Planning ahead is hard because you never know how your needs may change. The first step is to think about the kinds of help you might want in the near future. Maybe you live alone, so there is no one living in your home who is available to help you. Maybe you don't need help right now, but you live with a spouse or family member who does. Everyone has a different situation. Then you will also need to look at your health and wellbeing. As we age, we need to look at ways to stay active and healthy. Another factor to consider is financials. Do you have a revocable trust? Do you need one? How do you get services provided when needed?

So many questions to ponder but we are here to help! Beginning in March we will offer a FREE 6-week series covering these various topics. We have amazing community providers coming in to cover these topics. Then join us for a fun activity after to engage with other people in your community. Thanks to Anthem we are able to offer this series free to seniors. We are limited on space so please do not forget to register.

March 4 10-10:30am- Dementia Care with Indiana University School of Medicine

April 8 10-10:30am- Healthy Living for the Brain with Alzheimer's Association

May 6 10-10:30am- Healthy Bladder and Bowels with FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Centers

June 3 10-10:30am- Options for in home care, respite care, assisted living, long term care, hospice care, and more with Majestic Care and Wickshire Senior Living.

July 1 10-10:30am- Basics of Elder Law- important documents, trust, probate court, medical benefits with Indiana Estate and Elder Law

August 5 10-10:30am- Money Management with Rebecca Muller, CFP, CFS from Circle Financial Planning, Inc. - Learn how to be prepared with an ICE box (in case of emergency where is your electronic ice box) and when was the last time you had a financial fire drill to know where all your documents are located. 

We are so excited as we jump into February. Our college and high school students are back engaging in activities with our guests. Butler University is back working with the guests with music, IUPUI student, Tori, is back providing art therapy, McKenzie Innovation and Technology Center Bio Med students will be returning providing STEM activities later this month, UINDY music therapy intern for this semester, and even a New Palestine High School exchange student from South Korea reading to our guests. We love the energy our young professionals bring to the center.

Thanks to all that attended our first annual donor, volunteer, and staff appreciation at the Fowling Warehouse last month. We were blessed to have Jockamo's donate our pizza for the event. It was a fun night to spend with all our Still Water's family. Thank you to everyone that supports our center through volunteering and giving in various ways. We hope to see you next year!

Come join us on Monday, Feb 9, for a celebration of love to all! At Still Waters we are one large family that support and love each other. Join us for dancing, singing, and refreshments.

We know how difficult but challenging being a care giver is, so we want to say thank you for all you do for your loved one! Come by the center between 4-6pm to pick up a SPUD dinner to take home for dinner. Leave the cooking to us on the 17th!

A Caregiver support group for those providing care to loved ones with age related disorders/diagnosis. It is a safe and confidential place to share experiences, listen, learn, and reflect. This is open to anyone providing support to an aged loved one anyone is welcome to attend at no cost.

This beautiful gift of devotion to another human being often results in self-neglect. When we can access and honor our own feelings and needs, share similar experiences with others, and discover the lessons along our paths, we return to our loved ones strengthened and replenished.