• A group of individuals involved with and concerned

about older adults and their caregivers.

• Organized by one person, in 2006, passionate about

issues surrounding older adults and their caregivers.

Alzheimers Association

Baldock Health Care Center

Caring Companions

Excela Health

Faith In Action

HCR Manor Care

Home Instead Senior Care

IntegraCare

Mental Health America of Westmoreland Co.

Seton Center Friendly Visitors

Senior Helpers

Redstone Highlands

Weatherwood Manor

Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging

Address issues of concern for seniors and their care

Increase awareness of existing support services

Make navigating the systems a little easier

Develop educational programs for older adults and caregivers about resources and services

Provide opportunities for networking among persons involved with older adults

Foster stronger relationships and collaboration among those providing support to older adults

Monthly meetings

Special seminars & presentations

Dedicated people donating their time & talents. Some paid sponsors for the Caregiver Resource Booklet

May 22, 2007 at 1:00PM at Juniper Village &

May 23, 2007 at 7:00PM at Weatherwood Manor

Audience: Caregivers, Seniors, Families & anyone interested in aging and mental health issues

Purpose: to hear from caregivers regarding their experiences, challenges and what assistance, guidance & supports could make their care-giving journey easier

Home Health

Long Term Care

Assisted Living

Local Hospitals

Social Workers

Alzheimer’s Association

Area Agency on Aging

Mental Health America

Lack of knowledge of what services are available

Frustration at having to make numerous calls to find help 

Continue to meet, network, and learn from each other

Develop a resource directory & website

Continue to hold educational events

Handling a diagnosis or crisis

Tips for a successful doctor’s visit

Support services for at home

When living at home is no longer an option

Caring for your loved one at the end of life

Financial and legal concerns

Resources

Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging

Heartland Home Health

Precision Care Pharmacy

Excela Health

www.agingwestmoreland.com

Developed by Brandon Bock:

www.bbwebmark.com

FOR: Seniors & Caregivers

 

FREE interactive seminar

 T

he panel included:P

hysician ~ Attorney F

inancial and Veterans Affairs Advisor ~ Agency on Aging   

Tuesday, September 14, 2010 ~ 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Juniper Village at Huntingdon Ridge

OR

Thursday, September 30, 2010 ~ 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Green Meadows at Latrobe

 

Short presentations followed by question and answer periods.

 

March 20, 2012

Downsizing & Getting Organized

April 17, 2012

Reverse Mortgages

6:00-7:30 PM

Harold Zion Lutheran Church

Distribution of Caregiver Resource Booklet:

Local Hospitals

Food bank

Personal Care Home Administrators

Conferences

Home Delivered Meals

Senior Centers

Mental Health Case Managers

Aging Care Managers

Pharmacists

Senior High Rises

AARPs

Physicians

Local Representatives

Westmoreland County Disabilities Task Force

Faith In Action

Annual Health & Education Expo: sponsored by Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging, Westmoreland Casemanagement & Supports, Inc. and Westmoreland Community Action. Provides free health screenings & resource information to hundreds of seniors

LINK-Westmoreland County Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is a collaborative partner in this effort to provide information about services & supports to individuals over the age of 60 and persons 18-59 with disabilities

A regional group affiliated with the Pennsylvania Behavioral Health & Aging Coalition

Encompasses 10 counties, but Westmoreland, Allegheny & Washington counties are most active

Meets bimonthly at various locations

Participants include individuals from behavioral health, aging, geriatric inpatient, psychiatric nursing, education and training, & case management

“It Takes Two to Tango: Increasing Collaboration Between the Aging &

Behavioral Health Systems”

May 2011

Keynote speaker-NJ Jacob, attending psychiatrist at Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic’s Geriatric Program spoke about psychotropic medication and harmful drug interactions with older adults

All in the Family: Assisting Older Adults & Their Families with their Behavioral

Health Needs

Keynote: Norma Thomas, “Treatment of Hoarding”

SOME OF THE BREAKOUTS

Suicide Prevention in Older Adults

The 50-50 Rule: Helping siblings overcome family conflict while caring for aging parents

Animal care-What happens to pets if you need to leave your home

WORKING TOGETHER TO PROMOTE THE WELLBEING OF OLDER

ADULTS