Home Instead Senior Care is proud to sponsor the Partners in Healthcare of Virginia’s Symposium this Friday, May 6. Guest registration begins at 11:30 at the Jefferson Hotel in the Grand Ballroom.

CEU and CMU credits are available for attending the symposium focusing on “Defining Your Role in the Future of Healthcare”. The CEO of VCU Health System, Sheldon M. Retchin, MD, MSPH is the keynote speaker.

Click here to purchase tickets and review the day’s agenda and speakers.

Event Details:

Friday, May 6 at 11:30 a.m.
Partners in Healthcare Symposium
The Jefferson Hotel
Grand Ballroom
101 West Franklin Street
Richmond, VA 23220

The team at Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond will answer your questions about caring for a senior parent or elderly loved one on Monday, August 16th, on the NBC12 Call 12 TV show.

Call 12 phone lines will be open from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. and the number to call during the show is 804.345.1212. 

About 5 staff members from Home Instead will be answering your questions about senior care such as how to identify the warning signs that your elderly loved one may need additional care or home helper assistance, ways to start difficult conversations with your senior loved one such as having to take away the car keys, and ways to keep seniors active in mind, body and spirit.

If you’re a family caregiver and are providing care for your senior Mom, Dad, Aunt, Uncle, Grandparents or other elderly loved ones, then you know how difficult and stressful it can be at times.  And more and more of us are having to take care of our parents as well as our own children – making us what is referred to as the “sandwich generation.” 

So getting educated on what to look for and ways to cope as well as finding out about available resources can be what you need to handle some of the tougher situations that you’ll face.

Help is always just a phone call away.  On Monday, call the NBC12 Call 12 help line at 804.345.1212 between 5pm and 6:30pm.  At any other time, day or night, you can call our office at 804.527.1100 and someone will be able to answer your senior care questions.

Here at Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond, we are always happy to tell you about fundraisers for great charities related to senior health and wellness.

We just found out about an upcoming weekly event in which Capital Ale House is donating a portion of Thursday food sales to the Greater Richmond Alzheimer’s Association, which funds research and outreach efforts to help in the search for a cure:

Although many people in Richmond know Capital Ale House for its wide selection of ales, Capital Ale House’s three Richmond area locations also have some interesting and delicious food. Every Thursday in August, you can enjoy that food and help a good cause at the same time. Just print out a copy of the attached coupon and bring it into any Capital Ale House location on any Thursday in August, and Capital Ale House will donate 25% of your food purchase to the Alzheimer’s Association!

Remember: bring in the coupon to Capital Ale House on Thursdays in August, so that the Alzheimer’s Association will get some of your food proceeds! Thanks for supporting the Alzheimer’s Association.

NOTE:  You can print out this blog post for the coupon or click this link:  Capital Ale House Alzheimer’s Coupon.

And for more information on how Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond can provide care and companionship to help aging loved ones in the Richmond, VA area remain living independently in their homes, please give us a call at our Richmond (804.527.1100) or Tappahannock (804.443.4883) offices any time, or view our digital brochure at http://hisc189.digbro.com/. 

Here at Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond, we are always on the lookout for events in the Richmond community that relate to senior health and wellness. Here is a great event sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association:

On Tuesday, July 20th, there will be a free special screening of the HBO documentary “The Alzheimer’s Project” at the historic Byrd Theater. This documentary provides a personal look at the country’s second most feared disease through the voices of Alzheimer’s patients, caregivers, family members, and the scientists who are working every day to look for a cure.

At this special screening, you will also get the chance to hear from Mary Ann Johnson — program director for the Alzheimer’s Association, and author/ former caregiver Robert B. Schaefer.  Caregivers, friends and family of Alzheimer’s patients, and supporters of Alzheimer’s disease research are encouraged to attend. The event is open to the public and free, so bring your friends, questions, and personal experiences.

Where:  The Byrd Theatre, 2908 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23221

When: Tuesday, July 20, 2010, 5:30-7:30 PM

REMEMBER! Wear something purple to the event to show your support, and be entered to win a door prize!

Also, here are some links for more information on:

• “The Alzheimer’s Project” – an interactive site where you can watch the films, learn about the disease, and get help from organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association or the National Institutes of Health.
• The Alzheimer’s Association – Greater Richmond Chapter
• The Byrd Theatre

And as always, for more information on how our Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond can provide Alzheimer’s care and companionship to help you or a loved one remain living independently, call us in our Richmond home care office at 804.527.1100 today.

You’re invited to join us and over 25 local and regional wellness organizations for the Mind, Body, and Spirit Wellness Fair at Covenant Woods Retirement Community in Mechanicsville this Friday, July 9, 2010, at 1:00 pm.

Not only can you learn about ways to keep your body healthy, but the wide array of organizations there can provide ways to boost your mind and spirit as well.  Many organizations will be  conducting health screenings such as Blood Pressure Checks, Glucose Screenings, and Strength and Grip Tests.   Vendors include the Alzheimer’s Association, Hearing Clinics of Virginia, Mary Kay, PhotoLively, and the Virginia Blood Mobile… not to mention Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond.

Covenant Woods Independent Living Cottages

In addition, guests will have the opportunity to learn more about Covenant Woods, a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community situated on over 70 acres in beautiful Hanover, Virginia, just outside of Richmond.

Covenant Woods has a rich history within the Richmond community, dating back to its beginnings as the “Richmond Home for Ladies” in 1883. Covenant Woods now serves both men and women, on a 70-acre campus instead of a city block. With the same mission – caring for people as long as they live – it is now called a Continuing Care Retirement Community.

Today, there is fine dining, 24-hour security, a fitness center, physical therapy facilities, a sports pool, bocce ball courts, gardening areas, a wood-working shop, art studio, nature trails surrounding a stocked pond, a barber and beauty shop, lounge areas, and meeting rooms.

They offer independent living in apartments and cottages, and your changing needs can be served all in one place there with three levels of health care services in the adjacent Health and Wellness Center – nursing, assisted living, and memory support.

Guests at the event will have a chance to win several door prizes, provided by the host and vendors. Rumor has it that Home Instead Senior Care will be donating a door prize, but you have to come to the event to find out what it is and have a chance to win!

Event Details:

Location: Multi-purpose Room, Covenant Woods. Click here for map, directions, and contact information.

Time: 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM, Friday, July 9th

We hope to see you at the event, where you can talk one-on-one with our Home Instead community service staff and learn how we can help you or your senior loved one how to remain living independently, wherever home may be. And if you would like more information but you can’t make it on Friday, call Home Instead at our Richmond in-home care office at 804.527.1100.  Or visit our digital brochure at http://hisc189.digbro.com.

The just-released Stages of Senior Care: Your Step-by-Step Guide for Making the Best Decisions

The panel discussion will be helpful for anyone who is taking care of a senior parent or elderly loved one, or if you want to make plans your own future. 

Teresa Steinfatt, co-owner of Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond, will host the discussion.  Other panelists will be named in the next few days, so stay tuned!

In addition, there will be special guests available to answer questions on other senior care topics, such as Assisted Living Facilities,  Alzheimer’s and Dementia,  Rehab and Skilled Nursing, and Hospice Care.

Some of content to be discussed stems from the book, Stages of Senior Care: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Making the Best Decisions, which was written by Paul & Lori Hogan, founders of Home Instead Inc.

To attend this event or for more information, please call Christy Walsh-Smith at 804.527.1100.  You must RSVP on or before June 15th.

Senior Connections, The Capital Area Agency on Aging, will hold a series of public hearings to discuss the 2011 area plan for aging services and the age-wave plan for the Richmond metro.

While the meeting in Goochland was already held on May 18th, there is a second hearing to be held in Chesterfield on Friday, June 11 from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. at Rockwood Village Friendship Cafe, 3901 Price Club Blvd., in Midlothian.

For more information, call Marge Boynton at 804.343.3054 or email mboynton@youraaa.org.

Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond has formed a walking group and will participate in the Alzheimer’s Memory Walk scheduled for October. 

In the meantime, the Richmond Memory Walk Kick-off event will be held on Thursday, June 3rd, at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at The Richmond Flying Squirrels Baseball Stadium (The Diamond).

To attend just the kick-off, RSVP at 804-967-2517.

Don’t miss a night of family fun and an opportunity to support your local Alzheimer’s Association! After the meeting, the game starts at 7:05pm.  Everyone is encouraged to wear a purple shirt to show your support in “Purple with a Purpose” (of course, you know that wearing a purple shirt isn’t too difficult for those of us a Home Instead!).  Friends of the Alzheimer’s Association will parade onto the field and throw the first pitch!

There will be fireworks after the game, too.  So come on out to the meeting and the game and support your Richmond Alzheimer’s Association by purchasing a game ticket for $6 each! To purchase your $6 tickets, come by the Alzheimer’s office located at 4600 Cox Road, Suite 130, Glen Allen, VA 23060 or call 804-967-2580.

We’ll see you there.  GOOOOOOOO SQUIRRELS!

P.S.  The Richmond Memory Walk will take place on October 2nd at 9:00 a.m. at Genworth.  Walk starts at 10:00 a.m.  Our team this year will be called the Home Instead Senior Care CareBugs and you can register to join us for the walk or you can sponsor with your donation at this link:  Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond CareBugs Memory Walk Team

VCUHS Eldercare Education and Support Group hosts Care and Communication with your Aging Parent with Teresa Steinfatt, Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond

VCU Health System employees and VCU employees are invited to a brown bag roundtable discussion about “Care and Communication with your Aging Parent – the 40/70 Rule” on Tuesday, April 20th, from noon to 1:00 p.m.   Our very own Teresa Steinfatt of Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond will be presenting as special guest speaker. 

Teresa Steinfatt

Teresa will be providing lessons from the 40-70 RULE^® programs and emotional support services which are offered by Home Instead to develop open discussions between families relating to providing care to parents and other various senior topics.  These programs and services are intended to bridge the communication gap between adult children and their senior loved ones.

• What does a grown daughter say to her dad when he’s hit a light pole with the car?
• How does an adult son ask his mom if she’s taking her medications like she should?

The 40-70 Rule is designed to help adult children and their aging parents deal with sensitive topics that often make conversations difficult.  The idea is that if you’re 40, or your parents are 70, it’s time to start talking about these or similar senior and aging topics.

As part of VCU Health System’s commitment to its employees and those they care for, VCUHS Geriatric Services and VCUHS Human Resources are inviting their VCUHS and VCU employees to this talk which is part of their Eldercare Education and Support Group.

For more information about this event, VCUHS and VCU employees can contact Gail Davis, MS, at VCUHS Geriatric Services at 804.828.0281 or visit http://vcuhealth.org.

And for more information about Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond or to host a Home Instead speaker at your next event, please call 804.527.1100.

Spring Arbor of Salisbury and Buford Road Pharmacy are sponsoring an informative event for women to learn “The Nuts and Bolts of Maintaining your Car” on Tuesday, March 30th, at Spring Arbor.  The event starts with a cocktail party at 5:00 p.m and the presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. with entertaining guest speaker, Pamela Adams from The Laurels of Willow Creek.

Join Pamela in a fun educational seminar ~ arm yourself with the knowledge every woman should know about her car. 

Learn the top 5 things even your mechanic won’t tell you! Other topics include what to avoid when buying a used car, what kind of questions you need to be asking your mechanic and understanding what your car is really trying to tell you.  And there will be door prizes! (Yes, you’ll be the envy of all). 

The event will be held at Spring Arbor of Salisbury which is conveniently located at 14001 Turnberry Lane, Midlothian, VA.

To RSVP and reserve your seat, please call 804-897-2727 today.  And, yes, the Home Instead CareBug will be there!  Say hello to Christy!

About Spring Arbor of Salisbury

Spring Arbor of Salisbury, Midlothian

Spring Arbor of Salisbury brings a special combination of neighborly warmth and compassionate care to seniors in Midlothian and beyond.  Nestled in the heart of Chesterfield County’s most unique residential area, Spring Arbor of Salisbury is the perfect solution for seniors who want to spend their retirement years close to their lifelong friends, churches, social activities, and shopping.

Spring Arbor of Salisbury also provides peace of mind for our residents coping with dementia as well as their families.  We work closely with family members to ensure the best possible care for our residents. Our Special Care Cottage offers the planned programming to focus on the resident’s abilities and not their losses and provide a “safe, secure family environment.”  For more information, click on Spring Arbor of Salisbury.

About Home Instead Senior Care

Home Instead Senior Care of Richmond provides senior care and companionship services to the active senior community in the Richmond area.  Our goal is to help seniors remain independent for a longer period of time. 

Our CAREGivers provide medication reminders, light housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation and companionship services.  For a no-obligation, senior care assessment, please call our Richmond home care office at 804.527.1100 anytime.