RSVP Names New CEO, Caregiver Resources and Other News
RSVP Names New CEO

The RSVP Board of Directors is pleased to announce the hiring of Molly Walt as its CEO. Ms. Walt’s official first day will be November 30, 2020.
 
In her new position, Ms. Walt will assume the overall strategic, fiscal, government and community relations, and operational responsibility of the RSVP organization. Ms. Walt is committed and enthused to lead staff in accomplishing the mission of RSVP - providing lifesaving volunteer programs that help seniors maintain their dignity, self-respect and independence.
 
Ms. Walt has experience working with nonprofit and public organizations. Most recently, Ms. Walt served as the Executive Director of the Nevada Commission for Women. During her tenure she oversaw the successful implementation of a number of statewide celebrations of the 100th Anniversary of Women achieving the right to vote. Ms. Walt is skilled in government affairs, grant writing, fundraising, event planning, and media relations.
 
Ms. Walt has resided in Carson City for 26 years with her husband and family. She has been very involved in community initiatives and activities including serving on Carson City and Reno boards and commissions. She served as a Carson City Supervisor from 2009-2012. Ms. Walt has been affiliated with the Carson City Senior Center Advisory Council, Carson City Health Board, and Nevada Association of Counties, among others. 
November is National
Family Caregivers Month

National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is a proud observer of NFCM, but works year-round through ACL Programs to engage, support, and empower caregivers. The national observance is spearheaded by Caregiver Action Network (CAN), a nonprofit that provides free education, peer support, and resources to family caregivers. CAN announced the 2020 theme, #CaregivingInCrisis, highlighting new realities that family caregivers and their loved ones face during these uncertain times. To learn more visit: CAN.

RSVP’s Respite Care Program gives regular breaks to exhausted and stressed caregivers. Respite Care and Caregiver Support helps prevent the institutionalization of care recipients and the caregiver providers, who often succumb to the overwhelming stress of caregiving. To learn more visit: RSVP Respite.
Emergency Funds Available
for Caregivers

There are emergency funds for caregivers available again through the Aging and Disability Services Division Lifespan Respite grant!

These emergency funds are for one-time emergent needs where a caregiver has an unavoidable or unplanned absence and need to find care for their loved on quickly. Caregivers can use these emergency funds to get care for their loved one not only from professional agencies, but from their own social network like friends/family/neighbors/etc. Funding is distributed on a case by case basis and is contingent on availability. 

For more info. contact: Autumn Blattman at 775-687-0973 or via email: ablattman@adsd.nv.gov. 
RSVP Welcomes New Regional Field Rep

RSVP is pleased to welcome Dave Sundstrom as our new Regional Field Representative for Douglas County and portions of Lyon County. 

Due to the increasing need for transportation in Silver Springs and Yerington in Lyon County, RSVP recruited a regional Field Representative to attract not only new volunteers, but also new clients who desperately need our services and may not know of RSVP. 
AARP Presents Caregiving Webcast

Caregiving During Uncertain Times: Finding Support & Connection is a virtual workshop which addresses the challenges caregivers face while navigating what to do and how to do it.

Join AARP for a virtual workshop to help you through this journey by sharing tips and resources to help you and your loved one during these times. Plus, get helpful local resources and the latest information about COVID-19.

Date: 12/1/2020    Time 5:00 PM PST

To register visit: AARP Caregiving
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Complete the elder needs survey at: social support or call 2-1-1 from any phone and ask about “Nevada CAN Social Support.”
Nevada Rural RSVP wishes you a
Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving
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MISSION STATEMENT

Provide Lifesaving Volunteer Programs that help Seniors Maintain their Dignity, Self-Respect & Independence