Faith In Action
Faith In Action provides aid to the elderly and those with difficult life circumstances. The Faith In Action office is located within the Red Wing Senior Center at 1407 West 4th Street. Services include: * Friendly visiting * Chore Service * Respite * Transportation
* Handy Person * ACS Road to Recovery
To volunteer or if you need help with any of the above services, call Faith In Action, 651.385.3290.
Family Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, July 20th, 1:30 pm · Senior Center
Offering support and resources to those who provide personal care for a loved one, this Faith In Action sponsored group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Robin Wipperling and Marcia Hislop facilitate this peer group and welcome all care givers and interested family members.
Alzheimer Support Group
Thursday, July 21st - 6 pm.
This support group meets monthly in the Community Room at St. Brigid's at Hi-Park, 135 Pioneer Road, Red Wing. For more information call Sara Larson at 388-1234.
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Thursday, July 21st - 9:15 - 10 am.
Free blood pressure checks are offered every month in the Wellness Room at the Senior Center. This service is provided by St. Brigid's at Hi-Park. No appointment is necessary.
Peg’s Party (In memory of Peg Quinn)
Cancer Support Group
Please call Pat Ross at 388.3988 for meeting details.
Alzheimers and Memory Loss
Gerise Thompson, Regional Director for the Alzheimers’ Association, is available for those who have questions or concerns for loved ones who have memory loss. She can be reached at 507-289-3950 if you need assistance.
Faith In Action provides aid to the elderly and those with difficult life circumstances. The Faith In Action office is located within the Red Wing Senior Center at 1407 West 4th Street. Services include: * Friendly visiting * Chore Service * Respite * Transportation
* Handy Person * ACS Road to Recovery
To volunteer or if you need help with any of the above services, call Faith In Action, 651.385.3290.
Family Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, July 20th, 1:30 pm · Senior Center
Offering support and resources to those who provide personal care for a loved one, this Faith In Action sponsored group meets on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Robin Wipperling and Marcia Hislop facilitate this peer group and welcome all care givers and interested family members.
Alzheimer Support Group
Thursday, July 21st - 6 pm.
This support group meets monthly in the Community Room at St. Brigid's at Hi-Park, 135 Pioneer Road, Red Wing. For more information call Sara Larson at 388-1234.
Free Blood Pressure Checks
Thursday, July 21st - 9:15 - 10 am.
Free blood pressure checks are offered every month in the Wellness Room at the Senior Center. This service is provided by St. Brigid's at Hi-Park. No appointment is necessary.
Peg’s Party (In memory of Peg Quinn)
Cancer Support Group
Please call Pat Ross at 388.3988 for meeting details.
Alzheimers and Memory Loss
Gerise Thompson, Regional Director for the Alzheimers’ Association, is available for those who have questions or concerns for loved ones who have memory loss. She can be reached at 507-289-3950 if you need assistance.
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Diabetes Support Group
Tuesday, July 26th, 3 pm
St. Brigids’s at Hi-Park
Support and information is available for those with or caring for those with Diabetes. Call Sara Larson for more information at 388.1234.
Parkinsons Support Group
No support group in July
The group welcomes family, caregivers or anyone who has Parkinson's. Join us.
Stroke Support Group
Thursday, July 14th at 3 pm
Facilitated by Ron Ward, the stroke support group provides information and emotional support to survivors, family and friends. For further details, contact Robin at 385.3456.
Memory Loss Support Group
Tuesday, July 26th, 2 pm ·Senior Center
Lucy Boxrud will facilitate this support group, providing information and education on dementia. Call Lucy at 267.05441 to sign up.
Senior Home Work
Would you like help with simple repair projects to make your home safe and more energy efficient?
Senior Home Work can Help!
They provide volunteers who can help with minor home repairs and maintenance projects at NO OR LITTLE COST You will be asked to help pay for needed supplies, however NO LABOR COSTS will be charged for the work completed.
Call RW Area Seniors - 651.267.3599.
Some examples are:
_weather stripping doors and windows
_install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
_install railings/fixtures/ grab bars
_replace light bulbs and furnace filters
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Medical Equipment Loan Program
Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc. And Patty Svien PT, physical therapist, have established a durable medical equipment loan program at the Senior Center. “Gently used” medical equipment is available to use for up to three months during a period of medical convalescence or short term disability.
Equipment available includes: wheelchairs, walkers,
crutches, canes, bath/shower chairs, commodes, safety rails for toilets, grab bars, and portable bed rails; and small assistive devices such as sock aids, reachers, long handled shoe horns, and adaptive eating equipment.
Since available equipment changes on a daily basis,
call or stop by the Senior Center if you need something. Donations are gladly accepted.
Red Wing Area Seniors, Inc. And Patty Svien PT, physical therapist, have established a durable medical equipment loan program at the Senior Center. “Gently used” medical equipment is available to use for up to three months during a period of medical convalescence or short term disability.
Equipment available includes: wheelchairs, walkers,
crutches, canes, bath/shower chairs, commodes, safety rails for toilets, grab bars, and portable bed rails; and small assistive devices such as sock aids, reachers, long handled shoe horns, and adaptive eating equipment.
Since available equipment changes on a daily basis,
call or stop by the Senior Center if you need something. Donations are gladly accepted.
Seniors Helping Seniors
When the frustrations of aging become too difficult to handle, sometimes the best help is finding someone who truly listens and understands. Senior Helping Seniors peer support volunteers are skilled and committed to helping other seniors who are experiencing distress in their lives. If you need someone to talk to or you know someone who does, please contact Robin Wipperling (385-3456) at the Senior Center or Enid Reams (388-7614) at Jordan Towers. Your call will be kept in strict confidence.
When the frustrations of aging become too difficult to handle, sometimes the best help is finding someone who truly listens and understands. Senior Helping Seniors peer support volunteers are skilled and committed to helping other seniors who are experiencing distress in their lives. If you need someone to talk to or you know someone who does, please contact Robin Wipperling (385-3456) at the Senior Center or Enid Reams (388-7614) at Jordan Towers. Your call will be kept in strict confidence.
BETTER BREATHERS CLUB
We are happy to announce we will be offering a new support group for persons with chronic lung disease! This is a group organized by the American Lung Association better known as the Better Breathers Club.
The Better Breathers Club is for adults suffering from a chronic lung disease. Members share their experiences, knowledge, ideas and strengths to improve the quality of each other’s lives. Meetings include expert local speakers, video presentations and round table discussions. People who should attend are adults who suffer from asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, and any other respiratory problems. Also, all care givers and support persons are welcome. We will begin our meetings in September, 2010. Look for more information in a future newsletters. You may also follow our progress on the American Lung Association web site www.lungmn.org or call 1-800-lung-usa for more information.
We are happy to announce we will be offering a new support group for persons with chronic lung disease! This is a group organized by the American Lung Association better known as the Better Breathers Club.
The Better Breathers Club is for adults suffering from a chronic lung disease. Members share their experiences, knowledge, ideas and strengths to improve the quality of each other’s lives. Meetings include expert local speakers, video presentations and round table discussions. People who should attend are adults who suffer from asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, lung cancer, and any other respiratory problems. Also, all care givers and support persons are welcome. We will begin our meetings in September, 2010. Look for more information in a future newsletters. You may also follow our progress on the American Lung Association web site www.lungmn.org or call 1-800-lung-usa for more information.
TIPS FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
1. Caregiving is a job and respite is your earned right. Reward yourself
with respite breaks often.
2 Watch out for signs of depression, and don’t delay in getting professional
help when you need it.
3 When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific things
that they can do.
4 Educate yourself about your loved one’s condition and how to communicate
effectively with doctors.
5 There’s a difference between caring and doing. Be open to technologies
and ideas that promote your loved one’s independence.
6 Trust your instincts. Most of the time they’ll lead you in the right direction.
7 Caregivers often do a lot of lifting, pushing, and pulling. Be good to your
back.
8 Grieve for your losses, and then allow yourself to dream new dreams.
9 Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing
you are not alone.
10 Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.
1. Caregiving is a job and respite is your earned right. Reward yourself
with respite breaks often.
2 Watch out for signs of depression, and don’t delay in getting professional
help when you need it.
3 When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific things
that they can do.
4 Educate yourself about your loved one’s condition and how to communicate
effectively with doctors.
5 There’s a difference between caring and doing. Be open to technologies
and ideas that promote your loved one’s independence.
6 Trust your instincts. Most of the time they’ll lead you in the right direction.
7 Caregivers often do a lot of lifting, pushing, and pulling. Be good to your
back.
8 Grieve for your losses, and then allow yourself to dream new dreams.
9 Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing
you are not alone.
10 Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.
NAPS: Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors
Monday, July 11th - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Women and men 60 years of age or older, who live in MN and meet income guidelines, may be eligible to receive a monthly food package. The Red Wing Senior Center is one of the distribution sites. For more information and to see if you qualify, contact Channel One Food Bank in Rochester.
The toll-free number is 1-877-500-8699 ext. 104.
Monday, July 11th - 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
Women and men 60 years of age or older, who live in MN and meet income guidelines, may be eligible to receive a monthly food package. The Red Wing Senior Center is one of the distribution sites. For more information and to see if you qualify, contact Channel One Food Bank in Rochester.
The toll-free number is 1-877-500-8699 ext. 104.
Grief Support: Coffee & Good Company
Casual, drop-in support for those who have lost a loved one. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10am on the third floor of the Fairview Red Wing Professional and Community Center, 1407 W 4th St. For more info, call Kathy Bang, Fairview RW Hospice at 651-385-3412.
Casual, drop-in support for those who have lost a loved one. Meets the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 10am on the third floor of the Fairview Red Wing Professional and Community Center, 1407 W 4th St. For more info, call Kathy Bang, Fairview RW Hospice at 651-385-3412.