MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

St. Louis Press Club and Journalism

Applications for scholarships awarded through the St. Louis Press Club and Journalism Foundation are now available for the 2019-2020 academic year at St. Louis Press Club website, www.stlpressclub.org or contact Glenda Partlow, 314-449-8029, info@stlpressclub.org. Deadline for application submission is April 1, 2019.

The scholarship program is open to students who live in the St. Louis metropolitan area, including St. Louis city; the Missouri counties of Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Louis and Warren; and the Illinois counties of Bond, Clinton, Jersey, Madison, Monroe and St. Clair. Applicants must plan to enroll as full-time students for the 2019 fall term with courses in journalism, mass communications, public relations, advertising or writing. They must have completed their freshman year of college by that time. Graduate students carrying at least six hours in the above curricula are also eligible.

Scholarship recipients are chosen on the basis of aptitude, interest in pursuing a journalism or communications career, academic standing and financial need. This year’s scholarships will be presented at a May luncheon in St. Louis. 

The awards are made in cooperation with the St. Louis Press Club, St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the St. Louis chapters of the Society of Professional Journalists, Baseball Writers’ Association, Missouri Professional Communicators, United Media Guild and Times Newspapers in cooperation with Webster University and Fleishman-Hillard, Inc.

Last year, scholarships totaling over $23,000 were awarded to 15 college and graduate students in journalism and related courses of study. Additional information is available from the St. Louis Press Club's scholarship chairperson, Claudia Burris. She may be reached at 636-464-3655 or burriscl12@gmail.com.

Glenda Partlow, 314-449-8029, info@stlpressclub.org

 

GATEWAY END OF LIFE COALITION APPOINTMENT

Debra K. Schuster, MHA, JD

Debra K. Schuster, M.H.A., J.D. has been appointed as a Member at Large of the Gateway End of Life Coalition, the mission of which is to Promote High Quality End of Life Care for Patients and Their Families. Ms. Schuster's law practice focuses on estate planning, elder and disability law, Elder and Family mediation and end of life issues.

Debra Schuster, dschuster@pcblawfirm.com, Paule, Camazine and Blumenthal PC

314-244-3693, www.pcblawfirm.com

 

HIGH FALL RATES AMONG OLDER ADULTS IN ST. LOUIS

Humana Medicare Advantage Plan

Humana Medicare Advantage Plan Addresses High Fall Rates Among Older Adults in St. Louis Humana Inc. is offering a Medicare Advantage plan in St. Louis with a fall prevention benefit. The benefit is administered by Washington University in conjunction with The Home Hazard Removal Program (HARP), a home hazard removal and fall risk intervention delivered in the home by occupational therapists to assess home hazards and reduce physical and financial burden due to falls. The program’s outcomes have demonstrated a reduction in falls during studies conducted by researchers at Washington University. The fall prevention benefit is tailored for Medicare beneficiaries who live in St. Louis to address the high frequency of falls among this population – a dangerous and costly problem that plagues Missouri with a high rate of injury by falling, 31 percent higher than the national average. The benefit is a part of the Humana Gold Plus (HMO) plan and is only available to members who are enrolled in the plan in St. Louis. The benefit will be available to as many as 2,000 Humana members in the St. Louis area beginning January 1, 2019. For more information about Humana’s 2019 Medicare offerings, visit www.Humana.com/Medicare or call toll-free 1-877-877-0714 (TTY: 711).

Marvin Hill, mhill1@humana.com, Humana, 502-580-3950, www.Humana.com/Medicare

 

VETERAN HOME CARE PROVIDER

Care Solutions In-Home Service, LLC

Care Solutions In-Home Services LLC is now contracted to provide home care to Veterans in St. Louis and the surrounding counties through the Veterans Choice Program Provider Agreement. We also service Veterans or their surviving spouse through the Aid and Attendance Benefit Program. If you are a Veteran in need of quality home care services, contact our office at 314-289-9990. Let us be your Care Solution.

Kasan Moorehead, kmoorehead@caresolutionsihs.com, Care Solutions In-Home Services LLC, 314-289-9990, www.CareSolutionsIHS.com

 

WELCOME YOUR NEIGHBORS YARD SIGNS

Bilingual International Assistant Services

Welcome your neighbors yard signs are available from Bilingual International Assistant Services. The sign and metal stand are offered for donation of $10, a fundraiser that benefits our Macklind International Senior Center. For more information, contact us at: 314-645-7800, ext. 200 admin@bilingualstl.org, 1329 Macklind Ave., 63110 https://www.bilingualstl.org/2018/09/welcome-your-neighbor

Ellen Sherman, ellen.sherman@bilingualstl.org, Bilingual International Assistant Services, 314-645-7800, www.bilingualstl.org

 

CLOSING APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDIZED / NON-SUBSIDIZED APPARTMENTS

Crown Center for Senior Living

Effective December 31, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., Crown Center for Senior Living will close all wait lists for subsidized and non-subsidized apartments. Applications will not be accepted after December 31, 2018 and no names will be added until the lists are reopened. The decision to close the lists is because the wait is in excess of four years. HUD does not require that waiting lists stay open. Questions may be directed via email to info@crowncenterstl.org.

Randi Schenberg, rschenberg@crowncenterstl.org, Crown Center for Senior Living,

314-991-2055, www.crowncenterstl.org

 

MILITARY WEBSITE NEW OWNERS

St. Louis, MO Veterans Home Care, LLC

www.miltaryconnection.com

Owners of Veterans Home Care, LLC acquire popular military website St. Louis, MO–Veterans Home Care owners, Bonnie and Howard Laiderman, proudly announce the recent acquisition of www.militaryconnection.com, a division of Gregory Media, Inc., to offer a greater range of opportunities and broaden their efforts in helping more veterans, active military, and their families. www.militaryconnection.com is one of the most comprehensive online directories of resources and information for military, veterans, and their loved ones. It’s currently ranked number 26 on the Top 60 Military Websites and Blogs to Follow in 2018 and also named as one of the Top 100 Employment Web Sites by Weddles LLC. Since 2003, Veterans Home Care has pioneered a unique service model targeted nationwide to 65+ aged veterans or their surviving spouses eligible for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Pension with Aid and Attendance called the VetAssist Program. “We have been looking for strategic ways to broaden our reach, and Militaryconnection.com was an immediate interest of ours,” said Ms. Laiderman. “It’s a great way for us to expand and connect with active military families as well as veterans and leverage our infrastructure to provide additional value throughout their lives.”

David Laiderman, david@hungrymedia.com, BL, LLC (DBA Military Connection),

814-777-1373, www.militaryconnection.com 

 

NEW EYEGLASS MOUNTED TECHNOLOGY FOR VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired introduces new eyeglass mounted technology to St. Louis. The Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired announces the introduction of OrCam MyEye a new wearable device that mounts on glasses, receives visual information and speaks to the wearer, recognizes products and identifies faces. The Orcam is now available exclusively at the Society. According to David Ekin, President of the Society, “This device makes the world of difference for those who have limited vision. We are excited to introduce this remarkable device which interprets visual information using a smart camera mounted on the frames of the wearer’s eyeglasses and allows them to instantly and discreetly read their mail, newspapers and magazines, restaurant menus, even recognize faces and objects, opening up a whole new world! This only adds to the many options we offer for those with low vision”. OrCam is available for demonstration, training and purchase through the Society. The price for the base reader only is $2,500 or $3,500 ($4,500 wireless) for a device with all options. Anyone needing the Society’s services, including the OrCam demonstration, may visit www.slsbvi.org or call the Society’s office at 314-968-9000.

David Ekin, davide@slsbvi.org, Society for the Blind and Visually Impaired,

314-968-9000, www.slsbvi.org

 

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

Independent Transportation Network (ITN) Gateway

ITN Gateway is providing transportation services for those age 60+ and those who are visually impaired, age 21 and over, in a defined area within St. Louis County. Independent Transportation Network (ITN) is a national non-profit transportation system in existence for over 20 years with an affiliate in St. Charles Co for 8 years. It will serve these zip codes in STL County: 63005, 63011, 63017, 63105, 63117, 63124, 63130, 63131, 63132, 63141, 63143, 63144, 63146. Individuals submit an application with an administration fee of $50 or $75 per couple and are provided rides to anywhere they want to go within the service area for any reason, 24/7 at a cost of only $1.50 per mile with a $2.50 pick-up fee. No money ever exchanges hands with the drivers. ITN utilizes volunteer drivers to provide affordable, high-quality, door-through-door and arm-through-arm services. Drivers are screened with a criminal background check and motor-vehicle check and are thoroughly interviewed, screened and trained. Volunteers can earn credits that other family members or friends can use for ITN’s services or can get reimbursed for mileage. To volunteer or sign up for the service call 314-724-2117 or e-mail info@itngateway.org

Libbey Tucker, libbey.tucker@gmail.com, 314-724-2117, www.itngateway.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, jmdpr2@gmail.com, St. Louis HELP Warehouse, 314-567-4700, www.stlhelp.org/equipmentloans   

 

MILITARY VETERAN BENEFIT OPTIONS

National Council for Aging

National Council for Aging Care's guide concerning Military Veteran Benefit Options can be found at http://www.aging.com/complete-guide-for-veteran-seniors/

Carolina Gerard, Outreach Intern, carolina@aging.com, National Council for Aging Care, 1530 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22209

 

EVELYN’S HOUSE HELPS MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT AT END OF LIFE

Barnes-Jewish County Hospital Hospice House

Evelyn’s House helps ‘make every moment count’ at end of life. New BJC hospice house in Creve Coeur offers compassionate care for adults, teens, children and families.  Evelyn’s House, the new BJC hospice house, located on the campus of Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital in Creve Coeur, MO, is open and accepting patients. With 16 beds, the spacious 18,000-square-foot ranch style house, offers a full array of services and support for adults, children and their families. Features include:  16 private guest suites for adults, teens and children, walkout patio from every suite, Hospice-specialized care team, family gathering spaces with overnight accommodations, dedicated music and expressive therapy rooms, family kitchen and café, meditation room and gardens, kids and teen activity room, with a salon and spa. For more information call 314-996-8100 or visit www.bjchospice.org/evelynshouse 

Cara Lotspeich, cara.lotspeich@bjc.org, BJC Hospice, 314-273-0759, www.bjchospice.org

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DEPENDABLE DRIVERS

Aging Ahead

Aging Ahead is looking for dependable drivers to deliver Meals on Wheels to home-bound seniors in St. Louis, St. Charles, Franklin and Jefferson County. We serve over 2700 meals a day to seniors who depend on our services. This volunteer position commit is as little as one day a month or once a week. You will be delivering a noontime meal to a specific route of your choice in one of our four counties. Time and days are flexible. Contact info@agingahead.org to get more information.

Stephanie Patrick, spatrick@agingahead.org, Aging Ahead, 636-207-0847,

www.agingahead.org

 

HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS

Preferred Hospice

Make a difference in someone's life by volunteering. Provide a needed hug or listen to cherished memories. If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering please contact me, Tracy, at Preferred Hospice by phone 636-527-9330 or email tsweazey.stl@preferredhospice.com.

Tracy Kennison, tsweazey.stl@preferredhospice.com, Preferred Hospice,

636-527-9330

 

SEEKING OLDER VOLUNTEERS

Washington University School of Medicine

Ages 60-85, do you have high blood pressure and memory concerns? Washington University’s Division of Geriatrics is seeking research participants for a dementia prevention study aimed at people with high blood pressure. You may qualify if you are 60 to 85 years old, have high blood pressure, and do not exercise vigorously. This

2-year study includes strategies such as aerobic exercise, medication management of blood pressure, or a combination. Call Adriana 314-273-1355

Adriana Martin, azmartin@wustl.edu, Washington University School of Medicine,

314-273-1355, www.rradtrial.org

 

AFFORDABLE COLLEGE ROOM AND BOARD

Connect Room & Board

We are Connect Room & Board, created by two moms wanting to make college more affordable. Connect R&B is a network of hosts and students who, once they pass a background check, register on our site to communicate details such as house rules prior to forming a match. Once the match is made the student pays $1,500 for one semester of housing. We are currently looking for hosts and have found that seniors benefit greatly from this program as guests can exchange help around the house, rides to appointments and companionship for reduced rental of a spare room. Our goal is to aid as many students as possible achieve the dream of a higher education.

Jill McCoy, connectrnb@gmail.com, Connect Room & Board, 636-346-8208,

www.connectrnb.com 

 

SENIOR WOMEN WITH RECENT HIP FRACTURE

Washington University School of Medicine

A research study is underway to see if exercise and testosterone gel for six months improves physical function after a hip fracture. You may qualify if you are a female age 65 or older and have had surgical repair of a hip fracture in the last 14 weeks. All transportation is provided. Contact 314-273-0337 or banachm@wustl.edu for more information.

Mary Banach, banachm@wustl.edu, Washington University, Div. of Geriatrics,

314-273-0337, www.stephistudy.wustl.edu 

 

HOME FOOT CARE CLIENTS

Anodyne Podiatry

Anodyne Podiatry is prepared to provide specialized foot care in your home.  Our clinicians are health professionals, providing preventative care to improve comfort and mobility.  A medically trained clinician provides care assistance, nail care, assessments in areas of concern, and with your physician develops an individualized treatment plan.  Anodyne Podiatry home foot care provides in-home nail care, preventative care, and follow-up care of the feet.

Megan Hollandsworth, megan.hollandsworth11@gmail.com, Anodyne Podiatry,

314-412-7518

 

RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS

American Red Cross

Join us and learn how easy and little time it takes to have such an enormous impact on your local community. Learn the impact the American Red Cross volunteers have on the local community and how you can help: save lives by installing smoke detectors, provide support at local blood drives, and more.  Learn about the menu of volunteer opportunities and ways you can give back to your community Speak directly to the volunteers and staff from each line of service, ask questions, and learn why they are so passionate about what they do. Come experience the mission and find out if the American Red Cross is the right fit for you to volunteer.

Kristin Pendleton, kristin.pendleton@redcross.org, American Red Cross, 314-281-7968,

https://www.facebook.com/events/1002144549994249/

 

VETERAN VOLUNTEERS

Hope Hospice

Hope Hospice is looking for veterans willing and able to volunteer their time to salute our Veteran hospice clients around the St. Louis area. Volunteers can participate in honor ceremonies, and/or provide ongoing companionship. Contact Mary Sanders, Volunteer Coordinator for more information at 314-399-5621

Mary Sanders, bereavement@hopehospicstl.com, Hope Hospice, 314-399-5621, www.hopehospicestl.com 

 

FORMER MILITARY AS VOLUNTEERS

Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care

November is a traditional time for recognizing the service and commitment of those who have served their country as a member of the Armed Services.

Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care wants to enlist former military personnel from across the Greater St. Louis region to serve as volunteers to assist in providing care and comfort for hospice patients who are themselves Veterans. (Patients who are Veterans often find it easier to communicate with a fellow Veteran.)

FYI, Medicare guidelines require all hospices to have a team of volunteers providing day-to-day administrative and/or direct patient care services in an amount that equals at least 5% of total patient care hours of all paid hospice employees and contract staff.

Thank you in advance for helping us spread the word.

Thomas Derr, tderr@sprytecom.com, 215-620-7723

 

ANYONE NEEDING HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program

Non-profit St. Louis HELP loans reconditioned wheelchairs, hospital beds, walkers, crutches, scooters, shower chairs, tub benches, grab bars, pediatric equipment and other medical equipment to anyone absolutely free. Call St. Louis HELP at

314-567-4700, or see the website http://www.stlhelp.org. The Overland Farmers Market is at 2512 Woodson Road. See website http://overlandfarmersmarket.com.

Jeff Dunlap, jmdpr2@gmail.com, St. Louis HELP Warehouse, 314-409-5203,

http://www.stlhelp.org