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10 Administraon Office — 519‐837‐5696 PROJECT LIFESAVER WELLINGTON Project Lifesaver provides timely response to save lives and reduce potential injury for adults and children who wander due to Alzheimer’s, autism, and other related conditions or disorders. The program provides and maintains a bracelet which is a tool that assists in offering safety for vulnerable individuals, as well as contributing to the peace of mind of the caregivers and loved ones of the participant. Project Lifesaver Wellington is managed by Victim Services Wellington in Guelph and Wellington County. A strong working partnership exists with Guelph Police Services in the city of Guelph and OPP Wellington. This partnership is crucial when a participant goes missing. Participants are issued a locating device in the form of a battery-operated bracelet, which is completely waterproof. Each bracelet has its own radio frequency that can be accessed by equipment administered by specially trained officers in Guelph Police Services and OPP Wellington. The battery in the bracelet is checked and documented daily by the caregiver to ensure the device is always operational. The battery is changed every 60 days by Project Lifesaver volunteers. The bracelet is leased for the duration of time that it is required by the participant, then returned to Project Lifesaver. The cost is $400. If the participant is not in a position to cover this cost, arrangements can be made. The batteries are $10 each and are changed by a Project Lifesaver volunteer every 60 days. The cost is $60 per year. If you are interested in learning more about Project Lifesaver, or would like to receive an application, please feel free to contact one of our program staff listed below. Lisa Dollery, Program Co-ordinator, Project Lifesaver Wellington 519-820-4096. Elizabeth Kent, Executive Director, Victim Services Wellington 519- 824-1212 x7205. Free Safety Planning for Older Adults Workshop T S - M 2019 — V. 43, N. 9 The Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington is presenting a free workshop on Thursday, June 13 (10 a.m. - noon), in Room 3 at the Evergreen. This session will introduce the Elder Abuse Ontario Safety Planning Toolkit, as well as consider enhanced communication techniques when interacting with a person who has dementia. The talk is designed for family members, care partners, Social Workers, LHIN Care Co-ordinators, Community Living staff, CMHAWW staff, Day Program staff, IGSWs, Alzheimer Society staff and other interested parties. This event is offered in partnership with Elder Abuse Ontario. No fee to participate - donations appreciated. Preregistration is required through the Alzheimer Society by calling 519-742-1422. FOOD TASTING A Registered Dietitian from the Guelph Family Health Team will be in the front lobby on Friday, May 31 (10:30 - 11:30) to share nutrition information and free food samples. If you’re at the Evergreen, make sure you stop by for a snack and say hello. Welcome to Spring Welcome Spring and a time for renewal and growth! What better time to profile the GWSA Community Support Services (CSS) Programs and remind you how we can support seniors and their caregivers. Not only do we support GWSA members, but we’re proud to say we also help seniors who have become more isolated in the community. Our Programs are offered at low or no cost and in some cases, transportation is provided. Here’s a bit of history and ways in which we can help. Community Support Services, established 2008 and the main contact for GWSA Services in the Community: (i) Staff will work with you to help you with age related concerns and provide assistance to connect you with community health and social services. (ii) Interested in healthy aging? Come to our popular Spring Education Series and learn from great educators. (iii) Check out our whiteboard display at the Evergreen with excellent resources and a new theme every month. Seniors Offering Support, established 2003: (i) Feeling lonely and isolated? You can receive telephone visiting calls from one of our caring senior (Continued on page 11)
11 Thursday, May 9 - Coping with Loneliness - Why Am I Feeling Sad? Presenter: Jody Weiler, B.A. B.A.Sc. MSW, RSW. Vulnerable Seniors Team Lead, CMHA Waterloo Wellington Does everyone feel like this? What can I do about it? Learn about supports and strategies for seniors. Thursday, May 16 - Your Care at Home and in the Community, Including Long-term Care Presenter: WWLHIN Representative A representative from the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network (WWLHIN) will come and talk about our local health care system. Topics include connecting you with care at home and in the community and when home is no longer an option, how the LHIN helps you apply to long-term care. Thursday, May 23 - Food and Mood Presenter: Lee Kapuscinski, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator, Diabetes Care Guelph This session will give you a chance to learn about the connections between our food choices and emotional well-being. We will explore eating strategies to support mood regulation and see how our second brain (the gut) has a key role to play. (Continued from page 10) volunteers or participate as a telephone support volunteer to make calls. Feeling Better Move Well Gentle Exercise, established 1999: (i) Are you homebound and want to get moving again? Sign up for our free 12-week ‘in-home’ gentle exercise program. (ii) Have some fun, make friends and enjoy exercising at our group classes. Wellington Dufferin who have provided funding for these programs since 2004. We also owe our thanks to the vision of previous GWSA Boards, volunteers and staff who have worked for decades to develop these meaningful programs. Don’t hesitate to call 519-837-5696 or drop by our office at the Evergreen for more information regarding any of our services. Feeling Better Eat Well, established 1999: Learn about good nutrition with our Diabetes support group, join a cooking class, visit food tasting events and speak with a Dietitian or share a meal at our Cook and Eat Together Program. Outreach Half Day Outing, established 1993: For those who would enjoy a social outing, we have a few spaces available for this enjoyable program which includes activities, speakers, entertainment and a hot lunch. A very modest $10.00 includes transportation to and from home. We would not be where we are today without the longstanding support of the United Way of Guelph Diabetes Support Group: The Diabetes Support group welcomes new members to join us on the second and fourth Tuesdays in May and June at 9 am in Room 2. Anyone with diabetes or supporting someone with diabetes is encouraged to come and join in our peer-support group. Coffee and tea provided! Topics to be discussed are as follows: May 14, 2019-Diabetes Care Guelph guest speakers May 28, 2019-Food and Mood June 11, 2019-Adding fish to your daily nutrition June 25, 2019-Summer goals for diabetes management T S - M 2019
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