2018 Board of Directors

President, Barbara Crawford

Vice President, Jackie Cutshaw

Secretary, Ann Grove

Treasurer, Patsy Oram

Amy Jones

Jack Kennerly

Lynn Listes

Arista Metcalf

Emily McIntire

Melanie Morelock

Peggy Ray

Tina Harbison-Riggs

Lisa Tankersley

Chief Executive Officer

Mahon J. Fritts

Lifetime Board

Bunny Gerson

Mitch Robinson

Rev. Lee Campbell*

Ed Moody *

Mary Rohe *

Joan Weesner *

*deceased

Honorary Board

Bridget Baird

Herbert Harville

Kelley Hinsley

Joyce Lane

George McGuffin

Judy McGuffin

Jennie Morris

Doug Moses

Carol Reams

Dan Redding

Ethel Rhodes

Kathy Rouse

Greg Steisslinger

Jana Terry

Barbara White

Eileen Arnwine

Susan Fuhr

Medical Director

Dr. Rajeev Gupta

600 N. Daisy Street

Morristown, TN 37814

ALPS Adult Day Services is a non-profit

serving families in Hamblen, Jefferson, Grainger,

Greene, Hawkins

and Cocke Counties.

Please Join our Caregiver Sup-

port Group on the first Tuesday

of the month from 10 a.m.-12

p.m. at our Facility,

call 423-587-9149

Proud Member of!

IN MEMORY OF: Johnny Bible Nancy Adams Annelise Brangs Ambrose & Joan Stuart Rev. Lee Campbell Ronald & June Colyer Barbara Chandler Billy & Frances Creech Ella Deakins Betty Gregg Duane & Sandra Kelly Midway United Methodist Betty Neeley Sonya Pigmon-Beene Eddie & Wanda Seals James & Shirley Snowden Bill & Amy Taylor Charles & Josie Williams John & Debra Young

Patricia Carpenter

Sue Barnett

Carroll Cannon

Frances E. Carpenter

Mildred Carpenter

Lesa Davis

Eddie & Sandra Eidson

Robert & Jimmie Miller

Bob Mitchell

Thomas Daniels

Teresa Greene

Ann Mitchell

Alan Simonton

Nancy Simonton

James & Shirley Snowden

Thomas Trew

Mary Rohe

Paul Rohe

ALPS relies on your

generous donations to

provide services to the

most vulnerable in our

communities.

THANK YOU!

Very Much!

Community Contributions (6-7-2018 through 9-11-2018)

Please help us Support Our

NEWSLETTER Partners!

All About You Family Medicine 2837 W. AJ. Hwy.

Morristown, TN 37814

(423) 353-1072

Amedisys Hospice 1423 West Morris Blvd., Suite C

Morristown, TN 37813

(423) 587-9484

Anderson Transportation 187 Louis Rhea Drive

Sneedville, TN 37869

(423) 733-4950

Ball Corporation 3318Chestnut Hill Rd.

Dandridge, TN 37725

(865) 509-7544

Conagra 540 East Broadway

Newport, TN 37821

(423) 623-4094

Dewitt Place 2131 Walters Drive

Morristown, TN 37814

(423) 585-0544

First TN Foundation

Healthstar Gynecology & Infertility 619 W. 7th North Street, Suite F

Morristown, TN 37814

(423) 587-9949

The Heritage Center 1026 McFarland Street

Morristown, TN 37814

(423) 581-5100

Interim Healthcare of East TN 2482 Bright's Pike Rd.

Morristown, TN 37814

(423) 587-8771

J Sidney Boyd DDS 610 W. 7th North Street

Morristown, TN 37814

(423) 587-0193

Jefferson City Health & Rehab 283 W. Broadway Blvd.

Jefferson City, TN 37760

(865) 476-9037

Knoxville TVA Employees Credit Union

3101 Millers Point Drive

Morristown, TN 37816

(423) 581-0981

Lifecare of Morristown

501 West Economy Rd.

Morristown, TN 37814

(423) 581-5435

MD Pharmacy

1467 West Morris Blvd.

Morristown, TN 37814 (423)289-1111

Newport Federal Bank

263 East Broadway

Newport, TN 37821

(423) 623-60088

Newport Utilities

170 Cope Blvd.

Newport, TN 37821

(423) 625-2800

Optimus Health Center 102 E. Commerce Blvd.

Jefferson City, TN 37760

(865) 475-3101

Primary Care & Geriatrics, P.C. 711 McFarland Street

Morristown, TN 37814

(423) 317-7412

Regency Retirement Village

739 East 2nd North Street

Morristown, TN 37814

(423) 581-7075

Southern Care Veterinary Hospital

3411 E. Andrew Johnson Hwy.

Morristown, TN 37814

(423) 616-0153

Tarr Chevrolet

304 E. Broadway Blvd.

Jefferson City, TN 37760 (865) 680-4418

UT Medical Center Home Care Services (423) 586-9291 (865)475-6930 (423)-623-4100

Thunder Country / WNPC 377 Graham Street

Newport, TN 37821

(423) 623-8743

WCRK / WMTN 510 West Economy Rd.

Morristown, TN 37814

(423) 586-9101

WJDT / WBGQ 448 Hwy 25E

Bean Station, TN 37708

(423) 586-7394

MONETARY:

Philip Dow

Joseph Kucan Jr.

MJ Oakberg

PEO Sisterhood

Joani Wilson

Wilbur Curtis Wilson

XI Master

IN KIND: Bunny England Sharon Herman Georgia Hicks Patti Long Linda Rippetoe XI Master Beta Sigma Phi

A special visitor on veterans day to thank our veterans for

their service!

ALPS honoring our veterans What ALPS and the VA working together can do for you!

Contact us for a free, no - obligation consultation.

ALPS Adult Day Services provides a homelike setting for adults

who need companionship during the day. Our participants are

adults who are memory impaired, have physical challenges, need

supervision and structure throughout the day, or who just need so-

cialization. Our mission at ALPS is designed around five core princi-

ples: Dignity, Self-Esteem, Independence / Freedom of Choice,

Homelike Environment, and Integrity of the Family.

ALPS Adult Day Services

Wish List

~ 2018 ~

• Gift Cards

• Monetary donations are always appreciated

Thank you for helping us improve our program! Your donation is tax deductible.

100% of your donation stays here at ALPS.

ALPS Adult Day Services ~ 600 N. Daisy Street, Morristown, TN 37814 ~

423.587.9149

www.alpsadultdayservices.com alps@musfiber.org

Urgent Needs: Cardstock Washable Markers

• 6-inch paper plates

• 9 inch paper or styrofoam plates

• 3 oz. plastic drink cups

• Napkins

• Toilet Paper

• Trash Bags 13 gallon

• White & Colored copy paper

• Colored card stock White card stock

• 9” non-coated paper plates

• 6” non-coated paper plates

• Paper towels

• Paint brushes

• Wax Paper

• Clorox Wipes

• Cheap

• Tide Liquid laundry detergent

• Dryer Sheets

• Sugar Free Drink Mixes (2qt)

• Decaffeinated coffee (drip)

• Alcohol swabs

• Pre-moistened lens cloths (for eyeglasses)

• White or colored poster board

• Acrylic craft paints (washable)

• Bulletin Board Paper

• Colored craft foam sheets (not peel n stick)

• Tacky Glue

• Jumbo Washable Markers

• Jumbo Craft Popsicle Sticks

• 6” Clear Plates (i.e. Chinet brand)

• Water Color Paint

• Kleenex Tissues

• Black Sharpies

• Quart Freezer Bags

In the end, it’s not

what you have that matters.

It’s who you have….

Amedisys Hospice Phone: (423) 587-9484

Fax: (423) 587-9408

www.amedisys.com/discoverhospice

1423 West Morris Blvd, Suite C

Morristown, TN 37813

Hospice care is a compassionate, patient-centered approach to care and support for people at the end of life and their families. It is care focused on maintaining dignity, increasing quality of life, and providing comfort, including pain control and symptom management. This is achieved through a team of physicians, nurses, social workers, spirituals care coordinators, nursing as-sistants, volunteers, and other healthcare professionals that deliver individualized care in the home setting. We specialize in assistance with Advanced Alzheimer’s/Dementia management.

All About You Family

Medicine

Hector Vega,

PA-C (423) 353-1072

Who Do You Serve? We serve adults from 18 to 100 who suffer from either

cognitive and/or physical disabilities and who should not be left alone during the day time. Included are individuals with Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke,

Parkinson’s, Down’s syndrome, COPD and other diseases. We serve people from Hamblen, Jefferson,

Grainger, Cocke, Hawkins and Greene Counties. Some attendees come from assisted living communities.

What are your Days and Hours of Operation? How Do I Get There?

Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 5:30 pm Participants can attend any number of days per week

and any number of hours per day. There is no contract. We recommend a minimum of 2 days per week. Many attend 5 days per week because their family member(s) are working and/or because they enjoy the opportunity

to socialize and be with other people. Families most often bring their loved ones to ALPS. ETHRA will pick up individuals, assisted living communities deliver people,

and other public transportation is available.

What Kind of Services Are Provided? • Medication Management

• Vital Sign Monitoring and Health Checks

• Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks, and Hydration

• Personal Care and Hygiene Assistance

• Adaptive Exercises

• Memory and Language Therapies

• Expressive Arts and Crafts

• Music Therapy, Pet Therapy

• Validation Therapy

• Hair care, manicures, hand and arm massages

• Current and Historic Event Discussions We have a caring and compassionate staff, including 2 nurses. All programs are designed to ensure the safety

and well-being of each participant.

What Does It Cost To Come To ALPS Adult Day Services?

While our cost of service is $125 per day, our daily rates are based on a sliding scale from $30 to $60, with our

average client paying $$36. There are several funding options that may pay your

entire fee, such as: 1) Veterans Administration 2) Long-term Care Insurance usually covers Adult Day Services 3) TennCare – Choices program (Medicaid). 4) Family Caregiver Program is a federal program that is available 5) Florence Terry Scholarship program 6) Life Care Funding program

Participants pay only 30-60% of our actual cost of services provided. The remainder is supplemented

with fundraising, donations, and grants. Please visit/call us and we can help identify

individual funding options on a case-by-case basis, no obligation.

ALPS Adult Day Services is a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization. We began operation in 1986. United Way funds approximately

8% of our operating costs. The balance is covered by fundraising and donations. Adult day service programs are the most cost

effective means of serving our aging population.

Support Groups for Family Caregivers

Alps Adult Day Services provides a monthly support group for family caregivers. It meets on the first Tuesday of each month at the ALPS center from 10 am to 12 pm. There is no cost to participate in the group meetings. Attendees

have rated the support group as ‘highly beneficial’.

All are Welcome.

Let ALPS Speak at your next group function.

We can help cover the following topics:

1. Adult Day Care!

2. Veteran’s Administration Benefits for veterans and

their surviving spouses.

3. Health Care funding through several options:

a. Veterans Administration

b. TennCare Choices

c. Family Caregiver

d. Long Term Care Insurance

e. Life Care Funding

f. Florence Terry Scholarship (ALPS specific)

4. Grief and Caregiver stress support groups.

As well as many other topics we can arrange, host and invite other

great speakers from the healthcare industry to educate your groups.

423-587-9149 600 North Daisy Street Morristown

Median Annual Cost* Tennessee USA

Homemaker Services $38,896 $41,756

Home Health Aide $39,971 $44,479

Adult Day Care $15,340 $16,900

ALPS (5 days/week) $10,750

Assisted Living $42,300 $41,400

Nursing Home $71,540 $83,950

Daily Rate (Average) ALPS-$57 $65 *Numbers are from the National Centers for Health Statistics publication

Long-Term Care Services in the United States: 2013 Overview, released Feb.

What the experts are saying! With the aging of America, those with cognitive challeng-

es are expected to increase by over 40% by 2025, from 5 million to 7.1 million.

Over 33% of seniors die with Alzheimer’s or some other type of dementia.

The Family Caregiver Alliance states that “over 70% of working caregivers suffer work-related difficulties due to their dual caregiving / working roles.”

The increase in mortality rate for people who suffer from caregiving-related stress is 63%.

How You Can Help ALPS!

1) With our 32nd Anniversary approaching we are proud to

announce that new side of ALPS is almost complete. This

new side will make it possible for us to serve 22-24 new fami-

lies in the Lakeway Area. We need everyone’s help to get the

word out, as well as your support as we embark on this new

journey. Help us bring the ALPS vision to an ever growing

community in need. Log on to our Facebook page and see

how you can help.

2) Support from the community is needed to raise the

awareness and support with members of the state legislature

regarding the value of adult day services to the communities

served. All state funding is at risk for program participants

who are covered under the TennCare-Choices program.

These monies currently represent 32% of the annual revenue

ALPS receives. Please help spread the word to others in our

community and our elected officials regarding the im-

portance and cost effectiveness of adult day services.

3) We welcome church, scouting, company, and individ-

ual volunteers.

4) We also have a “wish list”, which you can find on our web

site, or we would be happy to mail you a copy. These types of

items are great for schools, churches and any kind of civic

organizations.

“What counts in life is not the mere fact that

we have lived. It is what difference we have

made to the lives of others that will determine

the significance of the life we lead.” Nelson Man-

Fundraising Events

Gourmet Gala XIII April 27th

27th Annual Walk To Remember July 28th Holiday Marketplace & Festival of Trees November 3rd 22nd Annual Holiday Tour of Homes December 1st

Your support and participation is most appreciated. Contact Tina Kilgore at

(423) 587-9149 with questions on the specifics of how you can help.

PROUD TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY

SAY YES!, BECOME AN ALPS YES! TEAM MEMBER TODAY

With your Support ALPS was able to discount over $300,000 in services to

individuals within our community in 2017. By saying YES! you are supporting

the family of these individuals by helping to offset the daily cost of attending

ALPS.

You can join the ALPS YES! team and make a $10 monthly donation by:

• Calling the center at 423-587-9149

• Mailing your donation to the center

• Stopping by the center located a 600 N. Daisy Street, Morristown

• Visiting ALPS Facebook page and following the link

Your $10.00 monthly gift, when

combined with the teams, will do so

much good for the unpaid family

caregivers we serve here at ALPS

everyday.

Once you make your generous

$10.00 commitment, you will

receive our commemorative

T-Shirt. Each month after that, you

will receive a story of one of our

Participants and testimonials from

our Family Caregivers.

600 North Daisy Street

Morristown, TN 37814

423-587-9149

Proud Supporter of ALPS Adult Day Services

Employee of the Trimester Award!

It is my honor to present to you the Employee of the Trimester award, nominated through our new “Act of Kindness” box. While, Wendy is still very young and new to the ALPS family, her overwhelmingly upbeat personality has made her a great fit with the team. Beyond an employee who is never late, always willing to help out, and goes out of her way to be a team player, she continually goes above the call to make our participants day special. Often out of her own pocket, she will purchase items to give that special something she feels will bring a smile. Wendy was the overwhelming choice this trimester and here is what some of her nominators had to say about her:

“Always upbeat and full of ideas to make the day go better”

“Bought Nick’s famous hot dogs and brought into the clients for a special treat.”

“Brought in special books and markers for a blind client, to make them feel more involved so they wouldn’t feel left out.”

INTRODUCING FAMILY TOGETHERNESS NIGHTS!

FEATURING THE “VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOUR”

Brought to you by ALPS Adult Day Services

Funded by the compassion and generosity of Senator Herbert S. Walters.

What: “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” This amazing opportunity will allow you to

experience the same mental and physical challenges of those with

dementia. Wearing adaptive devices to diminish your sight, balance, touch,

and hearing; you will perform everyday tasks, to gain a better understanding

of what your loved ones are going through;

“Walk a Mile in Their Shoes”.

Where: ALPS Adult Day Services center located at 600 North Daisy street

Morristown, TN.

When: Fourth Thursday of each Month, 6:00 p.m. Please contact the

center for times and dates. We will have the ability to host 12 individuals per

class, so act fast as slots will fill up quickly. You can contact the center at

423-587-9149.

“Seeking to have real impact, the Walters Foundation donations are funding

organizations which firstly, are local to Hamblen County and the Lakeway

Area, secondly, provide a needed service to the community, and lastly will

recognize, promote and sustain the name and values of Senator Herbert S.

Walters”.