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Spring 2011 NewsletterThank you Supporters of Southeast Seniors!In this issue of the Southeast News, we have a special insert thanking all the donors and supporters of our organization. We are very grateful to have such a strong base of support. Here are a few comments from our donors and volunteers: “I donate to and volunteer for Southeast Seniors because the program helps people to remain in their homes for as long as is safely possible; it saves taxpayer money; it strengthens the community via neighbor helping neighbor; and it is something that I can do to give back to the community that I know is making a positive impact on people’s lives. I feel I have spent my money and my time very wisely by being involved with Southeast Seniors.” “I volunteer for Southeast Seniors because it’s a way for me to contribute to my neighborhood and my neighbors. It’s also a great way for me to meet the people in my neighborhood.” “I am a volunteer driver for Southeast Seniors because I always enjoy listening and talking with seniors. I always learn a lot…information about the world, what’s happening, and about health and life.” “Thank you so much for setting me up with Sally. It really is a perfect match!” “I love volunteering, especially for a neighborhood organization that does so much good for the community, and Southeast Seniors is wonderful! I started out volunteering because I wanted to help, but I have gotten so much back from my experience, far more than I ever would have imagined.” “I donate to Southeast Seniors because I feel that they are making a difference in the lives of seniors every day.” Powerful Tools for CaregiversPowerful Tools for Caregivers is a series of classes for caregivers of older adults. This program will help you take care of yourself while caring for an older relative or friend. The program helps caregivers improve self-confidence, communicate feelings better, balance their lives, reduce stress, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. We are hoping to offer this program in the near future. If you are interested in attending this series of classes please call Southeast Seniors. National studies show that caregivers are twice as likely to have physical and emotional health problems as adults not in a caregiving role. Southeast Seniors’ staff is now trained in the Tailored Caregiver Assessment and Referral “TCARE” tool. TCARE combines a screening and assessment tool that identifies the sources and level of a caregiver’s stress through Marcy Open School Time Together ProjectThe Time Together Project, a collaboration between Southeast Seniors, Marcy Open School, and seniors living at Holmes Park Village apartments, is celebrating its 8th year of bringing seniors and 7th and 8th grade students together for a time of conversation, working on service projects, and enjoying a meal together. The program was started in 2003, when Marcy Open School was looking for opportunities for their students to interact We are very grateful for all they do to make this program such a huge success!
Pen Pal Program at PrattStudents in Terrylee Tervola’s third grade class at Pratt Community School have been matched with area seniors in a Pen Pal Program. The students and seniors are writing letters to each other and sharing their unique perspectives with each other. At the end of the year, there will be a party so that the students and seniors have an opportunity to meet. Arthritis Foundation Exercise ProgramThe Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is an exercise program designed specifically for people with arthritis that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion, and help maintain muscle strength. Southeast Seniors’ staff will be offering this series of classes in Southeast Minneapolis. If you are interested in attending, please call us at 612-331-2302. Book for CaregiversDr. Robert Kane, a physician who heads the U of M Center on Aging, has written a book about the long-term care system. The book, “It Shouldn’t Be Like This”, explores such issues as incontinence, driving, medications, coping with doctors and hospitals, money and legal issues, and taking care of yourself. Dr. Kane has also started an online support group for fellow professionals in aging who are caregivers: Nutritional Support for SeniorsThere are many programs that provide nutritional support for seniors. Listed below are a few of them: * Store to Door — Volunteers shop at Cub and deliver groceries to seniors every two weeks for a nominal charge. * Meals on Wheels — Receive a warm and complete meal, delivered up to five days a week by volunteers. * NAPS Nutritional Assistance Program for Seniors — Provides a 35 pound box of shelf-stable food at no cost once a month to eligible seniors. * SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP is the federal name for food stamps. Eligibility is determined by completing a form and then talking over the phone with a county * Fare for All – Each month you can order from a variety of five packages of food, pay for it and pick it up the following month. Pickup in Southeast is at For more information on any of these programs, please call Southeast Seniors at 612-331-2302. What is Southeast Seniors?Many seniors prefer to live in their own homes. Southeast Seniors is a non-profit, 501c3, organization of health care professionals and neighbors who help people 65 and older remain independent and safe at home. Our service area includes the neighborhoods of Como, Marcy Holmes and Prospect Park in Southeast Minneapolis. Through a contract with Fairview Home Care, we provide nursing services: care after hospitalization, care in chronic illness, management of medications, care of feet and nails, nutritional advice, blood pressure checks; and home health aide services: bathing, shampooing, skin care, changing bed linens, meal preparation, light housework, and laundry. We work with Medicare and all insurance companies in providing these services. We also have a sliding fee scale available. Other services provided: visiting volunteers; services by our Outreach Nurse; connecting seniors with services such as Lifeline, Vision Loss Resources, Meals on Wheels, support for hearing loss; and assistance with chore services and transportation. We also sponsor intergenerational activities and health seminars in the community. There are no fees for volunteer services or service coordination. Call us if you, a relative or a friend would like more information, 612-331-2302. Thank You to Our Donors and SupportersThank you to our Donors and Supporters! With your help, Southeast Seniors is able to help approximately 300 seniors remain safely in their homes with an enhanced quality of life. The following have contributed to Southeast Seniors during the period of March 1, 2010 – March 31, 2011: BUSINESSES Atomic Learning, Inc. CHURCHES & ORGANIZATIONS Consumer Association for Community Action GRANTS/FOUNDATIONS Catholic Community Foundation IN HONOR OF Evelyn Czaia IN MEMORY OF Carolyn Clemmons IN-KIND DONATIONS Allegra Print & Imaging INDIVIDUALS Anonymous We also thank our nursing agency, Fairview Home Care & Hospice; our many dedicated visiting volunteers; our Board of Directors; and our staff. Funding for this newsletterFunding for this newsletter is provided by a grant from the Consumer Association for Community Action. Download Newsletter in PDF FormatYou can download this newsletter in PDF format: Past Issues
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