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February 2016 - In This Issue:SOCKUARYELDERSOURCE OUTREACHA NIGHT WITH THE STARSHEART HEALTHVALENTINE'S DAYFEBRUARY IS SOCKUARY!Warming Feet and Hearts of SeniorsCaregiver CoalitionEvent February 13"Caring for the Caregiver" is aconference that can help you takebetter care of yourself and those youcare for by connecting you to a networkof fellow caregivers and some of thebest community resources and thoughtleaders in aging services.Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016Legends Center5054 Soutel DriveJacksonville, FL 32208Looking for an easy way to help out a senior? Donate some socksthrough ElderSource's"February is Sockuary"project. ElderSource, theArea Agency on Aging andAging & Disability ResourceCenter for Northeast Florida,is encouraging thecommunity to donate newsocks throughout the monthof February for seniors inneed."There is a lot of love goingaround in the month ofFebruary," said Linda Levin,ElderSource ExecutiveDirector. "A simple pair ofnew, comfy socks given to a senior is a tender gesture. It will warm theirfeet and their hearts!"Registration at 8:30 a.m.Program 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.Individuals, companies, places of worship or social clubs are invited tocollect socks - knee socks, ankle socks, white, black, colors orpatterned socks - as long as they are new, adult-sized socks.Complimentary Breakfast & Lunch,Professional Speakers, Prizes andGiveaways.Don't forget to snap a photo of the socks you are collecting and donatingand post them on social media. Make sure you tag the photos with thehashtags #Sockuary and #socks4seniors.To request complimentary respite careClick here to get involved. The following companies are designated
for your loved one, call AgingTrueSenior Services at 904.807.1319by Friday, Feb. 5.Registration is free! To register,call 904.407.6790 or visithttp://bit.ly/northjaxcaregiversHeart Health for SeniorsClick on the links below for hearthealthy resources for seniors.7 Heart Healthy Shopping Tips forSeniorsHeart-Healthy Habits for Seniors.5 Reasons Senior Heart Patients NeedExercise.Young at Heart: Tips for Older Adults.Caring for Parents, Keeping ThemHealthy.drop-off points for donations:ElderSource10688 Old St.Augustine Road.Jacksonville 32257Tom Bush BMWOrange Park6914 Blanding Blvd,Jacksonville 32244Tom Bush BMWRegency9876 Atlantic Blvd,Jacksonville 32225RiversidePresbyterian House2020 Park StreetJacksonville 32204Allegro SeniorLiving3651 US-17Fleming Island 32003Allegro Senior Living1101 Plantation IslandDrive South StreetSt. Augustine 32080Underhill Staffingand Home Health3515 Hendricks AveJacksonville 32207Tutoring Club ofJacksonville10131 San Jose BlvdJacksonville 32257RezLegal, LLC4230 PabloProfessional Court,Suite 200Jacksonville 32224More sites to be announced soon!ElderSource Offering LGBT ElderCultural Competency TrainingCertified educational units (CEUs) are availableElderSource Institute, the newly-formededucational arm of ElderSource, is nowoffering LGBT Elder Cultural CompetencyTraining, a class designed for healthcareprofessionals on how to sensitively care forthe needs of aging lesbian, gay, bisexualand transgender (LGBT) seniors.People with Disabilities and High BloodPressure."LGBT seniors are five times less likely toaccess care than non-LGBT seniors because of their fear ofdiscrimination," said Linda Levin, ElderSource Executive Director. "Thismeans all too often LGBT seniors are deprived of receiving the healthcare and the support and the assistance they need and and deserve."Your Aging andDisability ResourceCenter HelpLineThe training opportunity is ideal for registered and licensed nurses,social workers, psychologists, nursing home administrators andoccupational therapists. The training is currently grant-funded, so it isoffered at no cost. However, to earn certified educational units (CEUs),the cost is 20 for 1.5 CEU hours.The Aging and Disability ResourceCenter (ADRC) HelpLine is the placeto start for help if you are a senior, anadult living with a disability or acaregiver. ElderSource CustomerService Specialists are available tolisten to your concerns and are trainedto help you access local agencies,services and programs. They will workwith you to explain what resources areavailable, help you enroll in theprograms for which you are eligible andalso advocate on your behalf.The LGBT Elder Cultural Competency Training is supported by a grantfrom the LGBT Community Fund at The Community Foundation ofNortheast Florida.ElderSource ADRC HelpLineassistance is available to personsliving in our seven county service areaFor questions and information on how to schedule a training, call HeidiKatz, Director of Business Innovation and Development for theElderSource Institute, at 904.391.6682 or emailHeidi.katz@eldersourceinstitute.org.
- Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler,Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia.ADRC HelpLine Hours:Monday through Friday:8 a.m. to 6 p.m.Call: Local: 904.391.6699 Toll Free:888.242.4464Hearing or visually impaired callFlorida Relay Services at 7-1-1Click here for more information.ON THE ROAD WITH MaRCyMobile Resource Center (MaRCy) coming toa community near you!Looking for an opportunity to meet with an ElderSource staff member totalk about available programs and services, but can't make it to ouroffice? Our staff will be on the road in the Mobile Resource Center(MaRCy) attending many health fairs and community events. You'll findus at these locations in the coming weeks:Feb. 5 - Access Flagler at Cattleman's Hall at the Flagler CountyFairgrounds from 1 to 4 pm.Are you sending flowersthis Valentine's Day?Feb. 9 - Palm Coast VFW #8696, 47 Old Kings Road North,from 9 am to 4 pmFeb. 16 - 19 - St. Vincent's Dental Clinic, Lakeshore BaptistChurch on 2365 Blanding Boulevard. Times vary; callElderSource for schedule.Valentine's Day is right around thecorner. Don't wait until the last minutesend flowers to your honey, loved one,family and friends! Click here to orderyour flowers and a portion of yourpurchase will go toFriends of ElderSource. CLICK ONTHE IMAGE BELOW:Feb. 20 - Active Boomers Senior Expo in St. Augustine,Technical College on 2980 Collins Avenue, from 10 am to 2 pmFeb. 23 - Walgreens in Fernandina Beach, 2101 Sadler Road,from 10 am to 1 pm.March 5 - St. Vincent's Medical Mission at FSCJ DowntownCampus from 9 am to 3 pm.For more information about scheduling MaRCy to visit your communityhealth event, call 904.391.6692.Save the link for flowers for anyoccasion: anniversary, new baby,congratulations, condolences, newjob, graduation , and an unexpectedsurprise.Speaking of love.We received this lovely card from oneof our families we were able to assist.With your help, ElderSource is able toassist older adults, adults withdisabilities and caregivers in need.Thank you for your support!SAVE THE DATE: A NIGHT WITHTHE STARS!Join Friends of ElderSource for Crooners, Cars andCocktails on Saturday, June 4thThe event with the theme Crooners, Cars& Cocktails, transports guests to the RatPack era with an elegant '50s twist, bigband music from the Crescendo AmeliaBig Band, dancing, signature cocktails,and heavy hors d'oeuvres, all staged inan elegant night club atmosphere at theWJCT Studios. During the eveningElderSource will present the DeloresBarr-Weaver Elder Advocate Award toa deserving community member for their
commitment and dedication to the aging community on the First Coast.A Night with the Stars Gala raises much-needed funds forElderSource to continue providing resources and services to familiesand the community. Join us on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Sponsorshipopportunities are available. Click here to learn more!The Benefits of Charitable LeadTrustsHave you thought about Friends of ElderSource in yourwill or estate?"Charitable lead trusts have becomemore attractive as an estate and incometax planning tool. The reason for this is thehistorically low Section 7520 rates(Applicable Federal Rates or AFRs). Inrecent years, the AFR has hoveredbetween 1.0% and 2.4% and hasn't beenabove 3.0% since June 2010. With leadtrusts, the lower the AFR, the higher the deduction. As a result, shorterterm or lower payout lead trusts can produce a benefit far greater todaythan was possible in the past. Therefore, high net worth individuals willfind the lead trust to be an attractive component of their estate, incomeand charitable planning."This article is an excerpt from Giftplanning.com. Please click here toview the full article.ElderSource
Toll free: 888.242.4464Local: 904.391.6600Fax: 904.391.6693ElderSource is a private, not for profit agency designated bythe state as the Area Agency on Aging and Aging &Disability Resource Center for Northeast Florida. ElderSourceserves as the focal point to which elders, adults withdisabilities, caregivers, Northeast Florida seniors and thegeneral public can receive information, referral, assistanceand answers on all aging issues.GIVE TODAYSTAY CONNECTEDFriends of ElderSource is a registered 501(c)3) private nonprofit organization. A copy of the official registration and financial informationmay be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling, toll-free within the state, 1-800-HELP-FLA or visiting thewebsite www.800helpfla.com. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval or recommendations by the state. REG: CH31757
Feb. 16 - 19 - St. Vincent's Dental Clinic, Lakeshore Baptist Church on 2365 Blanding Boulevard. Times vary; call ElderSource for schedule. Feb. 20 - Active Boomers Senior Expo in St. Augustine, Technical College on 2980 Collins Avenue, from 10 am to 2 pm Feb. 23 - Walgreens i
