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Hunger, LGBT Elder Issues, 7 Steps to Long Term Care Planning, Update on the Alzheimer’s/Dementia State Plan and many more. One keynote will be David Troxel, MPH. He has over 30 years experience in Aging Services and Alzheimer’s Disease. He is the former Director of the
Alzheimer's Association, Central California, Santa Barbara. Currently, he is a national speaker and consultant. His website is
www.bestfriendsapproach.com. The other keynote will be Vicki Schmall, Ph.D. Dr. Schmall is Executive Director and Gerontology & Training Specialist with Aging Concerns in West Linn, Oregon. She is well known for the development of many aging- and family caregiver-related training programs and educational materials focused on family caregiving decisions and communication.
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...Supporting Successful Aging.
Spring 2016
Inside: Message from Your President Page 2 Certified Dementia Practitioner Page 3 March is National Nutrition Month Focus on Seniors Page 4 DPHHS offers Health in the 406 messages Page 5 Silent Auction Page 5 Montana Alzheimer’s/Dementia Work Group Update Page 6 The Four Things That Matter Most Page 7 MGS Membership Application Page 8
As professionals in the aging network, not only do we serve and care for our patients, clients, residents, and customers, but we relate to them on a personal level. Many of us are also caring for aging parents, a spouse, a sibling or a friend. We wear many hats in this “personal side of aging”. Montana Gerontology Society’s 34th Annual Conference, “The Personal Side of Aging” will be held April 14-15, 2016, at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Lane, Billings. Many areas of aging including physical, medical, emotional, psychosocial and financial will be covered. The conference will be of interest to a variety of professionals in the aging network (healthcare providers, social workers, senior service organizations) as well as seniors, baby-boomers, and retirees. There will be three tracks – Medical/Clinical, Psycho/Social/Human Services, and Alzheimer’s/Dementia and Caregiving Issues. We will also be promoting this conference to the public – seniors, baby boomers, retirees. We will have many great general sessions and breakout sessions covering Alzheimer's, Caregiving Issues, Parkinson's, Palliative Care, Elder Abuse & Scams, Fall Prevention/Home Safety, Planning for POA, Trusts, Wills, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Senior
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Montana Gerontology Society
Immediate Past President
Mindy Renfro UM,MonTECH/Rural Inst. 32 Campus Dr SB 107Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 243-2841 [email protected]
President Gayle Hudgins
University of Montana Skaggs Building 324 Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 243-6495 [email protected]
President Elect Cindy Zipperian
Blue Cross/Blue Shield PO Box 681
Boulder, MT 59632 (406) 439-1016
Secretary Valerie Maeker
349 Pine Crest Rd. Columbus, MT 59019
(406) 396-8341
Treasurer
Sandy Gillitzer
Park City, MT 59063 (406) 633-9833
At-Large Public Relations
Maurika Moore Hestia In-Home Support
2230 27th Ave #3 Missoula, MT 59804
(406) 540-4302 maurika
@hestiainhomesupport.com
At Large Communications
Stefano Zamora 32 University Dr.
Missoula, MT 59812 (406) 880-3577
Provider Fundraising
Kathryn Quinn McBee PO Box 1171
Belgrade, MT 59101 (406) 388-2007
University Rep. Scholarship Gayle Hudgins
University of Montana
Board of Directors 2015—2016
coming year. A Board retreat is planned for June and next year’s annual conference will be held in Great Falls. We hope to see all of you in Billings and encourage you become active in the organization. Standing committees of the organization include conference planning, membership, fundraising, scholarship, by-laws, communications, and public relations. If you are interested in assisting with any of these activities, please let me or Cindy Zipperian know. Thank you for the opportunity of serving as your president for the past six months; I look forward to continuing as your Immediate Past President for the coming year.
Another year draws to a close for the Montana Gerontology Society, to be concluded with our 34th Annual Conference, The Personal Side of Aging. We hope you will join us at the Billings Hotel &
Convention Center in Billings, April 14 and 15, 2016. As detailed elsewhere in this newsletter, Jan Smith, Connie Beggars and the rest of the planning committee have put together a wonderful program for us. Two keynote addresses and 21 breakout sessions will provide 10 hours of continuing education credit for those who seeking CE. Breaks will be in the exhibit hall with the many sponsors of the meeting. In addition to displays, there will be a silent auction to raise funds for the student scholarship that MGS awards each year. Auction items are solicited from members so please feel free to bring an item if you have one to contribute. Luncheon will feature a speaker each day, with Alan Muskett, MD, speaking on the Boot Camp of Aging, on Thursday and Tra Williams, MSN, on Encouragement For a Rainy Day, on Friday. The MGS Annual Business Meeting and Elections will follow the luncheon speaker on Thursday; MGS Awards will be presented on Friday. All of these events will afford many opportunities to network with those in attendance. President-elect Cindy Zipperian will be assuming the office of president at the annual conference, along with a number of new members of the Board of Directors. The Board will meet Friday morning, to begin planning for the
Message from the President By: Gayle Hudgins
Montana Gerontology Society is a non-profit
organization of over 150 members dedicated to enhancing professional
development, and creating understanding and awareness among providers of aging
services. One of the great benefits that come from
MGS is our ability to offer scholarships, and
encourage students to join professions that serve the
needs of the growing aging population.
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Montana Gerontology Society
Skaggs Building 324 Missoula, MT 59812
(406) 243-6495 [email protected]
At-Large
Membership Jan Smith
Big Sky Senior Services 937 Grand Ave.
Billings, MT 59102 (406) 259-3111
Student Rep. Scholarship Holly Garcia
Billings Clinic 2800 Tenth Avenue North
Billings, MT 59101 (406) 238-2287
Over 55/Bylaws Honani Polequaptewa
PO Box 459 Thompson Falls, MT
59873 406-827-8050
For a printable list of the
Board Members’ contact information, go to montanagerontology.org
Web Designer
Stefano Zamora (406) 880-3577
Graphic Designer
Carrie Hannah Sharp 860-4514
Printer EconoPrint, Billings
MGS
PO Box 3583 Billings MT 59103
Email: info@ montanagerontology.org
Board of Directors 2015–2016(continued)
Take the path to certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) at the MT Gerontology Society pre-conference on Wednesday, April 13, from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. NCCDP maintains that CDP® certification represents that the front line staff or health care professional has gained comprehensive knowledge in the area of dementia care, by completing the Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care seminar and has met the NCCDP requirements for CDP® certification. Once the course is completed, individuals can apply for and receive the CDP® certification if the qualifications are met. Certification is for two years with the requirement of completing 10 hours of professional development prior to re-certification. NCCDP offers staff training seminars that can be used for re-certification. This certification is open to all health care professionals and front line staff members who work in health care settings such as Administrators, Nurses, Social Workers, Certified Nurse Assistants, Home Health Aides, Activity Professionals, Dietitians, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Physicians, Pharmacists, and other who work in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, home care agencies, hospice agencies, senior centers, senior service organizations, government agencies, and other settings. CDP® certification reflects a deep
Certified Dementia Practitioner® Certification Offered as MGS Pre-conference
personal commitment on the part of the front line staff, health care professional and the organization in providing quality care to dementia patients and their families. Note: “While certification promotes and maintains quality, it does not license, confer a right or privilege upon, or otherwise define the qualifications of anyone in the healthcare field.” The CDP®
certification is a complement to the professional credentials and training you already have obtained in your chosen profession and your choice to work with the geriatric population. Anyone is welcome to
attend the seminar, including family caregivers and individuals with dementia. If you are pursuing certification as a CDP®, you must complete the seminar, qualify for CDP® certification, and submit your application to NCCDP. If you submit your application by May 13, 2016, you will receive the discounted conference rate of $25. Please view or download the application to determine if you qualify for CDP® certification. The application will also be included in your seminar notebook. The NCCDP website is: www.nccdp.org; click on the link Application for Certification as a Certified Dementia Practitioner® to download the application.
To register for the Montana Gerontology pre-conference and conference, see the conference registration brochure or go to the website: http://montanagerontology.org/
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March is National Nutrition Month Focus on Seniors
There is a new, emerging face of hunger in our community. While nation-wide, more than 10,000 individuals are turning 65 each day, Montana Food Banks are seeing more requests for food assistance from our aging neighbors at a rate that outpaces all other age groups. There are many reasons that our communities’ seniors are living without enough food and resources to be well nourished. Many seniors live on fixed incomes, while the cost of food and other basic needs are rising. Health issues may require specific types of food. Factors such as loneliness, depression or chronic health conditions impact eating patterns. Medications may interfere with eating or the desire to eat. For some, transportation to a grocery store or food pantry is problematic. And any one of these issues can further deepen food insecurity among seniors with limited incomes. A 2011 Feeding America study indicates 7.3% of senior Montanans are food insecure. Aging adults are increasingly afraid and at-risk of not being able to meet their food needs. Now more than ever, it is important to reach out to our senior neighbors with resources and understanding, breaking down the barriers of stigma and making sure that every household, including those our aging neighbors, always has enough food on the table. Emergency food assistance and other supplemental nutrition programs fill gaps for Montana seniors, but, the answer to senior hunger cannot solely be food pantries. The Federal SNAP program, formerly known as food stamps, is heavily underutilized by aging adults, especially in Western states like Montana. It is estimated that of every
five seniors who qualify for monthly SNAP benefits, only three apply to the program. SNAP assistance allows our aging neighbors to make their own food choices, buying extra fruits and vegetables, pantry staples, or other necessary foods that will help them to age in place more healthfully. To address this growing national issue, effort-saving measures have been taken to help seniors more easily use the SNAP program. In Montana, barring changes in income, seniors are only required to recertify for SNAP every two years. SNAP benefits are now
delivered automatically to a debit card that can be used at a grocery store of your choice. There are few restrictions on the types of foods that can be purchased, so if seniors require gluten free, low sodium, lactose free or other health-restricted foods, SNAP makes those choices available and more affordable. The minimum monthly SNAP benefit is $16.00; but the average benefit for seniors is $123.00 per month. At whatever the
level, SNAP can give local seniors more control over their diet and health. We can all play a part in helping our neighbors to age
in place, and with better health. As seniors continue to
play a meaningful and important role in Montana,
please help local food banks and pantries to reach out
with resources that help to nourish our community.
By: Terry Egan, MTGEC Associate Director
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Did you know that falls cause an average of 3,400 hospital stays a year?
The Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) is introducing a new series of health messages called Health in the 406 that will focus on various public health topics designed to raise awareness and help Montanans live healthier lives. There are numerous important public health issues that impact all of us, and the goal is to shed some light on those key areas where Montana is doing well, but also where improvements can be made, said State Medical Officer Dr. Greg Holzman. “Our state and local health departments, worksites, non-government organizations and private citizens work hard to enhance our quality of life in Montana,” said Holzman. “We want Montanans to know more about what is happening around our state to improve our quality of life. In addition, we’ll also highlight areas of concern so that improvements can be made in order to make Montana the healthiest place to work, learn, play and live.” Holzman said public health enhances quality of life in Montana by helping to build healthy communities. From ensuring tobacco free public spaces to helping healthcare improve patient care, it touches everyone in Montana – from birth to death. Traditionally, public health brings to mind
DPHHS offers ‘Health in the 406’ messages
vaccinations, motor-vehicle safety, and control of infectious disease. “Public health is a partnership of individuals and organizations and all Montanans
have a role,” he said. “We want Montanans to become more aware of issues that impact their daily lives so that they can improve their health and enhance their quality of
life for themselves and loved ones.” For example, did you know that falls cause an average of 3,400 hospital stays and 19,800 emergency department visits in Montana each year costing over $135 million? “Falls are a huge issue nationwide, and Montana is no different,” said DPHHS Injury Prevention Coordinator Jeremy Brokaw. “Fortunately, there are programs that can help and information available that can make a difference in people’s lives.” Exercise focusing on leg strength and balance can prevent falls. And, there are free or low-cost exercise programs in Montana for adults with arthritis. Anyone interested in receiving the Health in the 406 messages can go to www.healthinthe406.mt.gov. There will be a wide range of topics such as chronic pain, mental health and tobacco use, birth defects, colorectal screening, and more. Comments or suggestions can be emailed to [email protected].
Feeling Lucky ?? The MGS fundraising committee again this year will be having the silent auction to support the $1000 Lenore Taliaferro Memorial Scholarship, awarded annually at our conference. Our goal in the past is to raise this money at the conference. Items are donated by the MGS board members as well as the local planning committee. Thankfully, we have received donations from the
MGS general membership as well. If you are interested in participating in this exciting
event through a donation to help us raise our scholarship money or volunteer to help at the silent auction tables, please let me know by calling me at 406-388-2007. Thank you for you generosity and continued support.
Silent Auction By: Kathryn Quinn McBee, BS LSSW, Alternative Care Services
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The work group’s subcommittees are getting closer and closer to finalizing a draft state plan. Subcommittee reports have been handed over to a technical writer for final compilation and we are hoping to have a draft completed by the end of April. Representatives from the legislative subcommittee presented recommendations to the Children, Families, Health & Human Services interim committee in March. Our recommendations included: Establish a State Alzheimer’s/Dementia Service
Facilitator in Montana Provide more opportunity for people with
Alzheimer’s and related dementias to stay in their homes and local assisted living facilities by increasing funding for the Medicaid waiver program
Give family caregivers a break from the stress of caregiving by increasing funding for respite
services Increase support for Alzheimer’s and dementia
services and supports for the non-Medicaid population Create a statewide guardianship system Please come and listen to our presentation at the MGS conference on April 15th for
updates on this information. For more information or to join our email listserv, please contact: Holly Garcia at [email protected] or 406.23.2287. Alzheimer’s Association-Montana Chapter at [email protected] or 406. 252.3053.
Montana Alzheimer’s/Dementia Work Group Update
Montana Gerontology Society
By: Holly Garcia
David Troxel and Vicki Schmall will also be presenting at break-out sessions. One of the last break-out sessions on Thursday will be promoted to the business community. David Troxel will be presenting, “Alzheimer’s Disease is Everyone’s Business”. This presentation will discuss the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias on the US health care system and employers. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 6.6 million employees provide elder care and many struggle to balance the demands of work with their needs to support their family member. The economic impact on the employee and employer can be significant as employees need to come in late, leave early, take a leave of absence or go from working full time to part time. The impact of all this is estimated to be over $36 billion dollars annually to US business.
(Continued from page 1- The Personal Side of Aging) Following this presentation, there will be a Q&A Event with David sponsored by MorningStar Senior
Living, SYNERGY Home Care and the Alzheimer’s Association – Montana Chapter. It will be hosted at MorningStar Senior Living, 4001 Bell Ave. Registration fees will be available for the entire two day conference, or just Thursday or Friday. For detailed conference information, registration form or membership application, visit www.montanagerontology.org.
For more information, contact [email protected], or call Jan Smith (cell) 647-7955.
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Dr. Ira Byock is a leading palliative care physician, author, and public advocate for improving care through the end of life. He serves as Executive Director and Chief Medical Officer for the Institute for Human Caring of Providence Health and Services, a
35 hospital health system serving communities across five western states. He has been involved in hospice and palliative care since 1978. During the 1990s, he was a co-founder and principal investigator for the Missoula Demonstration Project, a community-based organization in Montana dedicated to the research and transformation of end-of-life experience locally, as a demonstration of what is possible nationally. During that time, he was a Keynote Speaker at MGS and MTGEC Conferences. Dr. Byock will be speaking at a community presentation at MSU-Billings, at Petro Theater on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 6:30 pm. There is no cost to this presentation and it is sponsored by St. Vincent Healthcare. The Four Things That Matter Most Four simple phrases: Please forgive me, I forgive you, Thank you, and I love you carry enormous power to mend and nurture our relationships and inner lives. These four phrases and the sentiments they convey can help us resolve interpersonal difficulties with integrity and grace. In the ten years since its original publication, The Four Things That Matter Most has changed the lives of thousands who have turned to it for guidance and comfort. Now updated for its tenth anniversary with a new introduction by the author, this edition also contains new, inspiring stories from readers
The Four Things That Matter Most Ira Byock to speak in Billings on May25
who have benefited from using the Four Things to mend a wide range of relationships before it was too late. In The Four Things That Matter Most, Dr. Byock explains how we can practice these life-affirming words in our day-to-day lives and improve our emotional well-being. He demonstrates the value of “stating the obvious” in letting the people we love know that we love them and provides practical insights into the benefits of letting go of old grudges and toxic emotions. Dr. Byock’s insights and stories help us to forgive, appreciate, love, and celebrate one another, enabling us to live life more fully. He also shows that, through the very end of life, surprising degrees of emotional healing are possible. We can experience a sense of wholeness even in the wake of family strife, personal tragedy, or divorce, or in the face of death. With practical wisdom and spiritual power, The Four Things That Matter Most gives us language and guidance to honor and experience what really matters most in our lives every day. Life can be difficult. Relationships are often
difficult. However, after 20 years’ experience with patients and families facing profound challenges, Dr. Ira Byock has seen that four simple phrases can help us through the unpredictability of daily life. The Four Things are everyday guides for doing the right thing, for reconciling the rifts that divide people, and for cutting through old history—because you just never know.
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