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CAREGIVERS OF THE YEAR
Winter Edition, 2015
Georgia Caregivers Recognized at 2015 Summit
INSIDE
this issue
DDB Trainings………...pg 2 “Outstanding Team”......pg 3 National Summit……….pg 4 10 Tips for Caregivers...pg 5
The Caregiver’s Advocate Support and Promote the Work of Georgia’s 12 CARE-NETs
From the
Director’s Desk
Dr. Leisa Easom, Executive Director
CARE-NET
Volume 1, Issue 2
Quarterly News
At the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving’s National Summit Gala
on Oct. 23, three amazing individuals were presented with the Georgia
Caregiver of the Year Awards. Each year the regional CARE-NETs
around the state of Georgia accept nominations for exceptional
caregivers in three categories: family, para-professional, and
volunteer. From these nominations, regional winners are selected
and then submitted for consideration for Georgia Caregiver of the
Year in each of the categories.
The 2015 Georgia Family Caregiver of the Year is Tammy
Manning Singleton of Macon who was nominated by the Middle
Georgia CARE-NET. She serves as her son Mark Bennett’s
primary caregiver after he suffered a stroke 10 years ago. She has
done so all while maintaining a full-time job and fundraising over
$100,000 for her community.
Sherrill Fore of Americus and nominated by the River Valley
CARE-NET is Georgia’s Para-Professional Caregiver of the Year.
“During her time with Innovative Senior Solutions, Sherrill has
become a client favorite,” said Director Jessica Wright. “Her
compassionate and caring nature provides her the quality and skill
to draw people near to her in a way that many are unable to do.”
“Sherrill has a joy
for caring for others
that is exuded with
each and every one
of her clients.
This year’s Georgia Volunteer Caregiver of the Year is
Andy Walker of Athens, nominated by the North East
Georgia CARE-NET. “The most amazing part of Andy’s
caregiving is that it is natural and from the heart with no
professional training,” said Anne Hanson of the Northeast
Georgia Area Agency on Aging.
These caregivers have remarkable stories that display
courage, tenacity, incredible patience, and of course,
immeasurable love. Caregivers truly are a special breed and
none are more deserving of recognition than these three
award winners. Sincerely,
Leisa Easom
“ I am happy to report that our 28th Annual National Summit and Training Institute held Oct. 22-23 was a huge success. We had over 150 caregivers, representa-tives from caregiving support agencies and speakers from around the country in attendance and a special welcome message from First Lady Michelle Obama by video. We are already making plans for next year’s Summit and looking forward to including caregivers across the spectrum.
As you may already know, the RCI has partnered with the Georgia Coalition of CARE-NETs and the Area Agencies on Aging around the state to offer a new training, Dealing with Dementia Behaviors, for family caregivers and direct care workers.
The RCI staff was humbled and honored to be recognized as an “Outstanding Team” at the annual Chancellor’s Service Excellence Award ceremony put on by the University System of Georgia.
I would like to sincerely thank each and every one of you for your dedicated work to caregivers throughout this year. Please take time over the holiday season to rest and recharge as we all know that an unhealthy caregiver is an ineffective caregiver. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from our family to yours!
~ Jessica Wright,
Dir. of Innovative
Senior Solutions
Volume 1, Issue 2
Winter Edition, 2015
Please send all pictures, news stories, and events to [email protected]. Be sure to include names and details
so we can inform the other CARE-NETs of all the wonderful work you are doing for caregivers.
SOWEGA Council on Aging, SWGA CARE-NET held their Annual Lunch and Learn Seminar on Nov. 12th with approximately
82 caregivers and other guests in attendance. Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard was the keynote speaker and other speakers
included Coach Jesse Massey, a caregiver and retired principle, and Annie Flowers, also a former caregiver. “They all had stories
to tell that would rattle any audience,” said Ada Brown, Coordinator for the Family Caregiver Program. Sir Mackie DA Clown
was brought back by popular demand from the caregivers who saw him last year. “He had everyone laughing and smiling the
whole time and we all know that laughter is good for the soul,” said Brown. The SWGA CARE-NET presented their Caregiver of
the Year Awards to Dodie Carter, Para-Professional Caregiver of the Year; Reba Stewart, Volunteer Caregiver of the Year; Kay
Bozeman and Alice Merritt, Family Caregivers of the Year.
Local CARE-NET Coordinator Linda Harris conducted the Dealing with
Dementia Behaviors (DDB) training on Sept. 17th for members of the
West Central Georgia CARE-NET. Guests in attendance also received a
free DDB Guide. During the afternoon session, members participated in
the “Understanding Medicare” training presented by Shameika Averett,
River Valley’s GeorgiaCares coordinator. Donovan Granville, assistant
district manager of the Social Security Administration, provided
caregivers information related to qualification for different types of
Social Security benefits.
Participants at the DDB training at the Cunningham Conference Center in Columbus, GA.
DEALING WITH DEMENTIA BEHAVIORS TRAININGS
“On Nov. 10th, Gayle Alston, Director of the RCI Training Center
for Excellence, provided a four-hour Dealing with Dementia
Behaviors training at Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging in
Franklin, Georgia. There were 26 in attendance that represented 17
agencies varying from hospice agencies, home health agencies,
assisted living facilities, hospitals, and personal care homes. Many
remarked afterwards that it was a much needed training and
individuals were excited to go back to their agencies to train staff.”
~ Emily Rogers, Program Manager, Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging
West Central Georgia CARE-NET
Three Rivers Area Agency on Aging
CAREGIVER LUNCH & LEARN
SOWEGA Council on Aging & Southwest Georgia CARE-NET
Gayle Alston provides DDB training to community agencies in Franklin, GA.
The Rosalynn Carter
Institute for Caregiving
was recently recognized
as an “Outstanding Team”
at the Chancellor’s
Service Excellence Award
ceremony put on by the
University System of
Georgia (USG). The
Service Excellence Team
Award recognizes teams
who have demonstrated
outstanding, "above and
beyond" service to
students, colleagues and
other stakeholders of the
USG during the previous
year. Nominee's actions
must reflect the following
five attributes of service
excellence: respectful,
accessible, informed,
supportive and responsive.
“Tra ining s tudents ,
families and others about
the best practices in
caregiving is our specialty
and we do it well,” said
RCI Executive Director
Leisa Easom, Ph.D. Last
year, the RCI team
collaborated with all 12
Georgia Area Agencies on
Aging, the Georgia Dept.
of Aging Services, the
Georgia AARP and the
Augusta Warrior Project
to train individuals to
administer and deliver a
caregiver support program
in their geographic
location. Read more >>
Volume 1, Issue 2 Winter Edition, 2015
RCI Staff Recognized as “Outstanding Team” by USG
Bottom row L-R: Chelsea Collins, Dr. Leisa Easom, Christine Ta; Top row L-R: Angela Foster, Cindy Holloway, Naomi Latini, Gayle Alston, Laura Bauer
Georgia CARE-NET Coalition Gathers for Quarterly Meeting
Dr. Leisa Easom, RCI Executive Director, was the guest speaker at the
Ribbon Cutting ceremony for the new Edel Caregiver Institute (ECI)
which is housed inside the Demere Center for Living in Savannah. “This
is a momentous celebration recognizing the birth of a unique, hands-on,
experiential learning lab for caregivers,” said Easom. The ECI will be
offering classes and services to help caregivers acquire the information
they need as well as skills to confidently care for themselves and their
care recipients. The RCI will be collaborating with Paula Hudson,
Manager of the ECI, as she leads the Coastal Georgia CARE-NET and
organizes caregiver training for the Institute.
On Dec. 8th, the Care-Net Coalition held their
quarterly meeting in Macon at the Methodist
Home for Children and Youth. Our new Program
Support Specialist, Miranda Thomas, introduced
the guest speaker, Buffy Hankinson, Regional
Programs and Services Director for the
Alzheimer’s Association Georgia Chapter.
Hankinson presented on Effective Comm-
unications with Alzheimer’s patients. Dr. Easom
“As people with
Alzheimer’s and
related dementia
progress in their
journey, the ability to
use words is lost and
families need new
ways to connect.”
~ Buffy Hankinson
Demere Center for Living Holds Opening of Edel Caregiver Institute
Middle Georgia CARE-NET Presents Awards at Annual Conference in Macon Middle Georgia CARE-NET with support from AARP Georgia held their annual Middle Georgia CARE-NET Conference on Nov. 12th at
Vineville United Methodist Church in Macon, GA. Opening remarks were given by Dr. Leisa Easom and Tobias Tilmon, Interim State
Director of AARP Georgia. Guest speakers included Jennifer Haskins, Elder Law Attorney, on Powers of Attorney, Patricia Duncan, RN,
BSN, MBA, on Caregiver Stress and Wellness, and Beverly Link, Area Agency on Aging, on Medicaid Waivers. They also presented their
Middle Georgia CARE-NET Caregivers of the Year Awards to: Ashley Portwood, Para-Professional Caregiver of the Year; Tammy Manning
Singleton, Family Caregiver of the Year; Jennifer Kent, Volunteer Caregiver of the Year.
gave updates on upcoming RCI events and Gayle Alston discussed the DDB Trainings, family caregiver workshops,
DDB Guide, and upcoming trainer classes to be held at various AAAs throughout Georgia for 2016.
Networking Reception
Volume 1, Issue 2 Winter Edition, 2015
2015 NATIONAL SUMMIT & TRAINING INSTITUTE
Supporting Those Who Support Others | October 22-23 | Americus, GA
Workshops
Summit
Gala Awards Banquet
< L-R: Dr. Leisa Easom, RCI Executive Director, Bonnie Petrauskus, J&J Worldwide Corporate Contributions, Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Kandy Ferree, 360° Strategy Group. With the leadership, guidance, and support from these extraordinary ladies, the RCI is able to offer proven programs to caregivers across the nation.
Col. David Sutherland, Co-Founder and Chairman of Easter Seals Dixon Center, gave a compelling speech that brought everyone to tears and received a standing ovation.
Lorraine Jackson, RCI REACH participant and caregiver to her mother with dementia, shares her caregiving journey. “I have an attitude of gratitude!”
L-R: Caroline Hopkins, David Presley, Janice Guglielmi, mem-bers of the Coastal GA CARE-NET. “We loved being at the Summit and the friendships we make each year,” said Guglielmi.
President Jimmy Carter welcomes guests to the Gala on Friday night. “This is really my wife’s event,” he joked. “The most important thing that the RCI has done is let the whole nation know the importance of caregiving.”
On Thursday, professional development workshops were offered on Strategies for Marketing and Recruitment, Caregiver Resilience, Leveraging Resources for Sustainability, and Compassion Fatigue.
> RCI Korea flew around the world to join us for the Summit this year and filmed many segments of the two-day event.
View more pictures from Summit >>
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Naomi Latini, Training and Implementation Interventionist, and Schieloh Wolfe welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world on November 10th on 12:38 pm. Ezra Mekkai Wolfe weighed 7 lbs 6 oz and was 20 1/2 in long. The proud parents claim Ezra has mom’s nose and Dad’s appetite. They are glad to report that everyone is
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