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OCTOBER 2019CARES News

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CARES Directory pg. 4

ATRIA - Friends of CARES pg. 6

ROTARY - World Polio Day pg. 2

A HERO AMONG US pg. 7Gisela Dalnoky, RN

ADOPT-A-SENIOR pg. 7

Chronic Disease pg. 6Self-Managment Workshop

Breast Cancer Awareness pg. 2

CARES Adult Day Care pg. 7

CARES Elfers Center Calendar pg. 5

KUDOS to Cra�er’s pg. 2

CARES Rao Musunuru M.D. pg. 4Enrichment Center Calendar

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CARES Administrative Ofce: 12417 Clock Tower ParkwayHudson, FL 34667

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By including CARES in your planned

giving, you will have the sa�sfac�on and

joy of knowing that your legacy will

remain to help vulnerable seniors,

caregivers and families in need.

To discuss a legacy gi� contact

Jemith Rosa, CARES President and CEO

727-378-6395 | jrosa@caresf.org

If you’ve ever had a dream to make the

world a be�er place, you’ll want to learn

more about legacy giving. The first thing

that most people discover is that you

don’t have to be one of the world’s rich

and famous to leave a legacy gi�.

Planned giving can be made by donors of

all financial standing and be as simple as

making a bequest in a will or trust.

CARES

be�er care for the elderly.

a more loving community.

giving back to others.

helping the less fortunate.

...

THE SATISFACTION AND JOY

OF LEGACY GIVING

www.CARESFL.org

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SENIOR

VOLUNTEERS

WELCOME

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WELLNESS

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HEALTH

CARES is pleased to announce a partnership with Seniors In Service. This non-profit organiza�on helps to match seniors with meaningful volunteer opportuni�es in the community. Many such opportuni�es exist in CARES and Seniors in Service offers support to fulfill our volunteer program.

Chris Noble is the Program Coordinator and will be a�ending upcoming CARES events. He is also part of “Geared Up”, a volunteer band that will be providing live music at our Halloween Dance (details page 4). To learn more about Seniors in Service visit orwww.facebook.com/seniorsinservice of Tampa Bay www.SeniorsinService.org or contact Chris Noble at 813-760-3050.

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CARES staff news

CARES announcements

The cork board in the Arts & Cra�s Room is jam-packed with notes from apprecia�ve recipients of the beau�ful hand created items made by the cra�er’s. Among their charitable dona�ons, our cra�er’s made gorgeous baby clothes for the West Pasco Pregnancy Center as well as hats and scarves for students at Northwest Elementary School. The Cra�er’s For Charity meet from 8:30 to 11 a.m. every Thursday to share fellowship and their crea�ve talents. New members are welcome join in!

KUDOS TO CRAFTER’S FOR CHARITYat CARES Rao Musunuru M.D.

Enrichment Center

YARN DONATIONS

NEEDED &APPRECIATED

Nearly 275,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed every year,

with more than three million survivors of the disease living at any given

�me, according to the American Cancer Society. About half of the newly

diagnosed breast cancer cases come from women over the age of 60, and

another 20 percent come from women over 70 years old. At age 80, the

chances of you developing breast cancer over the rest of your life begin

to decrease, according to Harvard Medical School.

The good news is that most women can survive breast cancer if it’s

found and treated early. Talk to a doctor about your risk for breast

cancer, especially if a close family member of yours had breast or

ovarian cancer. Your doctor can help you decide when and how o�en to

get mammograms.

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer found in elderly

women. A woman has a one-in-eight chance of developing breast cancer

over her life�me, according to the Na�onal Cancer Ins�tute. The older a

woman is, the more likely it is she will be diagnosed with the disease. On

average and across all races, there is about a 9 percent chance that a 60-

year-old woman develops breast cancer over her next 20 years.

Gisela Dalnoky, RN, CARES Senior Health Clinic Director

On August 27th, Gisela received recogni�on from Congressman Gus Bilirakis at the “Hero Among Us” award celebra�on held at St. Petersburg College Leepa-Ra�ner Museum of Art Auditorium. She was nominated for the award by Jemith Rosa, CARES President and CEO. Ms. Rosa stated, “We are very proud that Gisela Dalnokey was awarded congressional recogni�on. Gisela provides an excep�onal level of support to the CARES Senior Health Clinic and has posi�vely altered the course of many people who were desperate for help. She works �relessly to resource in-kind dona�ons of vital diagnos�c tes�ng and medical treatment for our uninsured clients. Gisela sets the bar as an example of excellence at CARES. She is a an excep�onal choice to be recognized as a “Hero Among Us.”

The CARES Senior Health Clinic in New Port Richey is a free resource for low-income adults 55 and older who are without insurance and face a vital gap in healthcare resources. The clinic provides limited primary care, chronic disease and medica�on management for more than 1800 pa�ent visits annually.

CARES senior health WORLD POLIO DAY HOPE LUNCHEON

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th

11:30 to 1:00 p.m.

Picnic Style Luncheon / Basket Raffle

Guest Speaker: Rao Musunuru, M.D.

ROTARY CLUB OF HUDSON

No child should have to suffer from this

crippling disease! Learn how 60 cents worth

of vaccine, can protect a child for life.

CARES Rao Musunuru, M.D. Activity Center12417 Clock Tower Parkway

Hudson, FL 34667

$10 Luncheon DonationProceeds Benefit Polio Foundation

CONTACT: STEVE DILLER 727-992-8344

CARES Announces Adopt-A-Senior

Those interested in providing a special gi� for a senior are encouraged to contact Brenda Martyniak, CARES Communica�ons Director at 727-992-2249 or email . Dona�ons can be mailed to:bmartyniak@caresfl.org

Your dona�on can give a wonderful and meaningful gi� that will last beyond the holidays! The Adopt-A-Senior Program is designed to spread cheer and help reduce the day-to-day struggles of CARES elderly, at-risk clientele.

Currently, CARES staff is in the process of compiling wish lists that can help improve the quality of life for at-risk, low-income seniors in our community. We will be reaching out to corporate donors, service organiza�ons and charitable individuals who have the capacity and desire to gi� a blessing to a senior in need.

Addi�onally, CARES loca�ons will be collec�ng dona�ons of every day necessi�es such as shampoo, deodorant, hand lo�on, socks, pajamas, slippers, bed linens, towels, blankets, etc. Your gi�s will be greatly appreciated.

The holidays are fast approaching and, for many, it is a �me of addi�onal struggle and heartache.

The core of CARES mission is helping frail, low-income seniors. Our elderly clients receive assistance for home care and medical support. Major purchases such as a refrigerator or ma�ress are o�en a financial impossibility and many of our seniors are living without normal conveniences that we take for granted.

CARES A�n: Adopt-A-Senior12417 Clock Tower Parkway, Hudson, FL 34667

Pictured from le�, Gisela Dalnoky, RN, Director of CARES Senior Health Clinic,and Florida Congressman Gus Bilirakis.

Your donation can

give a wonderful and

meaningful gift

that will last beyond

the holidays!

A HERO AMONG US

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FREE HEARING CLINICS AT CARES Includes ear wax check, removal, screenings,

servicing hearing aids, one free package of batteries.

PLEASE PATRONIZE OUR EDUCATIONAL PARTNERS

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CARES Rao Musunuru, M.D.

Enrichment Center | 727-863-6868

Ÿ Telephone Reassurance

Ÿ Computer Learning

CARES Elfers Center | 727-847-1290

Ÿ Evidence Based Programs

ENRICHMENT CENTERS

Ÿ Health & Wellness Education

Ÿ Educational Programs

Ÿ Social & Recreational Activities

Ÿ Group Travel

CARES Claude Pepper Senior Center

Adult Day Services & Senior Health Clinic

New Port Richey | 727-844-3077

CARES Crescent Center & Adult Day

Services Dade City | 352-518-9300

WELLNESS PROGRAMS 1-888-718-2110

CARES Travel Club

Hudson: 727-853-3002

Elfers: 727-848-3387

CARES ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

727-862-9291

Ÿ Homemaker/Companions

Ÿ Home Health Aides (Licence# 299994876)

HOME HEALTH 1-727-605-7755

Ÿ CNA’s

Ÿ Adult Day Care (License #9047)

DAILY LIVING SERVICES 1-888-718-2110

Ÿ Care ManagementŸ CHORE

Daily Living

Wellness

Senior Centers

CARES Helping People To:

Stay Connected

Stay Informed

Stay At Home

Stay Independent

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CARES daily living

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The American Film Institute voted her the greatest American female screen legend of all time.

Suffered from pyrophobia (fear of fire).

Won 3 of her 4 Best Actress Oscars after the age 60.

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BUNCO “FUN”RAISING SUCCESS!In September, CARES Elfers Center hosted a very successful BUNCO Brunch. It was a first-�me experience for many of the Bunco players and everyone agreed it was a good �me. Ten raffle baskets went to lucky winners. The prizes were donated by supporters of CARES Elfers Center and CARES Travel.

Pam Barbara from the bi-monthly Bunco group helped organize the fundraiser. Corporate sponsors were: Sprouts, Chick-fil-A, Madison House Restaurant and Culver’s. Proceeds raised over $800 for CARES Elfers Center. We would like to thank all the volunteers, sponsors and par�cipants!

If you enjoyed the Bunco Brunch and Fundraiser, please join us at CARES Elfers Center for Bunco on two Tuesdays a month. See page 5 for dates and �mes.

Our friends from Atria Windsor Woods stopped by to share a beau�ful

community project called “The 100-Day Gra�tude Challenge.” The project

encourages people to write posi�ve messages on the backs of paper

bu�erflies and a�ach them to an artwork canvas. A 100-day checklist offers

ideas to share our gra�tude and focus on the good in our lives. You are

welcome to stop by the CARES Rao Musunuru, M.D. Ac�vity Center and be a

part of this inspira�onal project! Every photo or post of gra�tude shared using

#GoGrateful, Atria will donate $1 to the Na�onal Bullying Preven�on Center.

Atria Windsor WoodsIndependent and Assisted Living on a wooded 10-acre campus in Hudson. Tailored to older adults who want to make the most of their re�rement. Winner of two 2018 Senior Living Awards. Voted best by the readers of Suncoast News.

Atria Windsor Woods13707 Dallas Dr., Hudson, FL 34667727-233-7328

Ÿ Motorcoach transporta�on

Ÿ Includes 5 breakfasts and 3 dinners

Ÿ December 2-7, 2019

Ÿ 6 Days/5 Nights

Ÿ Guided tour of New Orleans, Riverboat Cruise, Na�onal WWII Museum and much more!

Travel to New Orleans!

5$ 8O per person

For pictures and video visit www.grouptrips.com/CAREStravel

CALL 727-848-3387for informa�on!

TO ARRANGE A VISIT PLEASE CALL:

CARES Claude Pepper Senior Center6640 Van Buren St. | New Port Richey | 727-844-3077

CARES Crescent Center13906 5th St. | Dade City | 352-518-9300

We See Things ALittle Differently!

CARES wellness

FREE 6-WEEK PROGRAM

at CARES Rao Musunuru, M.D. Enrichment CenterSPACE IS LIMITED - REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Call 727-868-6868 today!

Classes beginning Monday, Oct. 21st 1-3:30 p.m.

ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN FOR

Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop

The workshop aims to build confidence and encourages individuals to stay ac�vely engaged in life. Par�cipants will learn problem-solving and decision-making techniques for managing issues common to people with chronic diseases.