DEMENTIA...are you a caregiver or have dementia yourself? There is an upcoming meeting via Zoom that can help understand dementia more.
Tuesday, September 29, 6:30—8:00 PM COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM: ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE & DEMENTIA 101
ZOOM meeting link: https://umn-private.zoom.us/j/95973171543?pwd=Y2IrbzZFN1Vsc1dqK2tsUVJJeEVwdz09
Meeting ID: 959 7317 1543
Password: ab12cd
See Flyer for more details!
Are you or a loved one needing the basics to Medicare. This overview of Medicare will include what is covered under Parts A & B; enrollment guidelines; and Minnesota options, including Medicare Part C and D.
You will learn:
• Medicare’s role in your health insurance
• Timelines when applying for Medicare
• Component of Medicare’s coverage
Questions to consider when choosing a health plan
The registration closes three days before the presentation date. This allows time for class materials to be sent to the registrant.
Class Dates and Times to choose from:
August 12 10AM - 12PM Central
August 19 10AM - 12PM Central
August 27 3PM - 5PM Central
September 3 2PM - 4PM Central
To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/senior-linkager-medicare-101-tickets-112645481668
Do you know of a Senior in need of a mask?!? Senior Linkage Line has some. Give us a call and we will send one out! 1-800-333-2433
Did you know that you can socially connect with others from the comfort of your home while taking charge of your health and well-being! Yourjuniper provides these classes!
People with type 2 diabetes attend the class in groups of 12-16. Classes are facilitated from a highly detailed manual by two trained Leaders, one or both of whom are peer leaders with diabetes themselves. Participants will make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other solve problems they encounter in creating and carrying out their self-management program. Physicians, diabetes educators, dietitians, and other health professionals both at Stanford and in the community, have reviewed all materials in the class.
Register here: https://yourjuniper.org/Classes/Register/2058
Please advise your loved ones of the latest scam! It goes something along these lines:
‘Good morning, According to our system, you are likely to have been in close proximity to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. This means that you now need to self-isolate for 7 days and take a COVID-19 test.'
'OK. Can you tell me who that person was?'
'I'm not able to tell you that. That is confidential information.'
'Right. Um... so ....'
'But you do need to be tested within the next 72 hours. So can I just get the best mailing address so that we can send a kit to you?'
'Ok (gives address)'
'Thank you - and I just need to take a payment card so that we can finalize this and send the kit to you.'
'Sorry - a payment card? I thought this was all free?'
'No - I'm afraid not. There is a one-off fee of $50 for the kit and test results. Could you read off the long card number for me, please, when you're ready.'
'No - that's not right.
'I'm afraid it is. Can you give me the card number please - this is very important, and there are penalties for not complying.'
Puts the phone down.
This is how scammers work. And vulnerable people will fall for it.”
Don't fall for it!
If you know of a senior looking for a mask please give us a call, we will have one mailed out to that person. Stay Safe!
The Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on Aging (SEMAAA) will be hosting a
virtual presentation of The Remember Project on Tuesday, October 20 at 2pm.
This event features a theatrical video of the play “Steering into the Skid” by
Arnold Johnston & Deborah Ann Percy. The play will be followed by a facilitated
discussion to explore how to make our community more dementia friendly. Funded
in part by the Minnesota State Arts Board, the event is free of charge, though
attendance is limited. Call 507-259-0613 to make your reservation for this
enlightening event that will connect you with resources and allow all citizens of
Pine Island and surrounding communities to network and build community support
together. This production has been presented in more than 50 Wisconsin and
Minnesota communities.
Call 507-259-0613. Please join us. All are welcome.
Yourjuniper has lots of choices for fall prevention and self-management classes coming up in November and December! These classes are offered online and provide a way to connect with others who also want to improve their balance, manage and prevent falls, and better manage their health. Tell your clients, family, and friends!
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
October 23 at 4:18 PM ·
Minnesota's 2021 Medicare Health Care Choices is now available online. Call Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line at 800-333-2433 for help. Medicare Open Enrollment is on now through December 7. #SeniorLinkageLine #medicareopenenrollment
mnhealthcarechoices.org
Opportunity to be a temp at SEMAAA....Come join our fun team!!
SOUTHEASTERN MINNESOTA AREA AGENCY ON AGING, INC.
Human Resources
The SEMAAA team would like to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. Although our office is still closed to the public, our team is off on Thursday and Friday this week. Stay Safe and Healthy!
JOIN US!
2 FREE VIRTUAL EXPERIENCES
November 22, 2020 • 2 pm
December 9, 2020 • 6:30 pm
reservations required, attendance is limited
Reserve tickets at:
https://pine-island-skid.eventbrite.com
Some great tips.
Olmsted County
February 4 at 10:45 AM ·
At this time, Olmsted County residents cannot receive the vaccine by requesting it. Mayo Clinic, Olmsted Medical Center, or Olmsted County Public Health will notify those patients in their care who qualify to be vaccinated based on state and federal guidelines. Only patients who have been contacted by their healthcare organization can be scheduled to receive their vaccination. Please do NOT contact your clinic or health care provider about receiving the vaccine.
https://www.olmstedcounty.gov/covid/vaccine
GET YOUR TICKETS!!! The Remember Project has an upcoming show. Click the link below to get registered.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pine-island-mn-in-the-garden-tickets-137887199325
Minnesota Department of Human Rights
February 2 at 12:15 PM ·
ICYMI: Governor Tim Walz and Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan are expanding vaccine access! Minnesota is shipping 35,000 doses of COVID vaccine to healthcare providers and sites around the state to vaccinate Minnesotans 65+.
To all of our OMC clients!
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COVID-19 Vaccine Information
For our Gunderson clients.
GUNDERSENHEALTH.ORG
Gundersen Health System
KIMT.COM
Mayo Clinic expands COVID-19 vaccines to patients 80 years or older