Powerful Tools For Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers
A Class for Family Caregivers

Who is the class for?

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers (no professional caregivers please). This program will help you take care of yourself while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend or someone who lives at home, in a nursing home or across the country.

What does the class cover?

This class will give YOU, the family caregiver, the tools to:
*Help reduce stress
*Communicate effectively with other family members, your doctors and paid help
*Take care of yourself
*Reduce guilt, anger and depression
*Help you relax
*Make tough decisions
*Set goals and problem-solve
Please note that this class will NOT focus on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving for the care receiver.
Is there a cost involved?
There is a $25 charge. This will cover the cost of The Caregiver Helpbook, developed specifically for this class. We will also be serving food and beverages at the classes as well. The book contains chapters covering topics such as:
*Hiring in-home help
*Helping memory-impaired elders
*Making legal and financial decisions
*Making decisions about care facility placement

Time and place:

This class meets every Tuesday night at 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM for six weeks (technically seven weeks due to no class being offered on Valentine’s Day).

Class dates will be:
1/17/2012
1/24/2012
1/31/2012
2/7/2012
WE WILL SKIP 2/14/2012 DUE TO VALENTINE’S DAY
2/21/2012
2/28/2012

The classes will be held at the Rocky Mountain MS Center / King Adult Day Enrichment Program at 8845 Wagner Street Westminster, CO 80031.

This program has been shown to:
*Reduce caregiver guilt, anger and depression
*Improve caregiver self-care and communication skills
*Increase community service use

Testimonials:
“After taking this class I am a more confident caregiver! Having tools to resolve problems is a definite advantage in becoming a better caregiver and a happier, wiser, healthier me…and a healthier ‘us’!”-Peggy, Caregiver (Mother has Alzheimer’s disease)

“This class covered so many subjects that I find useful now and the reference material offered is a valuable resource I can depend on.”-Caregiver

“About the time the class began, I was about at my wits end. The communication tools will work toward maintaining a better atmosphere and contribute to improved attitudes for both of us… it will never be easy, but it is easier than it was 6 weeks ago!” -Caregiver

To sign up for the class:

For more information or to sign up, please Chris Dunbar call us at (303) 433-6887 x131
Please register as soon as possible due to class size being limited.

KADEP sporting matching shoes!

Roxanne, Shin, and Bud are styling in their Converse All Stars!

 

Good lookin' group!

Upcoming KADEP Closures

KADEP Closed for Thanksgiving: Thursday 11-24-11 and Friday 11-25-11


KADEP Closed for Annual Staff CPR Training Day: Friday 12-9-11

KADEP Closed for Christmas: Friday 12-23-11 and Monday 12-26-11


KADEP Closed for New Years: Monday 1-2-12

Ladies Day Out!

The Women of KADEP enjoyed a Day Out to the movies!  Thank you to the RTD bus drivers for driving us to and from Elvis Cinemas safely.  We had a wonderful time laughing, eating popcorn, drinking soda, and enjoying the company of our fellow KADEP women friends.

Michelle and Tracy hanging at KADEP

Free Skiing Opportunity

Free Skiing Opportunity in Durango with the Adaptive Ski Association!

The Adaptive Sports Association is excited to begin accepting applications for the New Dimensions Program for the 2012 Winter Season. The program is designed for adults with physical disabilities who are first time skiers or snowboarders. Participants fly into Durango, CO on a Monday, ski Tuesday through Friday and fly home on Saturday.

All we ask in return is that you help us to spread the word with any service clubs, support groups or friends/family members that you know that may be interested.

The statements of the overwhelming majority of past scholarship recipients have convinced us that the testimonial of just one person whose life has been changed by this experience can open the door for many others.

New Dimensions Ski Scholarship Includes:
* Airfare to and from Durango, CO
* Lodging in volunteer host home
* Most Meals
*4 days of private ski instruction, all necessary equipment, lift tickets, loaner clothing if needed
*Open to adults with physical disabilities.

For scholarship application please contact Ann Marie Meighan at: annmarie@asadurango.com, call 970-259-0374 or visit our website for more information: www.asadurango.com

You can also ask KADEP’s camping coordinator, Chris Dunbar if you have any other questions or copies of the scholarship form.  303-433-6887

RTD Outing- Ladies Day Out!

RTD Outing

Wednesday, November 16th

“Ladies Day Out” to Elvis Cinemas to see Mr. Poppers Penguins! Due to the length of the film we will have and early departure (9:40) to the movie theater that day.

To be eligible to attend the outing we ask that you be here no later than 9:15. Tie downs are first come first serve!

Hope to see you then ladies!

-RTD Coordinator, Amanda S.

Did you see KADEP in Sunday's Denver Post?

KADEP participant, Jack Chavez, was featured in Sunday's Denver Post.

Click on the link below to view the article.

http://www.denverpost.com/search/ci_19256112#.Trmb_ZBJJPk.email

Congratulations, Jack!



Pumpkin Carving

Thank You, Beth Conrey, Master Beekeeper

The BUGS! and Garden Fall Fest groups had a buzzing good time with guest speaker Beth Conrey, Master Beekeeper and owner of Bee Squared Bee Products in Berthoud, Colorado.  Beth shared her extensive knowledge of bees with us and relayed stories of her 10+ years as a bee keeper.  So, we send out big THANK YOU to Beth – “We had a great time; it was the bee’s knees!!” 

To learn more about Beth, bees, bee keeping and removal and the products her hives produce, visit Beth’s web-site at www.bethsbees.com.

Vote on KADEP T-shirt Design

KADEP is designing tshirts! 

We are currently voting on the t shirt design.  The clients have created and produced the designs.
Get your vote in now.  The winning t shirt will be produced in the KADEP store and at the Holiday Party.  Voting is open to all clients, family members and staff.  If you have questions, please contact Michelle and mking@mscenter.org

Halloween Recap

To view all the pictures from the Halloween Party please click on the link:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=960421233214%3A830181955

The community Halloween event on Friday evening was a huge success.  We had over 100 families and neighborhood members celebrate with gym games, pizza, soda, and haunted house tours.  Monday, the KADEP participants celebrated Halloween by touring the Haunted CarnEVIL, karaoke, ghost stories, candy, and a costume contest.

A special thank you the KADEP/Rocky Mountain MS Center staff, and volunteers for their hard work to make this Halloween special.   Thank you!