Clay County Senior Services

Another one of our staff members has started training to become a Chronic Disease Self Management Program leader. CDSMP is an evidence-based program that was originally developed at Stanford University. Because our health care providers can't be with us everyday, we have to learn how to self-manage our chronic diseases. CCSS is providing leadership to the Northland Living Well Collaborative to offer and coordinate this program across Clay County.

Did you see our past a couple of weeks ago about Exercise Snacks? Check out some of our staff taking ours!

It can be challenging to stay active during the cold winter months. Here are some great tips for staying active. #AmericanHeartMonth https://www.goredforwomen.org//how-to-stay-active-in-cold-

Are you a Veteran? Connect with others during this Veteran Coffee Connection, tomorrow, free of charge. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83174042587

A big thanks to Clay County Senior Services for a successful Rebuilding Day.

Congratulations to these individuals who graduated from our recent Aging Mastery Program. They have worked on making modest lifestyle changes to produce BIG results, such as improved health, stronger economic security, enhanced well-being, and increased societal participation.

Happy Thanksgiving from our families to yours!

November is Caregiver Appreciation Month Tri-County Mental Health and Northland Shepherd's Center offer Caregiver Support Groups virtually from 10:30 am til noon on Thursdays, November 10 & 24; on Tuesdays, December 8 & 22. Contact Becky Franklin, [email protected] or Dianna Englander, [email protected]. They will also host 2 special caregiver events. Register with Becky Franklin or Dianna Englander (above). ... Virtual Self-Care Event for Caregivers @ 1pm on Nov. 13 4th Annual Caregiver Pampering Drive Through Event on @ 1pm on Nov. 20 in Northland Shepherd's Center parking lot. See more

We are proud to partner with the City of Liberty and support their programs for seniors. They deliver outstanding service!

Our staff continues to stay connected (virtually) to many other organizations such as Northland Professionals in Aging to learning about the leading issues related to aging. After some lighthearted sharing of our favorite childhood Halloween costume, we heard from Linda Ward of Center for Practical Bioethics who explained some really important reasons to have discussions with family members about advance care planning. The Caring Conversations workbook is available from them to help you! https://practicalbioethics.org/re/caring-conversations.html

There's something about a song that can hold us up even in the most challenging times. From the music therapists at Soundscaping Source, hear this wish for hope for us all. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBpCSxcHifg&feature=youtu.be

Noon tomorrow! October 28th, join KU Landon Center on Aging for a virtual discussion and Q&A on Medicare Open Enrollment... it will be here before we all know it! https://kumc-ois.zoom.us/j/9041480459 Password: Landon65 Meeting ID: 904 148 0459

Are you staying inside where it's nice and warm? If you have to venture out, please be EXTRA careful! Rain, snow and ice can make any surface slippery.

Caregiving for a loved one can be the greatest honor and the hardest job in the world. If you are a caregiver, you are not alone! https://www.youtube.com/watch

How's your sleep these days? Many of us struggle to get good sleep in the best of times. During Covid? It may feel impossible. But music and mindfulness can help! This Wednesday, Liberty Silver Center and Soundscaping Source will help you learn ways to use mindfulness and music to sleep better and generally to cope better with the pandemic. This online event is free and open to anyone with an internet connection. Here are the details:... Mindfulness and Music: How to Sleep Better and Cope with Pandemic Stress When: Wednesday, October 28 - 11 am to noon Where: Online! Please RSVP by calling the Liberty Silver Center at 816-439-4368 to receive your Zoom link.

Here is a free Webinar on Coronavirus & Arthritis offered by KC Regional Arthritis Center and the Arthritis Foundation, featuring Dr. Mark Box, a rheumatologist. Click on the link below to register! https://arthritisgcc.ejoinme.org//tab/1182027/Default.aspx

This sounds wonderful!

Assisted Transportation is hiring drivers! They are one of our outstanding community partners who provide safe and reliable transportation for older adults here in Clay County.