Dine with a Doc® on August 7: Senior Education Ministries, in partnership with Generations and Vincennes University, will host Dine with a Doc® on Wednesday, August 7, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Vincennes University's Beckes Student Union (1101 N. Second St, Vincennes). The program is open to the public and a free lunch will be provided. The August speaker will be Elizabeth Bauer from Good Samaritan Hospital, who will speak about wound care. This program provides an opportunity for peer fellowship while receiving valuable information from the medical community. If you would like to participate in Dine with a Doc®, please contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or by email at catherine.jones@vinu.edu.
Build a basket each month! July – Generations is collecting different items each month to make baskets at the end of the year. Each month we collect these items and store them for the holiday season, creating additional baskets as needed. Items collected in July: Kitchen Supplies. If you would like to donate kitchen supplies such as kitchen towels, hot pads, jar openers, utensils, sponges, dish soap, bag clips, etc., please contact Alma Kramer at 812-888-4527 or email her at akramer@vinu.edu to schedule a pick-up. Items can be dropped off at the Generations office at 1019 N. 4th St., Vincennes. Thank you for supporting our basket-making program.
Assemble your baskets monthly! August collection is approaching – August collection items: Brain health items such as crossword puzzles/Sudoku, puzzles, books/magazines, adult coloring books, pens/pencils, playing cards, etc. If you would like to donate brain health items, please contact Alma Kramer at 812-888-4527 or email her at akramer@vinu.edu to schedule a pick-up. Items can be dropped off at the Generations office at 1019 N. 4th St., Vincennes. We appreciate your support of the Assemble Your Baskets program.
- GENERATIONS OFFERS VIRTUAL HEALTHY LIVING CLASSES IN SEPTEMBER: Generations will offer a free virtual 6-week course, “Living a Healthy Life,” every Tuesday from September 10 to October 15, 2024, from 11am-1pm CST/12pm-2pm EST. According to the National Council on Aging, approximately 80% of older adults have at least one chronic disease, and 68% have at least two chronic diseases. Many adults with conditions such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis struggle to find ways to manage their symptoms. This program will address the issues faced by individuals dealing with chronic illness. Some of the topics discussed over the course of the program are techniques to deal with issues such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and lack of sleep, decision-making skills to successfully navigate medication use and treatment options. Exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility, and endurance, pacing activity and rest, nutritional deficiencies, and action plans. For more information or to register, please call Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or email cathy.jones@vinu.edu Your computer system must have a camera and microphone.
Generations, a Region 13 Aging and Disability Service Agency, is a program of Vincennes University's Community Services Department. We connect individuals and caregivers to community resources and long-term care and in-home service options. For more information, call 1-800-742-9002 or 812-888-5880 or visit our website at www.generationsnetwork.org.
