AMERICAN RED CROSS VIRTUAL VOLUNTEER FAIR
February 4 – 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
February 16 – 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
March 2 – 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
March 18 – 12:00 t0 12:30 p.m.
April 1 – 12:00 to 12:30 p.m.
Get into the Holiday Spirit – Learn About Volunteer Opportunities Are you wanting to volunteer but don’t know where to turn due to COVID? Yes, the world has changed and there are many ways you can help. Join the American Red Cross to learn how you can help your local community by volunteering. Whether you want to only volunteer from home or you want to get out into the community to help, we have both options available. You will be surprised by the many different volunteer opportunities to choose from. Join us for a 30-minute Zoom presentation (by phone or online) to learn how little time it takes to have an enormous impact. Various dates and times from now thru April 1. Register for the Virtual Volunteer Fair: www.redcross.org/ARCVolunteerFair You will then receive an email confirmation with the information to join the virtual meeting. We look forward to "seeing" you then! Any questions or to request a custom presentation to your group, please contact Kristin Pendleton. Call/Text: 314-281-7968 [email protected]
Kristin Pendleton, [email protected], Red Cross, 314-281-7968,
http://www.redcross.org/ARCVolunteerFair
ODD COUPLES HOUSING
Odd Couples Housing is a solution for older adults with an extra room in their home, and young adults looking for an affordable place to live. We match compatible older and younger adults to live together and share expenses. This arrangement makes it possible for older adults to stay in their homes as they age, and for young adults to find a safe, affordable place they can call home. Visit www.oddcoupleshousing.com to learn more.
Julie Lally, [email protected], Odd Couples Housing, 314-925-2003, www.oddcoupleshousing.com
COVID PROTECTED
The Villages of St. Peters
As of January 7, 2021, our assisted living is Covid free. All residents and staff have received their first vaccine on 12/30/20 and will receive the second on January 27, 2021; it is a real relief to staff, family, friends and our residents. Also, The Villages of St. Peters Assisted Living for the past two years had "0" deficiencies in the assisted living area of our community from the state of Missouri; that is something we are all very proud of. Please call Lori if you have a loved one needing assisted living; we will be to serve you.
Lori Guilliams, [email protected], The Villages of St. Peters, 636-922-7600,
www.vofsp.com
HOME CARE FOR COVID POSITIVE PATIENTS
BrightStar
Happy New Year Everyone. After much thought, planning and preparation, BrightStar is now able to provide Home Care to Covid positive patients. Our Caregivers have been trained in all the protocols related to robing and disrobing the necessary PPE equipment to keep everyone safe. We have stocked up on all of the PPE equipment and have distributed it to our Caregivers so that the families do not have to worry about providing it. If you have further questions or would like to inquire about Home Care for a loved one, please give our office a call at 314-984-8650. Thank you, Mike McMonigle
Mike McMonigle, [email protected], BrightStar Care, 314-984-8650
FRAUDULENT EMAIL ALERT
St. Louis Press Club
Fraudulent Email "Membership Annual Update Due". This email is not from St. Louis Press Club. It appears fraudulent emails are being sent from “STL Press Club” asking for the completion of a “Membership Annual Update.” On closer examination, the actual sender of the email is [email protected] The email asks the viewer to click on a link to complete the form. Please do not open this email or click on their links. These are emails are not from St. Louis Press Club. Any emails from St. Louis Press Club will only come from [email protected] We apologize for any confusion.
If you would like to become a member of St. Louis Press Club or need to renew your membership, please visit our membership page at stlpressclub.org. As always, contact us at [email protected] with any questions
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHURCH WORKERS AND MISSIONS
Lutheran Senior Services
Lutheran Senior Services helps older adults live life to the fullest by responding to their physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs. Those who have dedicated their lives to church or mission work from all denominations may be eligible for financial assistance with senior related services through the Eliezer Fund. Award amounts vary depending on the types of services needed. If you or someone you know is a church or mission worker, both active or retired, please take a moment to learn more about the Eliezer Fund by calling Aging Answers at 314-446-2475
Gina Timme, gina.timme[email protected], Lutheran Senior Services, 314-373-4094,
www.lssliving.org
ST. LOUIS COUNTY DEPARTMMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH FOCUS GROUP
Our community has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. We have the opportunity to share our personal experiences with the St. Louis County Department of Public Health through virtual focus groups and an online survey. The request for virtual focus group members is now out. The focus group flyer can be found here: www.COVID19Impact_FocusGroups_STLCounty.pdf
If you are selected for a virtual focus group, you will receive a $50 VISA gift card for joining. To be considered, you must complete the focus group interest form by 12/15/20! Not interested in a focus group, you also will have a chance to complete an online survey (to be released next week). I will share more information on the survey once it is available. I hope you consider participating in this important activity. Please share the flyer with family and friends who may be interested in participating.
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Lola Akintobi, Consumer and Community Engagement Consultant, Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation, [email protected]
ALS DISABILITY INSURANCE ACCESS ACT OF 2019
Charis Disability Advocates
The ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019 was signed into law on 12/22/2020, amending Title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the five-month waiting period of disability insurance benefits for individuals with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). This is a step in the right direction for those with disabilities
Karen Fick, [email protected], Charis Disability Advocates, 314-236-0119,
www.charisdisability.com
VETERANS WITH ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY AND COVID
St. Louis Veterans Administration
My name is Rebecca Kammer and I work as the Director of Communications at the Veterans Research and Education Foundation within the Research Department at the St. Louis VA. The Associate Chief of Staff of Research and Development at the St. Louis VA and Doctor of Nephrology, Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly, along with other St. Louis VA Researchers, have published their paper in the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (CJASN). The paper focuses on the negative impacts COVID-19 has had on US Veterans with Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). “AKI is common during hospitalization with COVID-19 and associated with higher risk of health care resource utilization and death. Nearly half of patients with AKI did not recover to baseline by discharge.”
Please see the link to the article below:
https://cjasn.asnjournals.org/content/clinjasn/early/2020/11/15/CJN.09610620.full.pdf?with-ds=yes For specific information regarding the paper and research findings, please contact: ACOS of Research and Education at VASTL: Ziyad Al-Aly, 314-814-3231,
Email: [email protected]
Ziyad Al-Aly, 314-814-3231, Email: [email protected]
GRAY MATTERS ALLIANCE IS NOW APPROVED MEDICAID WAIVER PROVIDER
Gray Matters Alliance is now an Approved Medicaid Waiver Provider in Illinois. If you are in Illinois and are interested in a live demo of the GMA System's Assistive Technology please contact: Robin Richard with Illinois Assistive Technology Program: 217-522-7985, [email protected] www.iltech.org to schedule an appointment. Webinars are also available. We look forward to working with our neighbors in Illinois. Please see PR Release for details: https://www.prlog.org/12835256.html
Vicki Spraul, [email protected], Gray Matters Alliance, 314-266-2678,
www.graymattersalliance.com
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHURCH WORKERS AND MISSIONARIES
Lutheran Senior Services
Financial Assistance for Church Workers and Missionaries Lutheran Senior Services helps older adults live life to the fullest by responding to their physical, emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual needs. Those who have dedicated their lives to church or mission work from all denominations may be eligible for financial assistance with senior related services through the Eliezer Fund. Award amounts vary depending on the types of services needed. If you or someone you know is a church or mission worker, both active or retired, please take a moment to learn more about the Eliezer Fund by calling Aging Answers at 314-446-2475.
Gina Timme, [email protected], Lutheran Senior Services, 314-373-4094,
www.lssliving.org
REMINDER TO THANK YOUR ASSISTED LIVING WORKERS
The Villages of St. Peters
Even though families can only do window visits and some face to face visits outdoors with their loved ones, please take the time to thank your workers in assisted living that are doing their best to keep your family members safe and happy. The Villages of St. Peters will be celebrating with a list of happenings to show our appreciation to our dedicated employees. A kind note or a friendly thank you would be appreciated from our community and family members.
Lori Guilliams, [email protected], The Villages of St. Peters, 636-922-7600,
www.vofsp.com
RETIREMENT GOAL GUIDE
RetireGuide
RetireGuide is a free web resource dedicated to providing useful information to help older adults fulfill their retirement goals. We recently published what we believe to be the most easy-to-understand guide on the ins and outs of Medicare. This free resource highlights coverage, costs, eligibility and enrollment information, along with answers to some frequently asked questions. I am also sharing a link to our senior benefits and discounts guide, please take a look: www.retireguide.com
Juan Sousa, Outreach Coordinator, [email protected], www.retireguide.com
SMARTCOMPANION VOICE TECHNOLOGY
Veterans Home Care
Veterans Home Care® (VHC) announces the launch of SmartCompanion®, an Echo® Alexa® device specially preprogrammed with new voice technology for seniors to reduce isolation and loneliness and replaces push-button medical alert systems. The launch was stepped up to meet the needs of seniors during the pandemic. Veterans or their surviving spouses eligible for VA benefits can receive the service as part of their flagship VetAssist® Program. The SmartCompanion delivers security and peace of mind 24/7. Seniors can make and receive voice-activated phone calls, including emergency calls, by just asking Alexa for help. Seniors enjoy Alexa's news and entertainment. A military grade security network makes it private and secured. Veterans Home Care helps wartime veterans and their surviving spouses who qualify and apply for a non-service-related disability pension from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, which pays for help with activities of daily living. VHC utilizes a national network of 3,800+ home care providers. Veterans Home Care is not a government agency and is not affiliated with the VA. Alexa and Echo are trademarks of Amazon Inc. or its affiliates.
Janet Jennewein, [email protected], Veterans Home Care,
314-520-0668, www.veteranshomecare.com
BRIDGING THE GAP OF SENIOR COMMUNITY LIVING
Grey Matters Alliance
Introducing New Programs for Senior Communities and Home Health Agencies (Medical and Non-Medical) Gray Matters Alliance (GMA) is pleased to announce its latest programs, Assistive Living PLUS for Senior Communities and Assistive Living PLUS for Home Health Agencies. The new programs are designed to help communities and agencies with potential clients that inquired about their services but are “holding” off for whatever reason. The GMA System bridges that gap of “Not Now” to “I’m Ready”. The GMA System provides an intermediary solution (and beyond) that you can provide to your prospects or current clients, keeping your company connected and top of mind, at the same time demonstrating the value of your services or by adding more value to your existing services. While this program is valuable in normal circumstances, it is especially useful during the current crisis. Read More: file:///C:/Users/Owner/Desktop/Announcing%202%20New%20Programs.pdf
Vicki Spraul, [email protected], Gray Matters Alliance, 314-266-2678,
www.graymattersalliance.com
AROUND THE CLOCK MEDICAL ALARMS
Our mission is to provide a medical alarm service to the elderly and ill that will enable them to remain independent in their own homes.
https://www.aroundtheclockmedicalalarms.com/
Call Us Today 573-334-7233.
Linda Bass, [email protected]
TITLE I, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Charis Disability Advocates
American Disabilities Act for those with health challenges address reasonable accommodations for continued employment, such as: installing a ramp; modifying a rest room; modifying the layout of a workspace; accessible and assistive technologies such as screen reader software, videophones; making materials available in large print; closed captioning at meeting and events; allowing a service animal in a business meeting; adjusting work schedules for those with chronic conditions to allow for medical
appointments or complete work at alternate times or locations. For more information, contact the Job Accommodations Network (JAN), an ODEP-funding technical assistance center that provides free, expert, and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations. Consultants also provide information on home-based business and self-employment options with ongoing support. 1-800-526-7234 or visit the web: www.askJan.org
Karen Fick, [email protected], Charis Disability Advocates, 314-236-0119,
www.charisdisability.com
TOOLS FOR SENIORS AT NO COST
Generations On-Line
Generations on-Line now offers no-cost tools for seniors to help develop technology skills. As the COVID pandemic has increased isolation and reliance on online communication, a national nonprofit devoted to digital literacy for seniors announces a series of easy, fast, and free tools to help more than a quarter of America’s 54 million older adults who struggle with the Internet. After training 116,000 seniors to overcome their fear of the Internet, Generations on-Line (GoL) has created, tested and now launches the following remote-use COVID support tools:
2020 Census:www.EasyCensusHelp.org provides a safe preview and practice to give seniors the skills they will need to enter their information with confidence, said founder and CEO Tobey Dichter. The interactive website, developed with help from the regional Census office, includes quick training on filling in forms, previews of actual questions, and tips for Internet safety – all in a cheerful, age-respectful website, that adapts to smartphones, tablets, laptop and desktop computers.
Internet and More - “Easy Tablet Help for Seniors” is an app suited to Apple, Android or Amazon Fire devices to guide a novice through the basics with friendly, simple, large type, onscreen directions for using these portable devices, email and texting, searching, photos, apps, and online safety. GoL has just launched it for smartphones, as well as any tablet computer. “Many low and moderate income elders won’t have Wi-Fi and now can’t have anyone coming into their home to help them set it up, so we optimized our training and added information about data plans,” Ms. Dichter said. There is also a web version for those less comfortable with or unable to download an app www.generationsonline.org/apps.
Family Help - www.generationsonline.org/family will help families and caregivers support their older friends and relatives, with simple instructions, in short forms for printing, for everything from what to consider in choosing a device to coaching them through using the self-paced training.
Video Chat - Generations on-Line has also added ZOOM to its suite of video chat training, as that has become popular for family gatherings. GoL is developing additional tools to help seniors join the virtual world during, and likely after, the pandemic of 2020. All programs are free. The organization is supported solely by charitable contributions. Pew Research 2019, www.generationsonline.org,Tobey Dichter, [email protected], 215-922-3244
CRAFT ALLIANCE PARTNERS WITH ST. LOUIS LAMBERT INTERNATIONAL
Artists as Educators: Craft Alliance’s Teaching Artists
Now thru February 15
Craft Alliance, one of the premier craft organizations in the country, is proud to partner with Saint Louis Lambert International Airport to present Artists as Educators: Craft Alliance’s Teaching Artists. The exhibition highlights the talented Craft Alliance faculty who inspire and elevate creativity in its studios. The exhibition runs mow thru February 15, 2021 in the Saint Louis Lambert International Airport Gallery East.
“Craft Alliance has a rich history of artists teaching in our studios,” says Stefanie Kirkland, Director of Galleries + Artists-in-Residence at Craft Alliance. “Our faculty is made up of exceptionally skilled practicing artists who teach classes for adults, as well as for children. Our teachers are hardworking artists and the driving force of leadership and passion that is present in our studio classrooms and in the community. We are excited to partner with Saint Louis Lambert International Airport to bring their inspiring work to a broader audience.”
Jessica Goodhart, [email protected]
SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS ASSISTANCE
Charis Disability Advocates
If you or a loved one are not yet of retirement age, but have health problems that would put you at high risk for return to work (considering the potential exposure to COVID-19), you or the loved one may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits or Supplemental Security Income. Some examples of medical impairments that would place a person at higher risk include chronic kidney or liver disease, pulmonary disease (emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis, severe asthma, etc.), heart conditions, compromised immune system, HIV+ or AIDS, sickle cell disease, or diabetes mellitus.
Karen Fick, [email protected], Charis Disability Advocates, 314-236-0119,
www.charisdisability.com
SERVICES EXPANDED
Power Mobility Equipment, LLC
We are excited to announce that in addition to servicing lift chairs, power chairs, and scooters we are expanding our services to include hospital beds. We now offer evaluation and repair services for beds out of warranty. Feel free to reach out if you know someone who has a powered Mobility unit with any issues or needs maintenance. And we will offer 20% off evaluation. Contact list and social distancing is performed our technicians also wear masks and gloves
Angela Haas, [email protected], Power mobility Equipment llc. 314-277-0851
VETERANS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Research Department at the St. Louis Veterans Administration
The St. Louis VA has received full approval to begin enrolling and treating patients in the study “Expanded Access to Convalescent Plasma for the Treatment of Patients with COVID-19”. Dr. Jay McDonald will be the St. Louis VA’s Principal Investigator for this study. This study will be using Plasma transfusions from recovered COVID-19 patients to current COVID-19 patients. This study is headquartered at the Mayo Clinic and provides our patients with access to convalescent plasma as a therapeutic for COVID-19. We are the first VA in the nation to bring this Plasma treatment to our Veterans! This cutting-edge research is going to help save the lives of many.
For specific information regarding the study please contact the
Principal Investigator, Dr. Jay McDonald, Phone: 314-652-4100, ext. 54862 or email: [email protected], or The Associate Chief of Staff (ACOS) of Research and Development at the St. Louis VA: Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly Phone: 314-814-3231 or email: [email protected].
Rebecca Kammer, [email protected]
FOOD ASSISTANCE
St. Louis Area Foodbank
If you are someone you know is in need of food during this difficult time, please contact the St. Louis Area Foodbank for help. The Outreach Coordinators at the St. Louis Area Foodbank are available to help those in our community who are in need of food. Please contact the St. Louis Area Foodbank at 314-528-8622.
St. Louis Area Foodbank, Melissa Melton, Outreach Coordinator, 314-528-8622
ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA SUPPORT ONLINE
Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer's and dementia support, education, resources and guidance are available virtually, on the web or by phone through the Alzheimer's Association. Find more by going to www.alz.org/mohelp. For help at any time, any day, call our 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
Cheryl Kinney, [email protected], Alzheimer's Association, Greater Missouri Chapter
314-801-0442, www.alz.org/greatermissouri
NO-COST PHONE PROVIDED FOR HEAARING IMPAIRED
Caption Call
Safe at Home with CaptionCall. providing a no-cost phone for hearing impaired individuals. Many seniors, veterans, and others experience difficulty hearing on the phone, and CaptionCall provides a no-cost solution for that challenge. With everything happening right now with the COVID-19 virus and the “safe at home” order, we realize how important it is for anyone with hearing loss to stay in contact with family and friends and have reliable access to emergency services. There is no cost for the installation of the phone or the ongoing captioning service. The program is made possible by the American with Disabilities Act and is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The minimal taxes Americans pay on phone bills goes towards this fund that helps provide the captioning service. To learn more about CaptionCall or to request your no-cost captioning phone, go to www.captioncall.com or call your local CaptionCall account manager, Cheryl Green at 314-332-0661.
Cheryl Green, [email protected], CaptionCall, 314-332-0661, www.captioncall.com
NAVIGATE THROUGH DRIVING CONCERNS
Gray Matters Alliance
Gray Matters Alliance adds two OTs to help families navigate through driving concerns with older loved ones. Gray Matters Alliance is happy to announce that Aaron Milligan, COTA/L and Lyndsey Boyer, MOT OTR/L have completed certification in the Beyond Driving with Dignity program through Keeping Us Safe. They are now available to help families determine whether it’s time for their older loved one to retire from driving. This is a very contentious and emotional topic for families, we are here to help take that burden off of them. Please read the press release for more information: file:///C:/Users/Owner/Desktop/Mediarelease.AMLBBDD.pdf
Vicki Spraul, [email protected], Gray Matters Alliance, 314-266-2678,
www.graymattersalliance.com
CLEANING PRODUCTS
Lighthouse for the Blind Industries
Lighthouse for the Blind-Saint Louis (LHB), a not-for-profit manufacturing and packaging organization with a dedicated social service mission (http://www.lhbindustries.com), achieved its best financial results in 2019 since 2012. The charitable business, also known as LHB Industries, Inc., ended 2019 with total revenue of approximately $27 million, an increase of 8.7% percent over 2018 year-end results. LHB also secured 20 new products for its liquid filling business and hired four new employees in 2019. LHB currently employs 53 people who are legally blind and expects to hire additional blind and legally blind personnel to help support the new business. LHB acquired SKILCRAFT® Pine Oil Disinfectant products and co-branded SKILCRAFT Diversey® floor care products through an award process with National Industries for the Blind, a government agency that employs people who are blind or have significant disabilities. The disinfectant and floor products are “sister products” that are produced on a new fill line located at the Lighthouse’s Berkeley facility in St. Louis County.
Jeff Dunap, [email protected], Lighthouse for the Blind–Saint Louis,
314-423-4333, https://lhbindustries.com
TUTORING SERVICES
BILINGUAL INTERNATIONAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Bilingual International Assistant Services' customized US Citizenship Program for Elderly Legal Permanent Resident is actively enrolling clients. Eligible individuals must be 60 or older and a legal permanent Missouri resident for at least 5 years. Our services include: One -on-one tutoring in clients’ home Preparation in the native language (if eligible) Language support for document translation & in-person interview (if eligible) Study materials and practice USCIS interviews Basic case management & client advocacy: education about voter registration; Medicare counseling and enrollment; government records status updates Representation at USCIS interview Assistance with exemptions and medical waivers. Our Department of Justice Accredited Representatives are very knowledgeable and experienced in the naturalization process. For information, please call 314-645-7900, ext. 203
Ellen Sherman, [email protected], Bilingual International Assistance Services, 314-645-7800, www.bilingualstl.org
HOME LIQUIDATION ASSISTANCE
Harrisons Auctions
Do you need assistance liquidating personal property or business owners liquidating assets? We offer 30 plus years-experience. We can help many with options to choose from. Free consultation 314-230-6470. Floyd D. Harrison Sr.
Floyd Harrison, [email protected], Floyd D. Harrison Sr, 314-230-6470
OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY
University City Outpatient Clinic
Did You Know? Medicaid Beneficiaries Can Now Get Outpatient Physical Therapy. That’s right! Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) now pays for outpatient physical therapy, called Medicaid Alternative Pain Management Physical Therapy. To qualify, you must not be homebound and: Be 21 years of age or older Be MO HealthNet eligible Have a chronic neck or back pain diagnosis Have a chronic pain post traumatic injury diagnosis AW Health Care Outpatient Physical Therapy Services Therapy services can help patients get pain relief without the use of addictive medicines. We are now seeing patients at our University City Outpatient Clinic located at: AW Health Care 7308 Balson Avenue University City, MO 63130 If you would like to find out more about if Medicaid Alternative Pain Management Physical Therapy can help you, contact: AW Health Care 314-726-5600 extension 470 or 471.
Rebecca Boerner, [email protected], AW Health Care, 314-726-5600,
www.awhealthcare.com
DEMENTIA COMMUNITY AWARENESS
Aging Ahead
Aging Ahead, along with other AAA's in Missouri have partnered with Dementia Friendly America and the Dementia Friends USA initiative by joining the global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Our Community Options Specialists and Senior Center Administrators finished their training course and are now certified Dementia Friends Champion volunteers. They will have the opportunity to be in the community increasing awareness about dementia, how it affects people and the ways we all can help. We want to recognize our staff and their passion for making Aging Ahead apart of this great program. For more information you can visit www.dementiafriendsusa.org.
Stephanie Patrick, [email protected], Aging Ahead, 636-207-0847,
https://www.agingahead.org/who-we-are/careers/
NEW LOCATION
Craft Alliance
Craft Alliance is now located in the Delmar Maker District, a new, larger facility. The 56-year-old organization is now open at 5080 Delmar Boulevard in a 14,000-square-foot expanded space. The new Craft Alliance location has an increased capacity to serve more students and host larger exhibitions and events. The facility features larger studios, an expanded exhibition gallery as well as retail space and administrative offices. New studio space includes facilities for artists-in-residence, ceramics, metals, wood, fiber, glass, and other craft media. “With our new space we are able to provide educational craft experiences from classes to exhibitions, workshops and a retail shop in a vibrant environment designed to meet the needs of our community,” said Mark Witzling, Executive Director of Craft Alliance. “As we expand our programming in this larger space, we look forward to collaborating with our neighbors in the Delmar Maker District.”The organization, which offers classes, exhibitions, artist residencies, a retail shop and extensive community outreach programs, engages over 25,000 people annually and occupied the same Delmar Loop location since 1969. Relocation and expansion support came from The Windgate Foundation, the Staenberg Family Foundation, the Suzanne Feld Zalk Foundation, and Peggy Cohen Voss.
Information is available at www.craftalliance.org. The new space at 5080 Delmar Boulevard was renovated and remodeled, with design and architectural services overseen by Mademan Design, the same firm that worked on the expansion of nearby Third Degree Glass Factory. The new area, known as the Delmar Maker District of Delmar Boulevard, is located in the City of St. Louis, and home to several creative organizations including Third Degree Glass Factory, MADE and Magic House at MADE. Craft Alliance is a non-profit art center dedicated to empowering and enriching communities through craft. From its new location in the Delmar Maker District in St. Louis, Missouri, Craft Alliance offers exhibitions, education classes for all skill levels, free community programs, artist residencies and a gallery shop. Craft Alliance is funded in part by the Arts and Education Council; the Regional Arts Commission; the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; and the generous support of its members. For more information, call 314.725.1177 or visit www.craftalliance.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/craftalliance Instagram: @craftalliance
Jessica Goodhart, Director of Development and Communications
DRIVING WITH DIGNITY PROGRAM
Keeping Us Safe, LLC
Erin Dwyer, Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), is now a Beyond Driving with Dignity professional through Keeping Us Safe, LLC. She helps families determine if their loved one should retire from driving in the privacy of their own car and home. The program involves cognitive assessments, learning conversations, and a driving exercise. Workbooks are also available to families who wish to do this on their own. Please call or email for more information, Erin Dwyer, [email protected], 314-451-2255.
Erin Dwyer, Senior Care Authority, 314-451-2255, www.seniorcare-stlouis.com
AGING ANSWERS RADIO SHOW
KWRH-LP 92.9 FM
Mondays, 1:00 p.m. and Fridays, 1:30 p.m.
“The Aging Answers Show” Addresses 65+ questions. Topics include the Medicare Maze, Importance of POAs, Choosing Your Next Move, New Devices to Keep You in Your Home and much more. The 30-minute show airs Mondays at 1:00 p.m. and repeats on Fridays at 1:30 p.m. There is also a link to hear all shows on www.maryculverhome.org/about-us. For topic suggestions contact Gina March at 314-966-6034. Founded in 1866, the Mary Culver Home provides highly personalized nursing care for women with vision impairments. It is located at 221 West Washington Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122. For more information, contact 314-966-6034 or visit www.maryculverhome.org.
Gina March, [email protected], The Mary Culver Home for Visually Impaired Women, 314-966-6034, www.MaryCulverHome.org
FREE LOANS FOR HOME HEALTH EQUIPMENT
St. Louis HELP Website
Wednesday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
St. Louis HELP has New Website For free loans of home health equipment – from manual and electric wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, crutches, canes, hospital beds, lift chairs and more – visit the new website of The St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (St. Louis HELP) at https://www.stlhelp.org The new website explains how the nonprofit organization provides free loans of home health devices to anyone recovering from accidents, illness and surgery, including children, senior citizens and people who are disabled. The not-for-profit organization founded in 2008 serves more than 6,000 people a year in metro St. Louis with free loans of home medical equipment. Our free lending warehouse is open Wednesday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the St. Louis suburb of Olivette. To learn more about St. Louis Help see http://www.stlhelp.org or call 314-567-4700 to discuss any needs for home medical
Jeff Dunlap, [email protected], St. Louis HELP Warehouse, 314-567-4700, www.stlhelp.org/equipmentloans