board certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Internal Medicine, and Pulmonary Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Bleicher is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. This presentation will discuss the medical details of a DNR, and the benefits of hospice.

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A big thank you to all who braved the heat and made it to the Caregivers Education Group today. Jen with Lincoln Wellness Group, Natalie with Visiting Angels and Michaela with Eastmont gave us wonderful information!

Lincoln Parkinson's Disease Support Group invites you to our next meeting on Sunday, August 27, at 2:00
Topic: Remaining in Your Own Home -- making a home comfortable, safe, and functional to age in place.
Presenter: Karla Freese with Home Care Partners
We will meet in-person at Sheridan Lutheran Church, 6955 Old Cheney Rd.
Enter by Door 4 and the Great Room is immediately to the right.
If you are driving east on Old Cheney, take a right just before S. 70th.
If you are coming from the south or north, S. 70th will let you turn left or right, respectively. Take the driveway on the west side of S 70th.
If you cannot join us in person, join us by Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/85204261863?pwd=LzVZS3A4SXhmT3dqVWwwTzg3NURXdz09

Meeting ID: 852 0426 1863
Passcode: 394550

You can join any time after 1:45 to allow you to adjust the microphone, speakers, and camera; and greet your friends. Meeting starts at 2:00. After the presentation and business stuff, we usually break into patient and caregiver groups.
A recording will also be posted on our website at lpdsg.org a few days later.

If you know of someone who has no computer, have them call one of the numbers below to listen by phone. They should choose a number close to their location, as long-distance charges may apply, and use another number if their first choice is busy.They will be asked to sign in with the meeting id and the passcode (above)

We hope you will join us for a August 22nd Caregiver Education Group meeting!

This is the third virtual workshop presented in 2023 sponsored by the Nebraska Caregiver Coalition to provide information to caregivers. It is titled “Positive Caregiving: Harnessing the Power of Positive Emotions in the Caregiving Journey” presented by Dr. Sarah Teten Kanter, Ph.D. It will be held from 12:00pm to 1:00pm CT. You will receive a meeting ID and/or information to join on Zoom when you register. There will be one more presentation coming in November and I will send information about it later.

The presentation will focus on the following points:
*How to harness the power of positive emotions in your caregiving journey
*The four pillars of positive caregiving: perspective, savoring, reminiscence and growth
*Incorporating gratitude, empathy, forgiveness, love, and awe into your daily routine
*Positive practices for all caregiving scenariios: new/sudden caregivers, part-time and full-time caregivers, and caregivers to loved ones living in a care community
*Practicing micro-moments of positive self-care for caregivers

Dr. Kanter is on a mission to help people embrace the gift of growing older. She focuses on making caregiving and care receiving a positive experience and an opportunity for personal growth. She has written a book titled “Positive Caregiving” which offers an alternative, positive perspective and provides an accessible, research-based path for people who want to make the most of the caregiving experience. For more information visit https://www.positivecaregiving.com/the-book

To register for this August 23rd event please go to https://go.unl.edu/caregivers There is no cost to attend this session, however registration is required.

You won’t want to miss this so get it on your calendar and register soon.

Wow what a turnout for the Lincoln Caregivers Education Group presentation today! Thank you to Beth from Aging Partners/ADRCNebraska for a wonderful presentation on all of the services offered by Aging Partners and our local senior centers.

Join us for our next presentation on Tuesday, August 22nd at 1:30pm at Aldersgate!

Reminder the Lincoln Caregivers Education Group meets on Tuesday, July 25th at 1:30p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. We hope to see you there!

We hope you will join us for our July 25th Lincoln Caregivers Education Group!

Thank you to our wonderful speakers Alan Kuzma of Kuzma Financial Services and Ramzi Hynek of Rembolt Ludtke for speaking to our group on the importance of financial and legal preparation as we age.

Reminder: The Lincoln Caregivers Education Group meeting is Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Aldersgate United Methodist Church. Hope to see you there!

Reminder: The Caregivers Education Group meeting is Tuesday at 1:30p.m. Hope to see you there!

Thank you to all who joined at Aldersgate UMC for the May Lincoln Caregivers Education Group. Gayleen did a great job, I think we all learned a lot!

Reminder the Caregiver Education Group is Tuesday at 1:30p.m. s The meetings will be held at the Aldersgate UMC, 84th and South Streets here in Lincoln. There is ample parking, no steps, and a nice meeting room. Please note there is currently construction on 84th Street so please plan for some delay. We can't wait to see you tomorrow at Aldersgate!

The presentation for May 23rd entitled Dealing With Dementia will be given by Gayleen Bradley. Gayleen is administrator of Orchard Park but is also certified to teach about dementia. She will be sharing tips and techniques for caregivers, families, neighbors, and friends who are caring for someone with any of the dementias, including Alzheimer’s Disease. As I have shared with you she has over 13 years of personal and professional experience in senior and dementia care as well as facilitating two support groups a month. She will also bring resource books. These offer even more resource contacts. As our population ages there is an increasing need for caregivers as well as information and resources for all of us to help others.

The Caregiver Education Group sponsors meetings for caregivers held the fourth Tuesday of each month at 1:30pm CT. The meetings are now going to be held at the Aldersgate UMC, 84th and South Streets here in Lincoln. There is ample parking, no steps, and a nice meeting room. The presentation begins at 1:30pm CT. There is always time allowed for discussion and sharing after the presentation. Everyone is welcome to attend. The meetings are free and you do NOT need to register.

The presentation for May 23rd entitled Dealing With Dementia will be given by Gayleen Bradley. Gayleen is administrator of Orchard Park but is also certified to teach about dementia. She will be sharing tips and techniques for caregivers, families, neighbors, and friends who are caring for someone with any of the dementias, including Alzheimer’s Disease. As I have shared with you she has over 13 years of personal and professional experience in senior and dementia care as well as facilitating two support groups a month. She will also bring resource books. These offer even more resource contacts. As our population ages there is an increasing need for caregivers as well as information and resources for all of us to help others.

Make your Give To Lincoln Day gifts online now through May 24th and they count for the event and qualify for matching funds.

Visit www.givetolincoln.com to make your online gift to the Caregiver Relief Fund (Search by name.) This will help caregivers throughout the eight-county service area of Aging Partners – Butler, Fillmore, Lancaster, Polk, Saline, Saunders, Seward, and York. We were able to help a number of caregivers last year and hope to be able to help even more this year with your help.

Support the Caregiver Relief Fund now through May 24th and your gifts are eligible for the Challenger Match Fund! This always helps to increase the amount to the Fund.

If you wish to write a check make it payable to the Lincoln Community Foundation and put the Caregiver Relief Fund in the memo line. You may drop off your check or mail it to the Lincoln Community Foundation office at 215 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln NE 68508 but it must be postmarked by May 17th so it is received by the May 24th deadline.

We really are counting on your help this year. Any amount will help. On behalf of the caregivers you will be helping, thank you so much.

We are moving... beginning this month our monthly education events will be held at Aldersgate United Methodist Church at 84th and South Street. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Thank you to all who joined us for the wonderful presentation by the Eastridge Hospice Singers yesterday!

Reminder: tomorrow is the Lincoln Caregivers Education Group at Walt Library!

We hope you will join us Tuesday, April 25th at Walt Library!

We hope you will join us on Tuesday, March 28th at Walt Library!

Thank you to all who joined us for the Caregiver Education Group today! What a great group!

Mark your calendar and RSVP early to [email protected] to participate in the Messiah Lutheran Respite Project.

🚨 Take Action! Protect Resident Voting Rights 📣

Nebraska Health Care Association is coming to you today with an urgent request to submit letters to protect the voting rights of Nebraska seniors in nursing homes and assisted living communities across the state.

We need your voice! Please help us gather as many letters as possible from residents or their family members describing the importance of protecting their right to vote. Scan and email the letters to [email protected] with the subject line "Voter ID" or fax them to 402-475-6289.

Letters are due by tomorrow, Jan. 31, at 5:00 p.m. CT, to allow NHCA time to include them in our testimony at the Wednesday hearing on LB535.

Mark your calendars for our February meeting at Walt Library!

Join us on January 24th at our new location... Walt Library!

A big thank you to all who came out for the fun Holiday gathering today. Thank you to Four for Thee for the beautiful holiday music.
We wish you all a very happy Holiday season!

Today is the day! We hope to see you at 1:30p.m. at Gere Library. We have a yummy popcorn bar, great music and games planned.

See you there!

We hope you will join us on Tuesday, December 13th for our Caregiver Holiday Party!

The Caregiver Education Group meeting for caregivers is the fourth Tuesday of the month – October 25th - at 1:30pm at Gere Library, 2400 S 56th Street. The presentation will be given by Mark Sunderman, PT, GCS Director of Rehabilitation at Eastmont. Mark will be talking about Posture Perfection! He will share how to learn the benefits of focusing on posture. As a caregiver with your attention on what’s beneficial for the one you are caring for, you often forget how important it is to take care of yourself and remain healthy so you can continue as a caregiver for your loved one. Mark has a wealth of information to share so put the date on your calendar and plan to attend. There will be time for questions following Mark’s presentation. Several of the Education Group members will be there to answer questions and work with you as well.

Everyone is welcome to attend. You do not need to register. There will be folders of information/resources for each attendee. Masks are encouraged but not required. Treats and water will be provided. There is plenty of parking and the room is readily accessible.

Congratulations to Suzy Campbell on being named the Coalition for Older Adult Health Promotion Volunteer of the Year. We are so proud of you and thankful for all you do for the caregiver community.

Eastmont is proud to host Joy Loverde, the author of Who Will Take Care of me When I’m Old?

RSVP by calling 402-858-2741 or online and EastmontBuildingCommunity.com

We hope you will join the Nebraska Caregiver Coalition for a presentation by Rita Paskowitz titled Recognizing the Heroes Within. The presentation is November 3rd starting at 12:00 CT – 1:00pm.

Register here:
https://go.unl.edu/caregivers