Bhutanese Senior Adult Day Program ~ Part I

May 9th, 2012
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Bhutanese Senior Adult Day Program ~ Part I

Presented by Liz Tassone, Gerontologist and the Host of the Caring Matters E-CAREline sponsored by Catholic Charities of SouthWestern Ohio, and  Sheryl Rajbhandari, Volunteer Program Director

In collaboration with Mercy Franciscan Terrace Nursing Home, Catholic Charities of SouthWestern Ohio, and numerous volunteers, a weekly program has been organized by Sheryl Rajbhandari to provide meaningful activities for the senior members from the Bhutanese refugee community from Burundi.  Activities for the Bhutanese seniors include music, dance, games, crafts, gardening, ESL classes and social interaction with the residents of Mercy Franciscan Terrace makes the day an enjoyable learning experience for all.  Tune-in to learn more about this wonderful program, which has truly enhanced the lives of our newest U.S. residents.  

The book, “The Long Journey Home” authored by Sheryl Rajbhandari contains stories narrated by resettled Bhutanese.   Hard-copies of the book are available for sale at Blurb.com which has been priced US $ 19.95.

Filmed and produced by Margaret Iannaci, Coordinator, Caregiver Assistance Network It may take a few minutes to upload/buffer the podcast. Thank you for your patience!

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Caregiver Assistance Network ~ New Support Groups and Educational Talks for Family Caregivers in 2012

May 8th, 2012
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NEW SUPPORT GROUPS

Chestwood Village (Adult children of older adult group)
8073 Tylersville Road
West Chester, Ohio  45069
4th Thursday of each month (meets in the chapel)
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Open to the Public

Chestwood Village (Club House)
8073 Tylersville Road
West Chester, Ohio  45069
4th Friday of each month
3:00 – 4:40 p.m.
Open to the Public

Anderson Hills United Methodist Church
7515 Forest Road, Cincinnati, Ohio  45255
3rd Sunday of each month
2:00 – 3:30 p.m. (parlor)
Open to the Public

Sycamore Senior Center (Conference Room)
4455 Carver Woods Road, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242
2nd Wednesday of each month
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Open to the Public

Bayley Place
401 Farrell Court, Cincinnati, Ohio 45233
Every Friday
9:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Open to the Public

Attention Family Caregivers in Bulter County Ohio…..Coming Soon
A Family Support Group at the Waterford of Fairfield
1460 Corydale Drive
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
Date to be announced

Upcoming Family Caregiver Educational Talks

Tools for Caregivers Series
St. Michael’s Church
11144 Spinner Street
Sharonville, OH  45241
Wednesday, May 9,   7:00 – 8:30 p.m. (cafteria)  ~ “Where Can I Turn for Help?”

“Partnerships in Motion: A Renaissance in Aging”
(A two night workshop for caregivers and care receivers)

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish                                                                                                                                                                                                                                7820 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45255                                                                                                                                                                  Tuesdays, June 5th and June 12th ~ 5:30pm – 8:30 pm                                                                                                                                                        Advance Registration Only ~ $15.00 per person registration fee.                                                                                                                                               CE Units available                                                                                                                                           
To register and for more information call (513) 929-4483                                                                                                                                                         Light supper served.

Madisonville Recreation Center Presents:  Caregiver Information Series                                                                                                                                               5320 Stewart Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45227

“Legal and Financial Planning for Long Term Care”                                                                                                                                                                   Presented by:   Rebecca Goodman, J.D.                                                                                                                                                                                                     Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

“Tools for Caregivers”                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Presented by:  Margaret Iannaci, Coordinator of the Caregiver Assistance Network                                                                                                           Monday, June 11, 2012  from 1:00-2:30 p.m.

If you would like more information on our free Educational Talks for family caregivers, please call 513.929.4483 for a listing.

If you live in the Greater Cincinnati Area, the Caregiver Assistance Network would like to provide free talks of interest to family caregivers.  Please call the CAREline at (513) 929 – 4483 for details.  Talks can be given to church groups, at senior centers, assisted living/nursing care facilities, hospitals or to employee groups.

If the many challenges of family caregiving are becoming insurmountable, why not try visiting one of our 25 family caregiver support/resources groups throughout the Greater Cincinnati area.  Please call the Caregiver CAREline at
(513) 929 – 4483 for support group details. You can find a support group by clicking on the Support Group tab above.

Remember. You need to care for yourself in order for you to care for others.

Please visit our sponsors for your caregiving needs.

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