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“Empowering l ives. . .one person at a t ime.”
5th Annual Caregiver of the Year – October 2014 We are now accepting nominations of caregivers to recognize at our upcoming 5th Annual Caregiver of the Year on October 28th. The first 20 nominees, along with their family and friends, will be invited to a free evening of entertainment at the Scott Conference Center.
This is the fifth year of this spectacular event where caregivers of adults with chronic care needs are honored for the selfless and loving care they give daily. The event is filled with entertainment, refreshments, wine and a program that recognizes the value these individuals bring to their families.
CONSIDER NOMINATING A CAREGIVER TODAY.
The details:
Nominations accepted June 15th – September 27th
Only the first 20 nominations will be invited to this year’s event – so don’t delay!
Nominations and the event are free
Caregivers who are nominated must be uncompensated – no professional/paid caregivers
Complete a Recognition Form (be sure to write a narra-tive answering the questions on the form)
www.helpadultservices.org/projects/
Form included in the July issue of this news-letter
Stop in at HELP Adult Services for a form
Caregivers will be notified that they have been nominated and asked to reserve October 28th 4:30 – 7:00 on their calendars.
Questions? Contact Penny at 402-341-6559 x105
in this issue >>> Caregiver of the Year
Retirement: A Time to Give
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Supporters of HELP Adult Services
July 2014
Volume 8, Issue 3
Newsletter
Retirement: A Time to Give
As some of you approach retirement or those of you already enjoying this phase of your life, you may want to consider volunteering if you haven’t already done so. Why, you may ask yourself. What do I have to offer? I am here to say that you have plenty to offer. It’s really about finding the right opportunity that fits your interests and skill
set or possibly a new skill that now, you have the time to explore.
Many companies today are including the component of volunteering as their retire-ment planning consultations with pending retirees. These companies realize that
volunteering is good for the overall health and well-being of people in retirement. “A recent study of those over 60 found that volunteers were in better health, watched
less TV, and had more people in their social networks” (http://kdcr.dordt.edu/programming/money_concepts/75.pdf).
Our community is not short of volunteer opportunities. And, one that may be of inter-est to you or someone that you know, is providing companionship to a person who is homebound while giving the caregiver a much needed reprieve. Many families are providing extensive care to their loved ones and do not have time for own self-care.
“Four in 10 U.S. adults are now caring for a sick or elderly family member as more peo-ple develop chronic illnesses and the population ages, a new study has found” (http://
www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/20/caregivers-adults-care-for-elderly-relatives-sandwich-generation_n_3469779.html).
Here at HELP Adult Services we offer respite services for homebound adults and their caregivers. Our volunteer-based program thrives on people like you who have spent years committed to our nation’s workforce. Now you have the opportunity to give
your time and talents to our community in a way that is extremely rewarding. Please contact Julie Lubisi at 402-341-6559, ext. 102 or [email protected] to learn
more about this volunteer opportunity.
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Mark Your Calendar:
August— 21st—Senior Citizen’s Day September— 1st—Labor Day [Office Closed]
7th—Grandparents Day
October — 28th—Caregiver of the Year
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Thank You To Our Donors During Omaha Gives!
We would like to give a big thank you to all of those individuals
who donated to HELP Adult Services during Omaha Gives! This
year, through the generosity of the Omaha metropolitan area,
collectively OmahaGives! raised a total of $6,371,057.00 in 24-
hours! HELP Adult Services was excited to have 46 donors who
generously gave $4,155.00 to our organization.
Our mission as an organization is to help individuals attain a
greater level of independence and improve their quality of life.
With the donations we receive, we are able to bring relief to a
full-time family caregiver or provide an individual with the
medical equipment they need. Thanks again for your generous
support of our efforts to help individuals remain independent
in their homes!
CANE
CATHETER
CHUCKS
COMMODE
COMPANION
CRUTCHES
CUSHION
GLUCOMETER
HUMIDIFIER
MATTRESS
NEBULIZER
RAMP
SCOOTER
WALKER
WHEELCHAIR
WORD SEARCH
Kelly Adams
Margaret Albano
Emily Anderson
Joe Antoniak
Majior Armbrust
Richard Badura
Mary Bahney
Laura Barr
Betty Bauer
Dorothy Bennett
JC Blomstede
Carla Boetel
Alicia Bones
Amy Bones
Deborah Boukin
Leila Braesch
Claudia Britten
Eileen Brodie
George Brown
Nick Buck
Kathy Burrow
Pat Callone
Andrew Cary
Mary Cash
John Conoan
Judy Coppock
Lynn Marie Corbeil
Gayle Crawford
Ronald Crewe
David and Lucille Crosson
William Crowl
Theresa Culbertson
Susan Cummings
Jenifer Dahir
Jim Daniker
Hal Daub
Jim de Blasis
Michelle de la Garza
Sara Dingman-Lavigne
Ginger Dorn
Jonathan Draper
Sue Dudzik
Gerald Ebsen
Glenda Ege
Kyle Eliger
Dave England
Cheryl Ennis
Marilyn Erickson
Dennis and Joy Esterbrooks
Elouise Ewing
Lois Feddersen
Madaline Fennell
Nancy Flaherty
Sheri Forman
Keith Frederick
Bob and Dianne Fulton
Jaime Garafalo-Peterson
Patrick Getz
Janice Gienger
Paulette Glover
Emily Goodwin Kemp
Paula Griffin
Chad Gross
Nancy Grothe
Ralph Haines
Mark Hamilton
Suzy Hansen
Barbara Hanson
Cindy Harck
Anthony Harris
Liz Harrison
Linda Haugold
Helen Haynes-Palm
Richard Heetness
Jim Hildebrant
Trish Hoffman-Awens
Larry Holm
Karen Holmes
Stephen Holt
Stein Inge Hordvik
Rosalie Hunter
Susan Huntley-Gruenther
Elizabeth Huxhold
Peggy Jarrell
Inez Johnson
Tom & Donna Lee Johnson
Sally Johnson
Lisa Juricek
Betty Kelley
Nancy Kelley-Gillespie
Antoinette Kidd
Ted Killham
David Kresha
James Kucks
Kris Kudlacz
Marlene Kugler
Michael LaCroix
Launie Lambert
Dennis Larsen
Patricia Larsen
William Lemen
William Lewis
Albert and Myrna Lierz
Marcia & Harvey Lipsman
Jackie Lovercheck
Jerry & Mary Mahoney
W. Mammal
Patricia Martin
Brandi Mastel
Allan Maxwell
Joan Mcader
Steve McDowell
Troy Medina
James Merchant
Joseph Miklas
Jo Ann Miller
Laura Miller
Nancy Milone
Angelica Moncada-Ramirez
Zak Moore
Kellie Morrell
Norma Morrison
Vicki Mosser
Earl Mott
Barb Muck
Lynne Murray
Ruth Murray
Renie Murray
James Nunez
Susan Ochoa
Glenyce Opfer
Mary Osborne
Derry Overly
Marilyn Paul
James Peroutka
Cindy Pierce
Joze Pihlar
Sister Joan Polak
Rene Preston
Nancy Profit
Carol Ramsey
WM Ramsey
Gerald Reck
Ashley Redick
V. Lyle Reed
Patricia Robinson
Ross Robson
Rodney Rohwer
Sally Roland
Myrna Romero
Joan Rooney
Ron Rotert
James Schmidt
Donna Schultz
Kami Shalhoov
Sharon Shelton
Drexel Sibbernson
Aaron Simons
Betty Simonson
Kerry Sky
Crystal Slaughter
Rita Smedra
Teresa Smith
Sally Smith
Jame Stalker
Gary Stephan
Mike Stone
Tom Stoydill
Jacob Stroh
Janice Taylor
Marilyn Teal
Barbara Teter
Susan Thomas
Larry Thompson
Carol Toftness
Debra Tomsett-Welch
Nancy Toshohlidek
Marge Travis
RC Trout
Evelyn Uhl
Barbara Van Dyke
Helen Van Orsdel
Charlie Vanfossan
Janet Vidlak
Marjorie Waterman
Callie Watson
Martha Weiss
Gail Werner-Robertson
Steve Wheeler
Robert Wiley
M Eugene Williams
Iona Wilson
Regina Wilson
Ross Winn
Mildred Woodcock
Katie Wray
Lisa Yaeger
Loretta Zuck
2nd Quarter Donors (Individuals)
P A G E 4 E M P O W E R I N G L I V E S . . . O N E P E R S O N A T A T I M E .
IN LOVING MEMORY OF:
William W. Zuck
Alice Badura
Dorothy Seward
2nd Quarter Donors (Organizations)
Alegent Hospice
Caring Concepts, Inc.
Children's Home Healthcare
College of St. Mary's
Comfort Keepers
Comfortcare Homes Of Nebraska, Inc
Credit Information Systems
Creighton University Graybackers
Ease-e Medical
Farm Bureau
First Presbyterian Church of Omaha
(Presbyterian Women)
Hand ME Up Thrift Store
Husch Blackwell LLP
Jerry and Mary Mahoney Charitable Fund
Lakeside Auto Recylers
Layton Flower Technologies
Medics at Home
Mercy Villa
Omaha Public Schools
PMRV
Presbytery of Missouri River Valley
Ridgewood
Susan J. Thomas Charitable Fund
Westminster Presbyterian Church (Council
Bluffs)
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In Need of Donations
Incontinence Products Nutritional Supplements
Sit-to-Stands Manual Wheelchairs Knee Walkers
Times are tough and health insurance premiums are on the rise. We, at HELP Adult Services, have heard many stories and
troubles our community is experiencing. More individuals are inquiring about our services and are becoming frequent custom-
ers. That being said, merchandise is becoming hard to retain. The items shown are in high demand, and many individuals are
in need of our equipment. Our community would greatly benefit from these items. HELP Adult Services would like to thank all
the supporters and contributors that have been promoting our organization, thus helping the people in our community. If you
have any items, please donate to a good cause.
HELP Adult Services is a non– profit 501©(3) Organization, Donations May Be Tax Deductible
4-Wheel Walkers
Sock Aides
Staff Directory:
Program Manager: H.E.L.P. — Cody Ext. 106
H.E.L.P. Assistant — Antoine Ext. 101
H.E.L.P. Assistant — Jerelle Ext. 101
Program Manager: Respite — Julie Ext. 102
Administration — Amber Ext. 100
Volunteer Relations — Lynne Ext. 100
Executive Director — Penny Koenig Ext. 105
Business Tagline or Motto
2014 Board of Directors
President, Amy Bones
Vice President, Callie Watson
Treasurer, Anthony Harris
Secretary, Mary Bahney
Marilyn Erickson
Fran Henton Nancy Kelley-Gillespie Michael LaCroix Kellie Morrell Betty Sender Larry Thompson
HELP Adult Services
Mission: To help individuals attain a greater level of independence and improve their quality of life.
Core Values:
Deliver inclusive programs that provide hope
Offer resources to those in need
Treat all people with dignity and respect;
Empower people to change their live
Communicate care and compassion for those in need
Assure effective stewardship of resources
Commitment to quality and excellence in all we do
Practice visionary leadership
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P A G E 6 E M P O W E R I N G L I V E S . . . O N E P E R S O N A T A T I M E .
HELP Adult Services serves those in need regardless of race,
gender, age, sexual orientation, economic status or religion.
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