Ash Management Plan (URGENT)

 

Dear Community Network Members

 

Information about safe ash cleanup is being disseminated by the county and we wanted to be sure that all of you have these guidelines to minimize negative impacts to health, safety and environment. 

 

Santa Barbara County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has developed an Ash Management Plan for the communities within the County affected by the Thomas Fire. The plan provides a consistent approach to dealing with the ash in order to protect the health of the public and the environment.

 

Attached please find a copy of the Ash Management Plan. Additional information and copies can also be located at Preliminary Ash Management Plan. This plan, along with other cleanup and health resource information can be located at Cleanup & Health Resources and Thomas Fire Information. Please distribute this information to all individuals actively involved in street cleanup activities. You may also want to add this information to your agency or company webpage.

 

Please contact Jeff Gater, Emergency Manager, at jgater@sbcoem.org with any questions.

 

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

 

CMS Webinar on December 7th: Interdisciplinary Care Teams

 

Dear Colleagues-

 

On December 7, the CMS Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office (MMCO), in collaboration with The Lewin Group and the American Geriatrics Society, is holding a webinar discussing Interdisciplinary Care Teams for Older Adults.

 

This webinar will teach participants to: 

1. Identify different members of the ICT and how the team's approach to care may change over time based on the social and health needs of the older adult.

2. Describe effective approaches to create high performing teams including clarifying roles of team members and establishing methods of communication and information sharing with the individual, their family and core team members.

3. Demonstrate basic knowledge of strategies to integrate long-term services and supports into care planning and overall team coordination.

4. Demonstrate an understanding of how the ICT interacts with the consumer and if appropriate, their caregiver.

 

Featured Speakers include:

• Gwendolyn Graddy-Dansby, M.D., F.A.C.P., Medical Director, PACE Southeast Michigan
• Sandra White, LMSW, ACSW, PACE Southeast Michigan
• Ellen LaSalvia, MSW, LSW, Buckeye Health Plan

For more details, please click here for the flyer.

 

Thank you,

 

 

Sarah S. Steenhausen, M.S.

Senior Policy Advisor

The SCAN Foundation

3800 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 400

Long Beach, CA  90806

Phone (916) 529-6729

Fax (562) 308-2707

SSteenhausen@TheSCANFoundation.org

www.TheSCANFoundation.org

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Posted on behalf of Barbara Finch, Children and Adult Network Director

Santa Barbara County Department of Social Services

 

 

Leading from Within

Please click here for an excellent opportunity being offered by Leading from Within. As a graduating member of the first cohort, I can tell you that the process and the time commitment is well worth it. An informational meeting is coming up next week! Please attend if you are interested! You won’t regret it.

 

Posted on behalf of Ann McCarty, Executive Director

North County Rape Crisis and Child Protection Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Savvy Caregiver and Help & Hope Programs

The Alzheimer's Association is already planning some terrific educational offering for caregivers in 2018.  Please help us spread the word about our upcoming Savvy Caregiver program in Santa Maria this January and our Help & Hope program in Santa Barbara this February. 

Posted on behalf of Donna K Beal, MPH, MCHES, Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FSA Flyer Caring Together SP

 

FSA welcomes Spanish-speaking referrals to our caregiver counseling programs!  We would greatly appreciate your encouraging clients to connect with us.  We have openings NOW, in both Lompoc and Santa Barbara. 

 

Please click here for the flyer.

 

Posted on behalf of Cynthia McNulty, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #20693

Senior Services Program Manager
Family Service Agency

Santa Maria Valley Youth & Family Center

LiveWell

The Alzheimer's Association® LiveWell Online Resources are free, interactive tools that empower individuals with early-stage Alzheimer's or another dementia to live a quality life for as long as possible. 

Created with input from people living with dementia, LiveWell Online Resources use short questionnaires and compelling video testimonials to provide insight and personal action plans around five key topics:

Life After Diagnosis
You Are More Than Your Diagnosis
Live Healthy
Maximize Your Independence
Live In The Moment

 

alz.org/livewell
  

Posted on behalf of Donna K Beal, MPH, MCHES, Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

Dementia: Current Trends and Future Directions - participant survey

The Alzheimer's Association, California Central Chapter is planning for our Dementia:  Current Trends and Future Directions conference to be held at the Residence Inn by Marriott  in Oxnard on June 14, 2018.  Our planning committee would like to invite you to take a short survey to help us identify topics that have value and importance for you. 

Click on this link to be taken to the survey:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZJ5Q6X7

We invite you to share this survey with your colleagues. 

Please complete the survey by Tuesday, October 31, 2017 and thank you in advance for your opinion.

Posted on behalf of Donna K Beal, MPH, MCHES, Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

 

 

You're Invited! Caregiver Appreciation Reception

 

Hi all,

 

Please share this flyer (click here) with Lompoc caregiver clients who might enjoy this Caregiver Appreciation Reception in Lompoc, at the Family Caregiver Support Network, located at 223 South C Street.

 

Please ensure RSVP’s to the FCSB Support Coordinator @ 805-875-8868.

 

Sincerely,

Cynthia

 

Cynthia McNulty, LCSW, Senior Services Program Manager

Family Service Agency

Free Flu Shots - Wednesday, November 1

 

 

Free Flu Shots

Wednesday, November 1

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Goleta Valley Community Center

5679 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA

Protect yourself and your family this flu season!

Free flu vaccinations for all community members

3 years and older

No appointment needed.

For more information Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

call: (805) 346-8420 or go to www.sbcphd.org

 

Vacuna Contra la Gripe Gratis

miércoles, 1 de noviembre

3:00pm - 7:00pm

Goleta Valley Community Center

5679 Hollister Avenue, Goleta, CA

¡Protéjase y proteja a su familia en esta temporada de gripe!

Vacunas gratis contra la gripe para

todos los miembros de la comunidad

3 años de edad y mayores

No necesita cita.

Para obtener más información de lunes a viernes, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Llame: (805) 346-8420 o vaya a www.sbcphd.org

Click here for the flyers.

 

 

Posted on behalf of Ed Tran, RN, PHN, MSN

Maternal Child & Adolescent Health (MCAH) Director

MCAH Field Nursing Manager

Santa Barbara County Public Health Department

Nov. 2 Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Summit ~ Register Today

 SUPPORTING ACTIVE & HEALTHY COMMUNITIES

 

 Register Now for the 2017 Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Summit 

 

Event Details:

Link to Agenda Topics: http://livewellsbc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/HEAL_Summit_Handout_2017.pdf

 

When: Thursday, November 2, 2017 8:30AM-3:30PM

Where: Santa Ynez Valley Marriott, 555 McMurray Rd, Buellton, CA 93427

Event Registration: http://livewellsbc.org/heal-summit/

 

 

Where you live, work, learn, and play is a major contributor in shaping your health. The physical design of your community affects your health every time you step out your front door. Sometimes making healthy choices is not easy — such as being physically active when you do not have access to sidewalks or safe parks, or eating right when healthy foods are not available or are too expensive.

From informed planning to the design of individual buildings and landscapes, creating communities that support healthy living requires multi-sector collaboration.
Join us to engage in the conversation at the 2017 Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Summit to hear from HEAL campaign leaders, policy specialists, and program managers about their collaborations for collective impact, as well as how each see their work as part of the larger HEAL movement!
WHO WOULD BENEFIT FROM ATTENDING ...

• Elected Officials

• Municipal Leaders
• City/County Staff
• Business Owners
• Environmental Agency Personnel

• Human Resources
• Philanthropy
• Hospital Personnel
• Food System Partners

• Health and Wellness Partners 

 

Thank you,

 

Live Well Santa Barbara County

www.LiveWellSBC.org

 

 

Día de Los Abuelos - September 14, 2017

 

Día de Los Abuelos

4^th Annual event Celebrating & Honoring Latino Elders

Thursday, September 14, 2017

RSVP at 805-692-6923

 

 

Why Alzheimer's is a public health issue

 

While Alzheimer’s has traditionally been seen as an aging issue, Alzheimer’s is a public health issue because:

 

 

 

 

Please click here to see flyer.

 

Posted on behalf of Donna K Beal, MPH, MCHES, Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

 

William Sansum Diabetes Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sent on behalf of Cynthia McNulty, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #20693

Senior Services Program Manager

 

 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

 

Taking Care of YOU:

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

 

What:            A 6 session workshop for family caregivers to help you:                                                                

Learn to Relax | Reduce Stress | Communicate Effectively

Reduce Guilt, Anger, and Depression | Make Difficult Decisions

 

In the six weekly classes, caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools to: reduce personal stress, change negative self-talk, communicate their needs to family members and healthcare or service providers, communicate more effectively in challenging situations, recognize messages in their emotions, deal with difficult feelings, and make tough caregiving decisions. Class participants also receive a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook.

 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) and all materials were developed over 3 years of pilot testing, refinement and evaluative research to assess the program’s effectiveness. Initiated through grant funding, the program has been offered for over 13 years. Currently, over 2,200 Class Leaders have been trained in 36 states. Since the program’s inception, Powerful Tools for Caregivers materials have reached over 80,000 caregivers.

When:           Six Tuesdays: October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 & November 7

Attendance at all 6 sessions is expected.

 

Time:             9:30 am to 12:00 pm

 

Where:          Friendship Adult Day Care Center

89 Eucalyptus Lane, Montecito (Exit 93 from Hwy. 101)

Respite Care is available – please let us know by September 12th if needed

 

Who:              CCRC Family Consultant Carol Bress, MA and Gabriela Dodson, LCSW, Director of Clinical Services, Hospice of Santa Barbara. They are both trained and certified instructors.

 

Limited:        The class is limited to the first 15 persons who register. 

 

How:              To register, please call  805-569-8950: Carol Bress- Ext. 4 or email: cbress@sbch.org. Suggested donation is $35.00

 

 

Posted on behalf of Carol Hammett Bress, MA, Caregiver Navigator/Family Consultant

Coast Caregiver Resource Center

A program of Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital

 

 

Legal and financial planning education program helps people living with Alzheimer's disease

CONTACT:                                                                FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Donna Beal                                                                         September 5, 2017

Alzheimer’s Association

(805) 636-6432

dbeal@alz.org

 

Legal and financial planning education program helps people living with Alzheimer’s disease

Santa Maria, CA – The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease makes planning for the future more important than ever. Concerns about care provision and programs that can help offset costs mean that families need accurate information about legal and financial planning specific to the disease.

Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease is an interactive two-part program where you will have a chance to learn about important legal and financial issues to consider, how to put plans in place, and how to access legal and financial resources near you.

The Alzheimer’s Association will be providing Legal and Financial, September 21 from 3-5pm.  The course will be held at the Dick DeWees Senior Center, 1120 W Ocean Ave, Lompoc, CA 93436.   Call (800) 272-3900 to register in advance.  Seating is limited. Please click here for the flyer. This program will cover information for families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

 

Topics covered will include:

• Making legal plans that fit your needs

• Legal documents you’ll need and what they mean for all of you

• How to find legal and financial assistance

• Practical strategies for making a long-term plan of care

• Tax deductions and credits

• Government programs that can help pay for care

 

Guest speakers are: Nathaniel Hannaford, Attorney and Courtney DeSoto, Fiduciary.

 

The Alzheimer’s Association is the premier source of information and support for the five million Americans with Alzheimer’s disease. Through its national network of chapters, it offers a broad range of programs and services for people with the disease, their families and caregivers and represents their interests on Alzheimer’s-related issues before federal, state and local government and with health and long term care providers.

 

As the disease progresses, new caregiving skills may be necessary. The Alzheimer's Association offers programs to help caregivers better understand and cope with the behaviors and personality changes that often accompany Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.  Take this opportunity to become an educated caregiver.

 

To find out about other dates and locations for classes in your area, call the Alzheimer’s Association at (805) 636-6432.

 

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Posted on behalf of Donna K Beal, MPH, MCHES, Vice President of Program Services and Advocacy

Alzheimer's Association California Central Chapter

 

 

Santa Barbara Foundation announces Community Caregiving Initiative Grants

Reimagine Philanthropy

 

The Santa Barbara Foundation is pleased to announce the 2018 Community Caregiving Initiative Grants.  Funds are available for new projects and programs that build capacity and systems for caregiver support.  Competitive projects will address identified gaps and opportunities in existing services, exchanges, and connections that increase caregiver resiliency and competency.  Priority will be given to work that is collaborative in nature (three or more organizations working together) and emphasizes regional priorities.  Funded organizations must be committed to collaborative data sharing, which may include surveys, interviews, convenings, and the use of CareMaps.  Application deadline is October 2, 2017 with funds awarded in January 2018.  Further details can be found at http://www.sbfoundation.org/caregiver. 

 

Posted on behalf of Phylene Wiggins, Senior Director of Community Investments
Santa Barbara Foundation

 

 

Friendship Center/Wine Down- Because Thursday is the New Friday!

Wine Down and Big Heart Awards

Thursday, Sept 14

4-7 p.m.

89 Eucalyptus Lane, Montecito

 

Tickets are now available and they go fast!

 

http://www.friendshipcentersb.org/

 

Please click here to see the flyer.

Posted on behalf of Heidi Holly, Executive Director
Friendship Center

 

 

 

Upcoming CCRC educational events in Santa Barbara

 

Coast Caregiver Resource Center is excited to offer several educational programs for family/friend caregivers in honor of our 30^th Anniversary of providing support and services to caregivers like you.

 

<![if !supportLists]>1.      <![endif]>WHO CARES? FINDING HOPE, HUMOR AND HEART IN CAREGIVING - 

In Santa Barbara – September 25 (5:30 to 7:30 pm)

Keynote Speaker:  Elaine K. Sanchez

Sponsored by Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation 

Free tickets are available for family/friend caregivers

Please click here for more details

 

Elaine K Sanchez, author of the unflinchingly honest and surprisingly funny book, "Letters from Madelyn, Chronicles of a Caregiver,” and co-founder of CaregiverHelp.com, will share stories that will touch your heart and tickle your funny bone.

 

She will also introduce a unique approach to developing an “attitude of creative indifference” toward the people, situations, and events that are causing you the greatest amount of emotional stress.

 

Ms. Sanchez will follow up her presentation with 3 CAREGIVER SURVIVAL TRAINING Workshops, one  in each of the counties that CCRC serves:

 

<![if !supportLists]>2.      <![endif]>CAREGIVER SURVIVAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS: 

 

Camarillo:                   Tuesday, September 26^th  (10:30 am- 4:30 pm)

Santa Barbara:           Wednesday, September 27^th  (11 am- 5 pm)

San Luis Obispo:       Thursday, September 28^th  (10:00 am- 4:00 pm)

 

You will come away from these workshops with strategies that will help you:                  

 

• Cope with Caregiver Anger and Guilt                                 

• Deal with Caregiver Depression and Grief 

• Understand and Respond to Dementia-Related Challenging Behaviors, Including Surprising and  Inappropriate Sexual Behavior                                                             

• Develop a Plan for Self-Care 

 

Workshops are sponsored by Arthur N. Rupe and Cottage Rehabilitation Hospital Foundations

Registration fee of $25 includes lunch and Caregiver’s Survival Training Journal

Please see click here for registration information

 

 

<![if !supportLists]>3.      <![endif]>TAKING CARE OF YOU: POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS

In Montecito - 6 Tuesdays, beginning October 3^rd (9:30 am – Noon)

Registration fee of $35 includes The Caregiver Helpbook

Sponsored by Arthur N. Rupe Founation and California Department of Health Care Services

Please click here for more details    

 

If you need respite to attend any of these programs, please contact by us  August 25th at (805) 569-8950 x 1, or info@coastcrc.org  to see if you may be eligible for respite under any of CCRC’s grants.

 

We sincerely hope that you are able to attend one or more of these events, designed to support YOU, a family or friend caregiver.

 

Family and friend caregivers are so the unsung heroes of our nation’s long term care system. 

We at CCRC are so very grateful to you for the amazing heart that you already bring to caregiving.

 

 

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

Sansum Clinic

 

 

 

 

Celebrate Aging: A Photography Show

Good afternoon. Click here for the link to a flyer announcing the 'Celebrate Aging: A Photography Show' and the Opening Reception. This exciting activity is through the tremendous efforts of Susan Johnson, who has spearheaded this with a wonderful committee. Hard working committee members include Courtney, Erica, Katerina and jennifer. And, Erick Wand (graphic artist) has also been helpful.

 

You are asked to help get the word out about this exhibit and the Opening Reception. Please share with your colleagues, friends and family. This is a great opportunity to thank our colleagues for bringing a new vision to aging.

 

Best regards,

joyce ellen

 

Posted on behalf of joyce ellen lippman

Central Coast Commission for Senior Citizens

 

 

You're invited to the 2017 Santa Barbara Senior Expo!

Hope to see you and at the 2017 Santa Barbara Senior & Caregiver Expo, this October 4th, from 9a-12p! This should be the best one, yet! Click here for the flyer. Please forward widely!


Posted on behalf of Cynthia McNulty, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, #20693 Senior Services Program Manager

The Scan Foundation 2017 Survey - Adult & Aging Network

 

Since 2014, The SCAN Foundation has requested that each Regional Coalition “Lead” have their full Coalition membership take a very brief survey.

 

The survey aims to learn about stakeholder efforts across California in the implementation of managed long-term services and supports and Cal MediConnect (in applicable counties). The Foundation looks at the survey results in total and not as a reflection of any particular organization or Regional Coalition.

 

To this end, we request your assistance in sharing this very brief survey, which can be found here with all of your Coalition members.

 

We would like to receive all survey responses by August 11^th.

 

If you have any questions, please let me know.

 

Please also feel free to include me on the email(s) you send in case there are any follow-up questions from your Coalition members.

Thank you,

Kali

 

Kali C. Peterson, MS, MPA

Program Officer

The SCAN Foundation

3800 Kilroy Airport Way, Suite 400

Long Beach, CA 90806

Phone: 562-308-2867

Fax: 562-308-2707

KPeterson@TheSCANFoundation.org

http://www.TheSCANFoundation.org

 

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