ESP July 2006 Newsletter

Elder Service Providers Annual Picnic and General Meeting

The 10th annual ESP Zuanich Park picnic went off without a hitch. Thank you to all the volunteers that set up and cleaned up the picnic. The meal was delicious and yes the weather held out like a true beach party.

We had over 50 members present for our AGM.  Officers for 2006-2007 were voted in as follows:

• Debbie Gann, President
• Rob Westford, Vice President
• Anita Tallman, Treasurer
• Andrea Polchen, Membership Secretary
• Suzanne Shrock, Recording Secretary

We appreciate the great work done during the past year by Darla Laughlin as President and Cindy Maxwell as Vice President.  A special thanks to Ann Denson from Adult Day Health who worked very hard to organize the event, and who has completed her term as Minutes Secretary for the Board.

All committees are looking for new members to add their ideas and energy to our organization.  If you would like to offer assistance, and learn more about the work the committees do, please contact any of the following committee chairs:

• 2007 Conference Committee – Cindy Sherwin 360-647-2280 cindy@cindysherwin.com
• ESP Member Relations Committee – Michelle Starkey  360-734-3849 mstarkey@homeattendantcare.com
• Programs Committee – Darla Laughlin 360-398-2137 assistance@lovingoptions.com
• Public relations Committee – Rob Westford 360-734-1717 rob@westfordfuneralhome.com

Thank your for your participation in Elder Service Providers and we look forward to another wonderful year.

Long Term Care Planning

Governor Gregoire, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have announced a campaign to increase awareness of the critical need to plan for long term care (LTC).  Beginning in June a letter will be mailed to everyone over 50 and under 70 offering a Long Term Care Planning Tool Kit.

As a local leader in long term care insurance (LTCI), Lisa Schork, CLTC of LTC Capstone is participating in this campaign by offering a complimentary copy of a “Shopper’s Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance,” published by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.

Should you have any questions about planning for your long term care needs after receiving this brochure or if you need help understanding the Planning Worksheet in your Long Term Care Planning Tool Kit, please contact Lisa Schork, at 360-715-8582 or Lisa@LTCCapstone.com.

St Frances Extended Health Care

St. Francis team raised more than $3,500 for National MS Society

Alzheimer Society

Memory Awareness Screenings – Free
3rd Tuesday of every month in 2006
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Held at St. Luke's Community Health Education Center 
3333 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham, WA
Contact us for an appointment at 360-671-3316 or drop in.

The screening is non-invasive, non-threatening and takes only a few minutes. Only you receive the results. You will learn how testing, early diagnosis and treatment can enhance the quality of life.  It is an opportunity to ask questions and discuss concerns and options.

Early Memory Loss Program in Whatcom County for people in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers.

The Alzheimer Society of Washington will conduct a ten-week Memory Loss Program starting in mid-September and ending in November 2006.  Class members will meet every Friday from 10:00 am to 12 Noon. The program leaders for the nine weekly meetings will be Geriatric Mental Health Specialists, Sandy Stork and Madaleine Lippert. We will interview potential participants and their caregivers in late August and early September.  Please call for detailed information: 360-671-3316.

From the Editor

Thank you for your participation in the ESP newsletter. If you have items to submit for August please email: mstarkey@homeattendantcare.com no later then August the 14th.

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