“Empowering l ives. . .one person at a t ime.”

5th Annual Caregiver of the Year – October 2014 We are now accepting nominations of caregivers to recognize at our upcoming 5th Annual Caregiver of the Year on October 28th. The first 20 nominees, along with their family and friends, will be invited to a free evening of entertainment at the Scott Conference Center.

This is the fifth year of this spectacular event where caregivers of adults with chronic care needs are honored for the selfless and loving care they give daily. The event is filled with entertainment, refreshments, wine and a program that recognizes the value these individuals bring to their families.

CONSIDER NOMINATING A CAREGIVER TODAY.

The details:

Nominations accepted June 15th – September 27th

Only the first 20 nominations will be invited to this year’s event – so don’t delay!

Nominations and the event are free

Caregivers who are nominated must be uncompensated – no professional/paid caregivers

Complete a Recognition Form (be sure to write a narra-tive answering the questions on the form)

www.helpadultservices.org/projects/

Form included in the July issue of this news-letter

Stop in at HELP Adult Services for a form

Caregivers will be notified that they have been nominated and asked to reserve October 28th 4:30 – 7:00 on their calendars.

Questions? Contact Penny at 402-341-6559 x105

in this issue >>> Caregiver of the Year

Retirement: A Time to Give

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Supporters of HELP Adult Services

July 2014

Volume 8, Issue 3

Newsletter

Retirement: A Time to Give

As some of you approach retirement or those of you already enjoying this phase of your life, you may want to consider volunteering if you haven’t already done so. Why, you may ask yourself. What do I have to offer? I am here to say that you have plenty to offer. It’s really about finding the right opportunity that fits your interests and skill

set or possibly a new skill that now, you have the time to explore.

Many companies today are including the component of volunteering as their retire-ment planning consultations with pending retirees. These companies realize that

volunteering is good for the overall health and well-being of people in retirement. “A recent study of those over 60 found that volunteers were in better health, watched

less TV, and had more people in their social networks” (http://kdcr.dordt.edu/programming/money_concepts/75.pdf).

Our community is not short of volunteer opportunities. And, one that may be of inter-est to you or someone that you know, is providing companionship to a person who is homebound while giving the caregiver a much needed reprieve. Many families are providing extensive care to their loved ones and do not have time for own self-care.

“Four in 10 U.S. adults are now caring for a sick or elderly family member as more peo-ple develop chronic illnesses and the population ages, a new study has found” (http://

www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/20/caregivers-adults-care-for-elderly-relatives-sandwich-generation_n_3469779.html).

Here at HELP Adult Services we offer respite services for homebound adults and their caregivers. Our volunteer-based program thrives on people like you who have spent years committed to our nation’s workforce. Now you have the opportunity to give

your time and talents to our community in a way that is extremely rewarding. Please contact Julie Lubisi at 402-341-6559, ext. 102 or julie@helpadultsservices.org to learn

more about this volunteer opportunity.

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Mark Your Calendar:

August— 21st—Senior Citizen’s Day September— 1st—Labor Day [Office Closed]

7th—Grandparents Day

October — 28th—Caregiver of the Year

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Thank You To Our Donors During Omaha Gives!

We would like to give a big thank you to all of those individuals

who donated to HELP Adult Services during Omaha Gives! This

year, through the generosity of the Omaha metropolitan area,

collectively OmahaGives! raised a total of $6,371,057.00 in 24-

hours! HELP Adult Services was excited to have 46 donors who

generously gave $4,155.00 to our organization.

Our mission as an organization is to help individuals attain a

greater level of independence and improve their quality of life.

With the donations we receive, we are able to bring relief to a

full-time family caregiver or provide an individual with the

medical equipment they need. Thanks again for your generous

support of our efforts to help individuals remain independent

in their homes!

CANE

CATHETER

CHUCKS

COMMODE

COMPANION

CRUTCHES

CUSHION

GLUCOMETER

HUMIDIFIER

MATTRESS

NEBULIZER

RAMP

SCOOTER

WALKER

WHEELCHAIR

WORD SEARCH

Kelly Adams

Margaret Albano

Emily Anderson

Joe Antoniak

Majior Armbrust

Richard Badura

Mary Bahney

Laura Barr

Betty Bauer

Dorothy Bennett

JC Blomstede

Carla Boetel

Alicia Bones

Amy Bones

Deborah Boukin

Leila Braesch

Claudia Britten

Eileen Brodie

George Brown

Nick Buck

Kathy Burrow

Pat Callone

Andrew Cary

Mary Cash

John Conoan

Judy Coppock

Lynn Marie Corbeil

Gayle Crawford

Ronald Crewe

David and Lucille Crosson

William Crowl

Theresa Culbertson

Susan Cummings

Jenifer Dahir

Jim Daniker

Hal Daub

Jim de Blasis

Michelle de la Garza

Sara Dingman-Lavigne

Ginger Dorn

Jonathan Draper

Sue Dudzik

Gerald Ebsen

Glenda Ege

Kyle Eliger

Dave England

Cheryl Ennis

Marilyn Erickson

Dennis and Joy Esterbrooks

Elouise Ewing

Lois Feddersen

Madaline Fennell

Nancy Flaherty

Sheri Forman

Keith Frederick

Bob and Dianne Fulton

Jaime Garafalo-Peterson

Patrick Getz

Janice Gienger

Paulette Glover

Emily Goodwin Kemp

Paula Griffin

Chad Gross

Nancy Grothe

Ralph Haines

Mark Hamilton

Suzy Hansen

Barbara Hanson

Cindy Harck

Anthony Harris

Liz Harrison

Linda Haugold

Helen Haynes-Palm

Richard Heetness

Jim Hildebrant

Trish Hoffman-Awens

Larry Holm

Karen Holmes

Stephen Holt

Stein Inge Hordvik

Rosalie Hunter

Susan Huntley-Gruenther

Elizabeth Huxhold

Peggy Jarrell

Inez Johnson

Tom & Donna Lee Johnson

Sally Johnson

Lisa Juricek

Betty Kelley

Nancy Kelley-Gillespie

Antoinette Kidd

Ted Killham

David Kresha

James Kucks

Kris Kudlacz

Marlene Kugler

Michael LaCroix

Launie Lambert

Dennis Larsen

Patricia Larsen

William Lemen

William Lewis

Albert and Myrna Lierz

Marcia & Harvey Lipsman

Jackie Lovercheck

Jerry & Mary Mahoney

W. Mammal

Patricia Martin

Brandi Mastel

Allan Maxwell

Joan Mcader

Steve McDowell

Troy Medina

James Merchant

Joseph Miklas

Jo Ann Miller

Laura Miller

Nancy Milone

Angelica Moncada-Ramirez

Zak Moore

Kellie Morrell

Norma Morrison

Vicki Mosser

Earl Mott

Barb Muck

Lynne Murray

Ruth Murray

Renie Murray

James Nunez

Susan Ochoa

Glenyce Opfer

Mary Osborne

Derry Overly

Marilyn Paul

James Peroutka

Cindy Pierce

Joze Pihlar

Sister Joan Polak

Rene Preston

Nancy Profit

Carol Ramsey

WM Ramsey

Gerald Reck

Ashley Redick

V. Lyle Reed

Patricia Robinson

Ross Robson

Rodney Rohwer

Sally Roland

Myrna Romero

Joan Rooney

Ron Rotert

James Schmidt

Donna Schultz

Kami Shalhoov

Sharon Shelton

Drexel Sibbernson

Aaron Simons

Betty Simonson

Kerry Sky

Crystal Slaughter

Rita Smedra

Teresa Smith

Sally Smith

Jame Stalker

Gary Stephan

Mike Stone

Tom Stoydill

Jacob Stroh

Janice Taylor

Marilyn Teal

Barbara Teter

Susan Thomas

Larry Thompson

Carol Toftness

Debra Tomsett-Welch

Nancy Toshohlidek

Marge Travis

RC Trout

Evelyn Uhl

Barbara Van Dyke

Helen Van Orsdel

Charlie Vanfossan

Janet Vidlak

Marjorie Waterman

Callie Watson

Martha Weiss

Gail Werner-Robertson

Steve Wheeler

Robert Wiley

M Eugene Williams

Iona Wilson

Regina Wilson

Ross Winn

Mildred Woodcock

Katie Wray

Lisa Yaeger

Loretta Zuck

2nd Quarter Donors (Individuals)

P A G E 4 E M P O W E R I N G L I V E S . . . O N E P E R S O N A T A T I M E .

IN LOVING MEMORY OF:

William W. Zuck

Alice Badura

Dorothy Seward

2nd Quarter Donors (Organizations)

Alegent Hospice

Caring Concepts, Inc.

Children's Home Healthcare

College of St. Mary's

Comfort Keepers

Comfortcare Homes Of Nebraska, Inc

Credit Information Systems

Creighton University Graybackers

Ease-e Medical

Farm Bureau

First Presbyterian Church of Omaha

(Presbyterian Women)

Hand ME Up Thrift Store

Husch Blackwell LLP

Jerry and Mary Mahoney Charitable Fund

Lakeside Auto Recylers

Layton Flower Technologies

Medics at Home

Mercy Villa

Omaha Public Schools

PMRV

Presbytery of Missouri River Valley

Ridgewood

Susan J. Thomas Charitable Fund

Westminster Presbyterian Church (Council

Bluffs)

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In Need of Donations

Incontinence Products Nutritional Supplements

Sit-to-Stands Manual Wheelchairs Knee Walkers

Times are tough and health insurance premiums are on the rise. We, at HELP Adult Services, have heard many stories and

troubles our community is experiencing. More individuals are inquiring about our services and are becoming frequent custom-

ers. That being said, merchandise is becoming hard to retain. The items shown are in high demand, and many individuals are

in need of our equipment. Our community would greatly benefit from these items. HELP Adult Services would like to thank all

the supporters and contributors that have been promoting our organization, thus helping the people in our community. If you

have any items, please donate to a good cause.

HELP Adult Services is a non– profit 501©(3) Organization, Donations May Be Tax Deductible

4-Wheel Walkers

Sock Aides

Staff Directory:

Program Manager: H.E.L.P. — Cody Ext. 106

H.E.L.P. Assistant — Antoine Ext. 101

H.E.L.P. Assistant — Jerelle Ext. 101

Program Manager: Respite — Julie Ext. 102

Administration — Amber Ext. 100

Volunteer Relations — Lynne Ext. 100

Executive Director — Penny Koenig Ext. 105

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2014 Board of Directors

President, Amy Bones

Vice President, Callie Watson

Treasurer, Anthony Harris

Secretary, Mary Bahney

Marilyn Erickson

Fran Henton Nancy Kelley-Gillespie Michael LaCroix Kellie Morrell Betty Sender Larry Thompson

HELP Adult Services

Mission: To help individuals attain a greater level of independence and improve their quality of life.

Core Values:

Deliver inclusive programs that provide hope

Offer resources to those in need

Treat all people with dignity and respect;

Empower people to change their live

Communicate care and compassion for those in need

Assure effective stewardship of resources

Commitment to quality and excellence in all we do

Practice visionary leadership

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P A G E 6 E M P O W E R I N G L I V E S . . . O N E P E R S O N A T A T I M E .

HELP Adult Services serves those in need regardless of race,

gender, age, sexual orientation, economic status or religion.

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