Calendar of Events
The next meeting of the Area Agency on Aging Board will be May 25. As always everyone is welcome. If you interested in May's agenda, please
visit the following page - Board
Agenda
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The Community Caring Council of Cape Girardeau has a Senior Calendar. For their calendar please go to their website - Community Caring Council Senior Calendar
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Satellite Office Opening July 6, 2010
Effective July 6, 2010, The SEMO Area Agency on Aging will have a satellite office located inside Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter. A Case Manager will be available every Tuesday from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Other times are available by appointment.
For more
information please call 573-335-3331 or toll-free 1-800-392-8771
The Agency has a variety of services such as Medicare counseling, EVE (Elders
volunteer for Elders) Program, Nutrition Program, Information & Assistance, Long
Term Care Ombudsman Program, Family Caregiver Program, In-Home Program,
Transportation, Legal Services, Counseling and Much More.
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Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshops - Leader Training
The SEMO Area Agency on Aging will be conducting "Leader Training" for those interested in becoming leaders of the "Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshops". The Leader Training will be held at our Cape office, 1219 N. Kingshighway. The training consists of 4 days and is free. For more information, please contact Liz Yokley or Laura Stroder at 573-335-3331 or toll-free at 1-800-392-8771.
The Self-Management Program will not conflict with existing
programs of treatments. It is designed to enhance regular treatment and
disease-specific education such as Better Breathers, cardiac rehabilitation, or
diabetes instruction. In addition, many people have more than one chronic
condition. The program is especially helpful for these people. It
gives them the skills to coordinated all the things needed to manage their
health, and to help them keep active in their lives.
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Falls
Prevention Program
The Area Agencies on Aging in Missouri
have started a "Steady as you go" program to help prevent falls. Mary Kay
Day is now available to provide information that will help people realize how
serious falls can be and how best to prevent them. She will be visiting
the seniors centers in our 18 county area. This will be an opportunity for
you to ask questions and learn about safety issues in and around your home.
Be sure to check with the senior center in your area to learn when these
programs will be available. Stay and have a delicious lunch too!
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Please join us
for the 2010 Missouri Show Me Summit on Aging and Health
October 18-20, 2010
Hilton Convention Center Hotel, Branson
visit their web site for opportunities to: present/sponsor/exhibit
www.showmesummit.com
(In collaboration with the Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services)
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Happy Independence Day!
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