Senior's Ministry
Spring events you don't want to miss!
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Re-live the Magic!
Find and order your pictures from SJD's best party of the year.
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SAVE THE DATE
Senior's Ministry Summer Luncheon on June 30 in the Parlor. More information and RSVP coming soon.
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SJD/CarePartners Caregiver Mini-Conference
April 18, 8:30 am - 12:00 pm in Sumners Hall
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Each CarePartners conference is created to support caregivers of people of any age or illness, especially those with memory loss, Alzheimer’s or dementias and other challenges of aging. This annual free Mini-Conference will be in Sumners Hall on April 18 from 8:30am to noon. Our speakers are Dr. Jim Ray, Director of The Neurodegeneration Consortium at The Univ. of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Dr. Holly Zhao with the Center for Optimal Brain Health. Dr. Ray’s topic is “
When Can We Expect a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease?”
Join us as Dr. Ray discusses the scientific challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, why existing drugs have failed and the strategies NDC scientists have developed to detect and slow or stop its progression. Learn how MD Anderson is helping to apply its expertise in cancer research to this important medical challenge. Dr. Zhao will discuss
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Strategies to Optimize Brain Health and Enhance Remaining Cognitive Functions in Caregiving.”
Doors open at 8am and a
complimentary continental breakfast will be served. Registration is free by contacting CarePartners at 713.682.5995 or online at
carepartnerstexas.org
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Encounter Estate Planning Lunch & Learn
March 24, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm in the Parlor
Come to the Peace of Mind "lunch & learn" on Estate Planning to hear why you should plan, what you should consider, what documents are needed, and more. Our presenters are 3 parishioners in the estate planning industry, Beth Bunk, Randall Evans, and Sharon Callender Snowden. Lunch will be served, but you MUST RSVP by Sunday, March 22 to reserve a lunch. For more information or to reserve your lunch, contact Louise Symmes, Director of Generosity,
lsymmes@sjd.org
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Lifeline Screening
April 28, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in Sumners Hall
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The mission of LifeLine Screening is to provide advanced, yet affordable and convenient health screenings that supplement your traditional healthcare. Register by calling 888.653.0441,
visit the Lifeline website
, or text the word "circle" to 797979 to make a reservation for your non-invasive screening.
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Savvy Caregiver Classes
April 8 – June 4, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm in the Parlor
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In this series of six 2-hour sessions, family caregivers will gain an understanding of the stages of dementia, its effects on behavior, and how to develop strategies for caregiving and decision making. Please bring a lunch or snack to enjoy. The program will guide the caregiver in skills and attitudes they need to handle the challenges of caring for a loved one and learn how to be a more effective caregiver. Register for this free instruction by calling Sharon Cantrell, Amazing Place Caregiver Educator, at 713.440.8177 or
scantrell@amazingplacehouston.org
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Senior Care Advocacy Program
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For several years, SJD has been offering home visits to the elderly to assess their needs in several key areas: independence, quality of life, safety, medical condition management, and burden of care.
Developed by leading healthcare researchers after compiling 20+ years of data on the causes contributing to hospitalizations, the Senior Care Advocacy Program is a church-based, loving, proactive, and effective response to ministering to the growing needs of their parishioners. We are now able to accurately predict many wellness-threatening conditions and situations to help families make specific changes which will have a positive impact.
If you are concerned about yourself, a loved one, or a friend who lives independently (not in a residential community) and want to learn more about living safely, please contact Susan at 713.354.2254 or
sdavis@sjd.org
to schedule a free assessment.
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Are you worried someone you know who lives alone may have dementia? Living with dementia can be an isolating and frightening experience. Amazing Place has established a team of healthcare professionals licensed in social work, physical therapy, and nursing who work with local churches to make sure adults living alone and at risk for dementia have access to appropriate resources and support. Early detection matters! For more information call 713.552.0420 ext. 2601 or email
faithcareconnection@amazingplacehourston.org.
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A BIG THANK YOU to our wonderful SM volunteers who have helped us serve seniors this past year on a regular basis: Rob Blain, Ethel Hutcheson, Bill & Karen Donovan, Tim Richardson, Chip Letton, Grace Bunch, Garvin Stryker, D.C. Toedt, Bob Debes, Ellen Heemer, Laura Goehrs, Bob Hetherington, Diane Foutch, Gail Tarsinos, Judy Jones, Diane Strong, Eleanor Carosella, Babette Dawson, Era Ford, Jay Rysavy, Pat Berry, Devra Allday, Sue Nan & Rod Cutsinger, Nancy Butler, Patty Shepherd, Chaille Hutchison, Anne McDaniel, Charlotte Havens and many more. (Sorry if I have missed including your name)
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