VNHC Special Notice of Helpful Information

Turn in your unused or expired medication on Saturday, April 30th at the La Cumbre Plaza at 121 S. Hope Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Posted on behalf of Elizabeth Taylor, Community Case Manager

Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital

Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research

In honor of Alzheimer's Brain Awareness Month in June, Director of Diversity & Inclusion, Edie Yau, has offered to present on 'Healthy Living for your Brain and Body' in a webinar.  

Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research

Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Time: 12:00-1:00 pm

Register online at: http://cc.readytalk.com/r/7tv92dwnf176?1460744573237

Description: For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. There will be time for Q&A at the end.  

Posted on behalf of Donna Beal, MPH, MCHES 

Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy 

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

Educator and Care Specialist - Santa Barbara

Alzheimer's Association, California Central Chapter is hiring for a Educator and Care Specialist to provide supportive services to seniors residing in Santa Barbara County. This is a P/T, position with benefits.  This position is responsible for staffing our Santa Barbara office 32 hours per week and providing education, information, referral and support services to people with dementia, caregivers, and family members of people with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders and ensuring the community is informed and educated about Alzheimer's disease and the services provided by the Association.

Basic Duties:

• Learn, schedule and deliver Family Caregiver Education programs in the community
• Responsible for providing individual and family care consultations / coaching sessions in person, by telephone, and via e-mail.
• Develop new and maintain existing relationships with other service organizations with an intention to provide services within the community setting, with a focus on those serving low income and minority populations
• Provide oversight chapterwide of Support Group facilitators

Minimum Requirements:

·         Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, human services or a related field desirable.

·          Experience working with people with dementia and their caregivers highly desirable.

·         Outgoing and comfortable meeting new people

·         Experience and comfort with public speaking

·         Ability to work collaboratively in a busy office environment

·         Knowledge of Alzheimer's disease, dementia and community resources, desirable.

·         Experience in assessment and counseling families, desirable.

·         Experience in use of Microsoft applications and office information systems.

·         Some Travel required; Valid California Drivers license and use of personal vehicle.

Please send cover letter of interest and resumes to:
Attention:  HR
Alzheimer's Association
1528 Chapala St, Suite 204
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
 cacentral-HR@alz.org
EOE

Posted on behalf of Donna Beal, MPH, MCHES 

Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy 

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

National Healthcare Decisions Day

 

April 14 is National Healthcare Decisions Day. "Get It Done Today," a free event April 14 in Santa Barbara, encourages people to complete Advance Health Care Directives. The event is sponsored by the Alliance for Living and Dying Well. For more information, see:
http://www.noozhawk.com/health/article/alliance_for_living_and_dying_well_advance_care_planning_20160413

Posted on behalf of Dennis Tivey, Santa Barbara County Dept. of Social Services

Alzheimer's Association Conference - Registration Open

You are cordially invited to attend the Dementia:  Current Trends and Future Directions conference on June 9th in Ventura, CA, hosted by the Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter. Registration is now open and available at http://act.alz.org/site/Calendar?id=123001&view=Detail 

Presenting the latest in dementia research and information occurring close to home and internationally, the Conference also presents practical information about Alzheimer's disease and tips on successful caregiving. Leading experts from across the country guarantee you a high-level educational experience. 

We promise you a day of outstanding education with two breakout session, roundtable discussions and networking opportunities. CEUs are offered for professionals.

Registration is limited to the first 250 attendees.  Don't miss this opportunity.

Posted on behalf of Donna Beal, MPH, MCHES 

Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy 

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

Older Americans Month nominees needed

If you know anyone who would be a good nominee for Older Americans Month, please send the nomination form to the Area Agency on Aging. The deadline for the submission of nominations for Older Americans Month awards is April 15th. 

Here are the seven categories:

• Senior Citizen of the Year         
• Media Advocate of the Year
• Public Official of the Year
• Senior Citizen Program of the Year
• Caregiver of the Year
• Intergenerational Effort of the Year
• Older Worker of the Year

Thanks.

Posted on behalf of Brad Parks, Division Chief for Adult Services

Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services

Alzheimer's Fact Sheets

Click to view the 2016 Alzheimer's Appropriations Facts Sheet, Facts and Figures Sheet, Caregivers Fact Sheet, Hope for Alzheimer's Act, and the Legislator Handout.

 

Posted on behalf of Donna Beal, MPH, MCHES 

Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy 

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

Can Alzheimer's be Stopped? PBS NOVA pre-screening

Join scientists on Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m. at the UC Santa Barbara Pollack Theater for a special pre-screening, as they untangle the cause of this tragic illness, and go behind the scenes of major drug trials to discover therapies that may slow and even prevent the disease. Click here to view the flyer.

 

Posted on behalf of Donna Beal, MPH, MCHES 

Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy 

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

 

 

 

 

Healthier Living: Managing Ongoing Health Conditions

The spring session of Healthier Living has started. This is a top-notch, evidence-based program for anyone dealing with a chronic condition that will focus on skills such as goal setting, making an action plan, problem solving, and good communication. It also uses behavioral strategies to help with pain, sleep, nutrition, exercise and stress.  The current group is very small and is willing to accept new members at the 2nd session on April 11th. If you know someone who may benefit, please share the attached flyer with them. Thank you.

Posted on behalf of Margaret Weiss, MPH, Health Education Director
Sansum Clinic

Aging/LTSS Legislation

Here is a list of outstanding California legislation on aging and long-term services & supports (LTSS), a fact sheet on LTSS from Megan Burke at the SCAN Foundation, and a fact sheet on SB 938 (regarding conservatorships and psychotropic drugs):

List of Legislation
LTSS Fact Sheet
SB 938 Fact Sheet

AAN members are invited to review the bills and send comments (positive, negative, or suggesting changes), to jasinskich@ail.com or (805) 967-7170.

Note also that the SCAN Foundation sends out weekly email on aging and LTSS. Anyone interested in receiving those emails can sign up on their website at www.thescanfoundation.org.

Sent on behalf of Cheri Jasinski, Office of Senator Hannah-Beth Jackson