May is Older Americans Month. The theme for 2023 is Aging Unbound. In the next few weeks, we will highlight some special folks who make use of Thrive Alliance services and learn more about their stories and their thoughts on how to enjoy a full, long life.

Thrive Alliance’s Jane Ferril Earns Dementia Care Certifications

Columbus – Jane Ferril, Caregiver Coordinator/Dementia Care Coach for Thrive Alliance recently earned certification as a CARES® Dementia Specialist (CDS) and Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP).

CARES® is an award-winning series of 10 online dementia care training programs developed in conjunction with the Alzheimer’s Association. Each program uses the easy-to-remember CARES® Approach five-step method and incorporates evidence-based practices from the Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Care Practice Recommendations.

CDP certification represents that a front-line staff and health care professional has received comprehensive knowledge in the area of dementia care, achievement in completing the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care course/seminar, met the NCCDP requirements for CDP certification, and received the CDP certification.

Ferril will use the skills learned through acquisition of these certifications to assist caregivers in their journey of caring for their loved ones, providing valuable tips and education. She provides Caregiver and Dementia Care education and support throughout Thrive Alliance’s five county service area.

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Guided by the vision that everyone has the opportunity to live a secure, engaged and independent life, our mission at Thrive Alliance is to improve the quality of life and health for people at risk of losing their independence.

We help people get the right information, resources and support needed to live as independently as possible. Our network of programs focuses on issues related to affordable housing, caregiver support and services, nutrition and wellness programs, transportation and accessibility services, as well as fostering community-wide support for aging related issues. We serve as Indiana’s Agency on Aging for Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson and Jennings counties.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—May 2, 2023
CONTACT: Sue Lamborn, 812.372.6918. [email protected]

 Thrive Alliance Pickleball Tournament Set for June 10 and 11 at Donner Park

Registrations are now being accepted for the Thrive Alliance Pickleball Tournament Fundraiser, held in partnership with Columbus Pickleball Club. This year’s event will be held at the six outdoor Pickleball Courts at Donner Park, 739 22nd Street in Columbus, Indiana. Dates for the event are Saturday, June 10 and Sunday, June 11. Events this year will be Men’s and Women’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles –Recreational Level (2.5-3.0) and Intermediate Level (3.0-3.5). Cost is $40 per TEAM per event. Teams can register via the event website: https://tinyurl.com/4vt7mn3w.

This tournament benefits Thrive Alliance, which provides social services to Southern Indiana residents. For Sponsorship Information, please call Sue Lamborn at (812) 372-6918 or email at [email protected]. For assistance with registration please email [email protected].

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Guided by the vision that everyone has the opportunity to live a secure, engaged and independent life, our mission at Thrive Alliance is to improve the quality of life and health for people at risk of losing their independence.

We help people get the right information, resources and support needed to live as independently as possible.  Our network of programs focuses on issues related to affordable housing, caregiver support and services, nutrition and wellness programs, transportation and accessibility services, as well as fostering community-wide support for aging related issues. We serve as Indiana’s Agency on Aging for Bartholomew, Brown, Decatur, Jackson and Jennings counties.

Click to access Caregiver-Connection-May-2023.pdf

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