Are you…
- An adult child of aging parents and have questions?
- In need of benefits to help with living expenses?
- In need of insurance?
- Able to ask the right questions about your Medicare/Medicaid plan?
- Experiencing an emergency?
- Feeling alone and need someone to talk to?
- Unsure of your local programs or resources?
- Finding it difficult to manage your home and need help finding assistance?
Our social worker is available to assist you through these situations and more. Many times we just need someone to listen and provide options. Our approach is to empower you. We would like to provide options for each situation and assist you as much as you need to find a resolution.
Please feel free to reach out for a helping hand by calling 317-398-0127 and ask to speak to our social worker. We are available from 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday-Friday.
From the Horizon:
Did you know April is National Humor Month? It was created in 1976, and because it fits so well with April Fool’s Day there couldn’t be a better month to celebrate! I don’t want to overwhelm you with a scientific article filled with citations to back up my statements, but laughter really is good medicine. It improves your overall health, mentally and physically. If you are a caregiver of someone with dementia I’m guessing you need an opportunity to laugh.
Dementia is very serious and can be very hard to deal with as a caregiver, as well as for the person with dementia. Some days, you just have to take a step back and find humor in the moment. Those with dementia may have trouble understanding jokes they once would have appreciated. They may become agitated and feel that they are being laughed at when they do not understand what was funny. What are some safe ways to explore humor with someone who has dementia? Find some old TV shows they once appreciated. Did your dad love Johnny Carson? How about a sitcom, such as The Carol Burnett Show? Perhaps reading some comic strips together would help alleviate some of the stress and tension. Call up that friend or family member that tells the best stories about fun times in the past. My hope is that you find something to make you laugh every day. It truly is the best medicine.
A joke to get you started: Where did the general put his armies? In his sleevies.
Produce Pick-Up Days:
Monday April 1st and Monday April 15th
12-4 pm
April needed pantry item:
Cereal or oatmeal
Please leave it in the basket inside the Shelby Senior Services office, and place your name and phone number into the envelope above the basket. A drawing will take place on April 30th for a gift card for a local business! Your donations are very appreciated.
February’s winner: Rita Hamilton – Congratulations! She won a gift card for Three Sisters Books & Gifts.