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Generations’ Column for October 1, 2022

DINE WITH A DOC® - October 5, 2022:  Senior Education Ministries, in partnership with Generations and Vincennes University, will be presenting Dine with a Doc® on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Vincennes University’s Governor’s Hall – Trailblazer Room, 20 W Indianapolis Ave, Vincennes, IN. The program is free to the public, and a free lunch will be sponsored by Caregiver Homes.  This month’s speaker will be ProRehab’s Megan Brames, PT, DPT.  In addition, Melanie Garland from the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) will speak briefly on the Medicare Saving Program and SHIP information will be available at a SHIP resource table.  This program provides the opportunity to fellowship with peers while receiving valuable information from our medical community.  If you would like more information about Dine with a doc® you may visit www.dinewithadoc.com.  To RSVP for Dine with a Doc®, please contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or by email at catherine.jones@vinu.edu. 

SAVE THE DATE – STACK THE DECK AGAINST SCAMS, FRAUD AND ELDER ABUSE – NOVEMBER 16, 2022: Generations will be hosting its elder justice event, Stack the Deck Against Scams, Fraud and Elder Abuse on Wednesday, November 16^th, 2022 at the Green Activities Center, 120 W. Harrison St., Vincennes, IN on the Vincennes University Campus from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Join us for an afternoon of information on how to avoid financial exploitation, signs of elder abuse and how to report it and information on current scams that affect our local area.  This event is FREE and a FREE lunch will be provided; however, seating is limited and registration is required.  This event is made possible through funding from the Knox County Community Foundation.  Registration will begin on October 15^th, 2022.  Online registration link and event information will be posted to our website at generationsnetwork.org as well as to our Facebook page. Stay tuned…

GENERATIONS TO OFFER LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS IN OCTOBER: Generations will be offering a free 6-week course, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, every Thursday beginning October 6th through November 11th, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Generations (Zella Young Building – 3^rd Floor), 1019 N. 4^th St., Vincennes, IN.  Many adults with conditions such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, stroke, osteoporosis, and others struggle to find ways to manage their condition.  This program will address issues faced by individuals dealing with chronic disease.  Some of the topics discussed during the course of this program are:  techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation and poor sleep; decision-making skills to better deal with medication use and treatment options; exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance; pacing activity and rest; nutrition gaps; and action planning.  This program is FREE and a FREE lunch will be provided, but you must register, as seating is limited.  For more information, or to register, please contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or by e-mail at catherine.jones@vinu.edu.

MATTER OF BALANCE CLASS TO BE HELD IN BICKNELL: A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants learn to set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and learn simple exercises to increase strength and balance.  A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls will be offered at the Knox County 4-H Fairgrounds, 11728 IN-67, Bicknell, IN every Tuesday beginning October 4th, 2022 through November 22^nd, 2022. Classes will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This 8-week program is offered free of charge, but pre-registration is required. Spots are limited! A workbook will be provided and refreshments will be served.  For more information, or to register, contact Rita Wampler at 812-899-0465. 

GENERATIONS MAGAZINE:  Our magazine is geared toward adults in pre-retirement and retirement years and promotes active aging and preventive health. It is published three times a year and is free to subscribers.  All we need is your name and address. If you would like to receive future copies of the magazine, contact Brenda Hancock at 812-888-5146 or bhancock@vinu.edu.

Generations, Area 13 Agency on Aging & Disability, is a program of Vincennes University’s Community Services Division.  Our agency connects individuals and caregivers to community resources and options for long-term care and in-home services.  For more information, call 1-800-742-9002 or 812-888-5880 or visit our website at www.generationsnetwork.org

The Alzheimer’s Association provides caregivers and families with comprehensive online resources and information Their professionally staffed 24/7 Helpline (1.800.272.3900) offers information and advice to more than 250,000 callers each year. 
Visit their website at:  www.alz.org

The Support Group for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementia meets the second Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m. at Central Church of Christ (Fellowship Hall), 1600 Forbes Road, Vincennes.  The meetings provide the latest information on Alzheimer's research and medications, help and encouragement from other caregivers and open but confidential discussions and a chance to be heard.  For more information, contact Roger Wright, Support Group Facilitator, at (812) 882-7963 or centralccc@gmail.com.