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Voluntee Mileston Geneva Nevius, Mall Walker Volunteer
retires at 99. See page 2
Photo credit: Megan Fullmer
March / April 2019
A special thank you to Kadlec Auxiliary for their monumental support through Kadlec Foundation.
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The Win-Win of Volunteering
Attend & Learn
COMMUNITY HEALTH
April Calendar
March Calendar
Healthy AgesFunded by Kadlec Auxiliary
Caregiver Conference
Library Additions
Protecting Yourself
Autism Podcasts
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The Win-Win of Volunteering
"Sometimes a good hello is all you need to get a good start to your day.”
So says Geneva Nevius, who at 99 years old, recently retired from her longtime Mall Walker volunteer job – a position she held for nearly 30 years. Once a week, Geneva would greet that day’s walkers with a warm hello and help them record their miles.
“After my husband passed away in 1990, I needed something to get me out of the house, so I started walking at the mall. I fi gured if I fell, there would be someone to pick me up,” she said. “I learned they needed someone to help with checking people in, and I was happy to do that.”
She never imagined it would be saying hello and helping people getting their day started out right for this long. “I may not know all their names, but I know all their faces,” she said.
Not only was Geneva helping others by volunteering, she was also helping herself.
“Volunteering gave me a good boost. It pulls you up and makes you feel good,” she said.
According to studies, Geneva is right. Americans over the age of 60 who volunteer reported lower disability and higher levels of well-being compared to those who did not volunteer, according to a study done by the Corporation for National and Community Service.
COMMUNITY HEALTH
The Win-Win of Volunteering | By Mary Lynn Merriman
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THE BENEFITS ARE MANY
It’s good for mental health. Volunteering keeps the brain active, which contributes to a person’s cognitive health. The National Institute on Aging reported that participating in activities that are meaningful may lower the risk of dementia and other health problems in seniors. Volunteers may also need to learn new skills, or share their skills with others, helping to keep the brain active.
It gives you a sense of purpose. Just as Geneva noted, something as simple as talking to someone else, brightening their day, and helping them, can make a diff erence for both parties. You can feel like you accomplished something. It gives you a reason to get up and out the door.
It helps prevent senior isolation and depression. Did you know that giving of your time or volunteering can release the same feel-good sensation as eating chocolate or a candy bar? Dopamine is the feel-good chemical that is linked with pleasurable experiences, such as enjoying a good meal or spending time with a close friend. Brain scans show a surge of dopamine when we give or volunteer our time. Researchers call this “the helper’s high” so when you volunteer your time or do something good for others, you get that same wonderful feel-good sensation.
“Walking is
one of the
best things
you can do
for yourself.”
Photo credit: Megan Fullmer
Stan Spohr | By Karen Hayes
Sadly, we recently lost a dear friend and enthusiastic supporter of Kadlec Neurological Resource Center. Stan Spohr passed away on January 6, 2019. Stan was a man with purpose, a volunteer’s heart, and an infectious smile. He dedicated decades of service to KNRC starting when it was The Neurological Center in the early 1990s. He enjoyed being the volunteer accountant and spending time in “Stan’s Space” at the center where he was also the historian, advisor, and handy man. While KNRC’s accounting responsibilities transitioned to Kadlec in 2012, Stan continued to share his opinions, wisdom, and encouragement with us—and to brighten our days. ■
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It can get you going. Physical activity plays an important role in positive health outcomes through the oldest ages. Whether your activity is helping with a kids’ sports team or walking around the mall, maintaining a healthy level of fi tness helps fend off diseases as you age. You may not be able to play that favorite sport as well any more, but possibly you can volunteer to help in some way.
For Geneva, her volunteer work tied into physical activity. As she volunteered for Mall Walkers, she also walked, often fi ve or six trips around the mall several days a week. She’s covered over 10,000 miles in the mall.
“Walking is one of the best things you can do for yourself,” she said.
While Geneva “retired” from volunteering when she turned 99, what she did all those years undoubtedly had a positive impact on her life, helping to keep her healthier, more socially active and even more physically fi t.
So now it’s your turn. If you don’t volunteer, there are so many opportunities throughout Kadlec and the community. Find an activity you’re passionate about. It’s never too late to get started.
It’s a win-win situation. ■
The Win-Win of Volunteering (cont'd)
If you are age 15 or older, you can volunteer at Kadlec Regional Medical Center. You will go through an onboarding process, which includes an application and orientation and a health screening, before you begin your service.
Everyone who volunteers at Kadlec must be prepared to give at least six months and 100 hours of service. This is usually one morning, afternoon or evening once a week. Kadlec’s 500+ volunteers regularly give more than 70,000 hours annually in a variety of programs. This is equal to 33 full time employees.
Volunteering at KadlecKadlec Auxiliary is the largest program for adults who wish to volunteer at Kadlec. Each year, more than 200 members of the Kadlec Auxiliary assist in a variety of services, ranging from clerical work to mail delivery; Outpatient Procedures to the Birth Center; staffi ng the Information Desk to operating the Gift Shop; and escorting patients and families around the medical center to two sewing groups, making important items for use within the medical center. To learn about volunteering opportunities at Kadlec or with Community Health, contact Meg Fallows, at [email protected].■
www.kadlec.org/knrc
A Mother's Story and Signs of SuicideMarch 13, 2019 | 5:30PM – 7:30PM
April 24, 2019 | 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Kadlec Healthplex–Cedar/Sycamore Rooms | SPACE LIMITED
Listen to Kimberly Starr's compelling keynote of how she lost her son to suicide and then learn how to recognize the Signs of Suicide from certifi ed SOS trainer Kristi Haynes, ESD #123.
Youth Mental Health First AidMarch 28, 2019 | 8:00AM – 4:30PM | Maple & Oak RoomsJune 10, 2019 | 8:00AM – 4:30PM | Sycamore RoomKadlec Healthplex | SPACE LIMITED
Ideally designed for adults who work with young people, ages 12-18 — teachers, coaches, leaders of faith communities, social workers, and other caring citizens.
Adult Mental Health First AidMay 3, 2019 | 8:00AM – 4:30PM
September 13, 2019 | 8:00AM – 4:30PM
November 13, 2019 | 8:00AM – 4:30PM
Kadlec Healthplex–Sycamore Room | SPACE LIMITED
A person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem. Learn an action plan to help. You are more likely to encounter someone in an emotional or mental crisis than someone having a heart attack.
www.kadlec.org/knrc4
RESERVE YOUR SEAT! Call (509) 943-8455 or visit kadlec.org/knrc. Programs meet at Kadlec Healthplex, 1268 Lee Blvd., Richland, WA, except where noted otherwise.
Attend & Learn
Mental Health programs are supported by
Kadlec Auxiliary
Eff ective Communication StrategiesSpeaker: Joan Acres Co-Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s AssociationMarch 12, 2019
1:30PM – 3:30PM
Kadlec Healthplex–Cedar/Sycamore RoomsCommunication is more than just talking and listening – it’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language.
Understanding Diffi cult BehaviorsSpeaker: Joan Acres Co-Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s AssociationApril 9, 2019
1:30PM – 3:30PM
Kadlec Healthplex–Cedar/Sycamore RoomsSome behaviors can present real challenges for caregivers to manage. Learn to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and strategies to help intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer's & Dementia Education
Mental Health Education
Preserving Your Brain Speaker: Neil Rawlins, MD
March 13, 2019 1:00PM – 2:30PM
Kadlec Healthplex–CedarThis presentation will address depression, memory loss, nerve pain and improved healing.
Brain Health
MTHFR Speaker: Neil Rawlins, MD
April 30, 2019 5:00PM – 6:30PM
Kadlec Healthplex–Cedar This presentation will discuss genetic and environmental treatments to improve your life.
Will you be new to Medicare in 2019 or considering retirement and eligible for Medicare? Healthy Ages offers a two-hour class each month at Kadlec Healthplex.
Registration required,
call (509) 942-2700.
Medicare Classes (call for class time)Corey Wakeley, Instructor Kadlec Healthplex–Cedar Room
March 4, 2019 April 8, 2019March 15, 2019 April 19, 2019
March / April 2019
Healthy Ages Wellness
Attend & Learn
Advanced Care Planning ClassesAn advance directive spells out your medical wishes and names a person to speak on your behalf. Learn more about advance directives at one of our information sessions.We can help patients and family members prepare an advance directive. Kadlec HealthplexMarch 8 March 11 March 22April 5 April 19 April 22
Registration required for Healthy Ages Wellness programs, please call (509) 544-3705.
ArthritisSpeaker: Kalpita Hatti, MD
Kadlec Clinic Rheumatology
March 28, 2019
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Central United Protestant Church (CUP)
Opioid EpidemicSpeaker: Shane Johnson, PHARMD, MHA, BCACP
Clinicial Pharmacist, Senior Health Center
April 25, 2019
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Central United Protestant Church (CUP)
Healthy AgesFunded by Kadlec Auxiliary
Healthy Ages programs are made possible through generous donations by Kadlec Auxiliary.
Medicare
End-Of-Life Seminar
April 17, 2019
1:00PM-4:00PM
Kadlec Healthplex–Cedar/Sycamore RoomsLocal professionals discuss end-of-life documents, including estate planning, and funeral arrangements. Class size is limited and reservations are required.
Living Well ProgramChronic Pain WorkshopApril 30 - June 4
Kadlec Healthplex
Workshop will occur once a week for 6 weeks. Learn how to: • Exercise safely • Improve communications • Manage fatigue and sleep • Eat well, live well • Handle stress and relax • Solve problems and meet personal goals• Deal with depression and other diffi cult emotions
Registration
required. Call
(509) 942-2990
ext. 5593
to save your space.
To register for this presentation,
call (509) 942-2700.
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Living Well ProgramChronic ConditionsMarch 27- May 1
Kadlec HealthplexWorkshop will occur once a week for 6 weeks. Learn how to: • Control your pain • Deal with fatigue • Start an activity program • Handle stress and relax • Use medications eff ectively • Eat well to live well• Solve problems and meet personal goals • Make choices about your treatment
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
3 4HEALTHY AGES
MEDICARE CLASS (SEE PAGE 5)
5ART
EXPRESSIONS
10:00 AM
ROOM (M)
MSSUPPORT GROUP
2:00 PM
ROOM (O)
6POST POLIO
SUPPORT GROUP
1:00 PM
ROOM (C)
TBISUPPORT
GROUP
3:00 PM
ROOM (C1)
7 8CHRONIC PAIN
SUPPORT GROUP
1:00 PM
ROOM (M)
ADVANCED CARE PLANNING
(SEE PAGE 5)
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10 11ADVANCED CARE
PLANNING(SEE PAGE 5)
12ALZ EDUCATION
(SEE PAGE 4)
13PRESERVING YOUR BRAIN (SEE PAGE 4)
SOS (SEE PAGE 4)
14 15HEALTHY AGES
MEDICARE CLASS (SEE PAGE 5)
16PARKINSON'S
DANCE
11:00 AM
ROOM (M/O)
17 18PARKINSON'S
SUPPORT GROUP
1:30 PM
ROOM (S)
19CAREGIVERS
SUPPORT GROUP
1:00 PM
ROOM (O)
PULMONARY SUPPORT GROUP
1:30 PM
LOCATION (S)
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
3:00 PM
ROOM (C)
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP
6:30 PM
LOCATION (BMS)
20 21CAREGIVERS FOR
ALZ/DEMSUPPORT GROUP
5:30 PM
LOCATION (CG)
22CHRONIC PAIN
SUPPORT GROUP
1:00 PM
ROOM (M)
ADVANCED CARE PLANNING
(SEE PAGE 5)
23
24 25CAREGIVERS
SUPPORT GROUP (MEN ONLY)
12:30 PM
LOCATION (CG)
26CAREGIVERS FOR
ALZ/DEMSUPPORT GROUP
5:30 PM
LOCATION (CG)
27ALS
SUPPORT GROUP
12:00 PM
ROOM (M)
28YMHFA
(SEE PAGE 4)
HEALTHY AGES WELLNESS PROGRAM
(SEE PAGE 5)
29 30
31
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March 2019 Calendar
BMS Brookdale Meadow Springs | 770 W Gage Blvd, Richland
CG Callaway Gardens | 5505 W Skagit Court, KennewickLight meal served, RSVP is requested. Call (509) 783-5433.
C Cedar Room
M Maple Room
O Oak Room
S Sycamore Room
CALENDAR KEY
ALL SUPPORT GROUPS MEET AT KADLEC HEALTHPLEX 1268 LEE BLVD, RICHLAND, WA EXCEPT NOTED OTHERWISE
1 Kate Buffi ngton, MSW, LMP will discuss depression.
2 Kathy Ledwick, DCNP who will be presenting on skin cancer at 1:30.
CALENDAR KEY
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April 2019 Calendar
BMS Brookdale Meadow Springs | 770 W Gage Blvd, Richland
CG Callaway Gardens | 5505 W Skagit Court, KennewickLight meal served, RSVP is requested. Call (509) 783-5433.
C Cedar Room M Maple RoomO Oak RoomS Sycamore Room
1 Kate Buffi ngton, MSW, LMP will discuss depression.
2 Dr. Chakravarti will discuss managing anxiety and other emotions related to stroke.
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2ART
EXPRESSIONS
10:00 AM
ROOM (O)
MSSUPPORT GROUP
2:00 PM
ROOM (O1)
3POST POLIO
SUPPORT GROUP
1:00 PM
ROOM (C)
TBISUPPORT GROUP
3:00 PM
ROOM (C)
4 5ADVANCED CARE
PLANNING(SEE PAGE 5)
6
7 8HEALTHY AGES
MEDICARE CLASS (SEE PAGE 5)
9ALZ EDUCATION
(SEE PAGE 4)
10 11 12CHRONIC PAIN
SUPPORT GROUP
1:00 PM
ROOM (M)
13
14 15PARKINSON'S
SUPPORT GROUP
1:30 PM
ROOM (S)
16CAREGIVERS
SUPPORT GROUP
1:00 PM
ROOM (M)
PULMONARY SUPPORT GROUP
1:30 PM
LOCATION (S)
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
3:00 PM
ROOM (C2)
PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP
6:30 PM
LOCATION (BMS)
17END-OF-LIFE
SEMINAR (SEE PAGE 5)
18CAREGIVERS FOR
ALZ/DEMSUPPORT GROUP
5:30 PM
LOCATION (CG)
19HEALTHY AGES
MEDICARE CLASS (SEE PAGE 5)
ADVANCED CARE PLANNING
(SEE PAGE 5)
20PARKINSON'S
DANCE
11:00 AM
ROOM (M/O)
21 22
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP
(MEN ONLY)
12:30 PM
LOCATION (CG)
ADVANCED CARE PLANNING
(SEE PAGE 5)
23
CAREGIVERS FOR ALZ/DEM
SUPPORT GROUP
5:30 PM
LOCATION (CG)
24
ALSSUPPORT GROUP
12:00 PM
ROOM (M)
SOS (SEE PAGE 4)
25
HEALTHY AGES WELLNESS PROGRAM
(SEE PAGE 5)
26
CHRONIC PAINSUPPORT GROUP
1:00 PM
ROOM (M)
27
28 29 30MTHFR
(SEE PAGE 4)
The information in the Transmitter and education programs is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your provider before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines.
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Protecting Yourself
www.kadlec.org/knrc
Scams date back to early human history, but they are increasing and targeting seniors. What can you do?
We just have to recognize it. There are fraudsters out there. Those unscrupulous people who are willing to do just about anything to convince someone to give them something, usually money. Fraudsters can be friendly, sympathetic or use fear tactics. They can be quite convincing.
Unfortunately, con artists see the elderly as an easy and vulnerable target. A 2015 study found that older adults lose more than $36 billion every year to fi nancial scams. It’s also a growing problem, with more scamming schemes out there all the time. Here are a few that target seniors specifi cally.
The Grandparent Scam
The grandparent scam appeals to older adults’ emotions. Scammers call a senior and pretend to be a grandchild. The con artist will ask the older adult to guess which grandchild it is. The scam artist will confi de in the grandparent, saying they are in a tough fi nancial position and need the grandparent’s help. Asking them to send money to a Western Union or MoneyGram, they plead for the grandparent not to tell anyone. If the grandparent complies, the scammer will likely contact the senior again and ask for more money.
“Claim Your Prize Now!” Sweepstakes Scam
Con artists contact the elderly either by phone or email and tell them they have won something. To claim the prize, one has to pay a fee. Once the senior agrees, scammers send a fake check in the mail. Before the check doesn’t clear and seniors can realize it is a scam, they have already paid the “fee.”
Protecting Yourself | By Mary Lynn Merriman
Medicare Scam
In scams involving Medicare, fraudsters pose as Medicare representatives to get seniors to give them their personal information, such as their Medicare identifi cation or Social Security number. The fraudster uses this information to bill Medicare for fraudulent services and then pockets the money. An additional way is telling seniors there is a fee they need to pay to continue their benefi ts.
The “Woodchuck” Scam
Scam artists will claim to be contractors and will complete house projects. The scammers will gain seniors’ trust and eventually come up with a variety of fake repairs that need to be done, such as a roof repair. This often results in seniors giving the fake contractors thousands of dollars.
Mortgage Scam
Elderly victims who own their homes can be valuable assets to con artists. Scammers might send fraudulent, offi cial-looking letters that list the supposed assessed value of their home. For a fee, the scammers inform them that the value of their home can be reassessed. The scam artists make the process look legitimate by fi nding the home’s information on the Internet.
There are so many more.
These are just a few. There are others that involve counterfeit prescription drugs, funerals, anti-aging products, fake charity (especially after a natural disaster), investment schemes, sweepstakes/lotteries and email/internet scams that either download software that give access to personal information on the computer or phishing emails asking to update bank or credit card information to a phone website. There are Ponzi/
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pyramid/high interest rate schemes (if it sounds too good to be true, it probably isn’t true) and more. Phew. That can be a scary list.
How to protect yourself
Talk about potential scams with your family and your friends and how to avoid them.
Here are some tips.
Be suspicious of unsolicited calls, letters and emails that promising huge benefi ts. Never give out personal, fi nancial or Medicare information online or to an unsolicited caller.
With your family, compile a list of questions only you and your family know the answers to. If a family emergency really does happen, you can ask the questions and know if it is your family member based on the answers.
Verify who you are talking to. To avoid the grandparent scam (in additional to the tip above), be certain that it is actually your grandchild on the phone by texting or calling the grandchild’s real phone number and verifying if it is him or her. Call the parent of the supposed grandchild and fi nd out if the grandchild really is in trouble.
Check your credit regularly.
Protecting Yourself
CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8
Never send money to anyone unless you have 100 percent proof that it is who you think it is.
Practice Internet safety by protecting your passwords, shopping on encrypted websites, and avoiding phony emails.
Unless you specifi cally enter a contest, you most likely aren’t going to randomly win a monetary prize, so be skeptical.
For home repairs, make sure the person doing your home repairs is a legitimate contractor.
Don’t make hasty decisions.
You can’t always protect yourself or loved ones from unpleasant experiences, but you can reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of a scam. Remember, if an off er seems too good to be true, it probably is. And though it may feel wrong to be suspicious of a charitable organization or a family member’s request for money, it’s always in your best interest to verify the identity and legitimacy fi rst. Always confi rm who you’re sharing your personal information with or providing money to before you go through with it. ■
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Library Additions
*Nuevos libros sobre el autismo disponible
CHILDREN
Boy Who Searched For Silence (The) Andrew Newman
But Why Can't I?: A Book About Rules (Our Emotions and Behavior) Sue Graves
Elephant Who Tried To Tiptoe (The) Andrew Newman
I Can Do Hard Things: Mindful Affi rmations for Kids Gabi Garcia
Mindset Matters (Without Limits) Bryan Smith, PhD
The Tree of Goodness Andrew Newman
HEALTH
Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones James Clear
A Doctor's Dozen: Twelve Strategies for Personal Health and a Culture of Wellness Catherine Florio Pipas, MD, MPH
LYMPHEDEMA
Living with Lymphedema: A Helpful Guide for Lymphedema Management (25 Important Pieces of Advice) Christa Bailey
Lymphedema and Lipedema Nutrition Guide: Foods, Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements Chuck Ehrlich, MD
Lymphedema Management: An Essential Guide to Living with Lymphedema - Understanding the Cause, Recognizing Symptoms, Learning to Manage, and Identifying Treatment & Therapy Options Alice Devereaux
MENTAL HEALTH
Deadly Emotions: Understand the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection That Can Heal or Destroy You Don Colbert, MD
The Empathy Eff ect: Seven Neuroscience-Based Keys for Transforming the Way We Live, Love, Work, and Connect Across Diff erences Helen Riess, MD
Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Diffi culty, and Even Disaster Linda Graham, MFT
How Emotions Are Made Lisa Barrett, PhD
MINDFULNESS
Coping Skills for Kids Workbook: Over 75 Coping Strategies to Help Kids Deal with Stress, Anxiety and Anger Janine Halloran, LMHC
In Praise of Wasting Time (TED Books) Alan Lightman, PhD
Little Book of Mindfulness: 10 Minutes a Day to Less Stress, More Peace Patricia Collard, PhD
The Mindfulness Journal for Anxiety: Daily Prompts and Practices to Find Peace Tanya J. Peterson, MS, NCC
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
Can I Tell You About Multiple Sclerosis?: A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals Angela Amos
Love Sick Cory Martin
Thank you to Kadlec Auxiliary for their support.
Kadlec Neurological Resource Center Library is a community resource open
and available to the general public, including non-Kadlec patients.
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Library Additions (cont'd)
March / April 2019
Health-related materials are added to the library throughout the year, and we welcome your recommendations.
PULMONARY DISORDERS
The Mystery Behind Pulmonary Hypertension Solved: Get Rid of Pulmonary Hypertension and Live a Longer Life + Exclusive Information on its Treatment & Prevention. Diane Zwicky, MD
Treatment of Pulmonary Hypertension (Current Cardiovascular Therapy) Brendan Madden, MD, MSc
TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (TBI)
101 Tips for Recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury: Practical Advice for TBI Survivors, Caregivers, and Teachers Kelly Bouldin Darmofal, PhD
The Traumatized Brain: A Family Guide to Understanding Mood, Memory, and Behavior after Brain Injury (A Johns Hopkins Press Health Book) Vani Rao, MBBS, MD
SPECIAL EDUCATION/GIFTED
The Dyslexic Advantage: Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain Brock L. Eide, MD, MA
Emotional Intensity in Gifted Students: Helping Kids Cope with Explosive Feelings Christine Fonseca, PhD
Misdiagnosis and Dual Diagnoses of Gifted Children and Adults: ADHD, Bipolar, OCD, Asperger's, Depression, and Other Disorders (2nd Edition) James Webb, PhD
A New Chapter for Sue | By Karen HayesOur Resource Specialist, Sue Pinard, has been happily helping people fi nd library resources since 2013. She enjoys helping people and seeing the improvements in their ability to cope with health challenges or caregiver responsibilities over the course of their visits to the KNRC Library.
Prior to becoming a Kadlec Neurological Resource Center staff member, Sue was an event planner who contracted with KNRC to assist with Variété, special events, educational programs and conferences. She has been making us look good since 2007. Her creativity, enthusiasm and decorating skills will be sorely missed.
In early May, Susan Pinard and her husband Philip will turn the page to their next chapter. They are looking forward to spending time with their children and playing with their grandchildren, and “traveling with a purpose” by volunteering for the National Park Service and Habitat for Humanity. When asked what she will do when she is retired her answer is “Whatever I want to!!”
Sue would say this is not “the end” but another beginning.
Comin i May
FAMILY MOMENTS
Building bridges between the care provider, and the person with Alzheimer’s.
CREATING A SAFE HAVEN
Discovering ways to make the physical environment safer.
MEMORY ENHANCING
ACTIVITIES
Learning ways to trigger memories.
IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT
Making bathing a more comfortable process.
May 8, 2019 | 9:00AM-3:00PM
Richland Community Center
500 Amon Park Drive, Richland, WA
Lunch and refreshments are included.
DSHS CEUs available for long-term care workers, up to
5 credits.
This is a FREE event. Space is limited. Pre-registration required. To learn more, or to register for this event, visit kadlec.org/knrc or call (509) 943-8455.
KEYNOTE: CREATING MOMENTS OF JOY
Focusing our energy on creating moments of joy.
Jolene Brackey Presents
Caregiver Conference
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COMMUNITY HEALTH
Karen Hayes, MA, Community Health Investment Manager Megan Fullmer, Community Health AssistantCathy Manderbach, Program Specialist
HEALTHY AGES
Corey Wakeley, Program Manager
KADLEC ACADEMY
Edna Felix, Health Educator
KNRC
Sue Linn, Program SpecialistSue Pinard, Resource Specialist
COMMUNITY HEALTH STAFF
NEUROCONNECTIONS
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NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONU.S. POSTAGEP A I D
1268 Lee BoulevardRichland, WA 99352(509) 943-8455kadlec.org/knrc
Please call (509) 943-8455 if you have any corrections to your name or address, or if you would like to receive this newsletter by email.
KADLEC FOUNDATION
Kadlec Foundation, a 501 (c) 3, is a not-for-profi t organization. This newsletter, KNRC, Healthy Ages, Kadlec Academy and Community Health programs and resource materials are available thanks to the generosity of our donors and sponsors.
Donate online at www.kadlec.org/foundation or mail your gift to:
Kadlec Foundation 888 Swift Blvd., Richland, WA 99352
Autism Quality of Life, Teri Krakovich, PHD
Dr. Teri Krakovich, a clinical psychologist, hosts this podcast that’s focused on the ever changing autism landscape. Interviews with professionals, parents, and individuals on the spectrum cover a broad range of topics including physical fi tness, daily living skills, relationships, and employment. Parent, educator, and professional focused.
The Aspie World, Daniel M. Jones
UK based infl uencer Dan Jones started vlogging about his Asperger’s nearly six years ago, and made the jump to podcasts last fall. He talks about his life with Asperger’s, dishing out his personal tips and tricks for living with Asperger’s, common signs and symptoms of autism and Asperger’s, and why girls are underdiagnosed. His target audience is others living with autism and Asperger’s, and potentially parents. Also available on his YouTube channel in video format.
The Autism Helper, Sasha Long, BCBA, MA
Sasha Long hosts this podcast about sharing strategies for improving the lives of those with autism. Aimed primarily at educators, the podcast also has tips for parents, such as how to deal with the sensory overload of the holidays, and how to best prepare for an IEP meeting from both sides of the table.
The annual Northwest Autism Conference will not be held in 2019.
The Moneta (Memory) Project
People living with dementia, along with their care partners, are invited to enjoy a twice-monthly complimentary breakfast at the Meals on Wheels Café, located at 1834 Fowler Street in south Richland. This will provide an opportunity for those living with dementia and their care partners to enjoy a nice meal in a safe, supportive, and friendly atmosphere.
Who: People living with dementia and their care partners
When: Starting February 28th, the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month, 8:00AM-10:00AM
What: Complimentary breakfast
Reservations are not required but are appreciated.
For more information, please call (509) 735-1911.
The Moneta Memory Café was generously funded by Kadlec Foundation.
