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Older Americans Month Spotlight

by | May 26, 2023 |

William, best known as “Sonny,” is 92 and lives at home with his wife, Dorothy. He worked for RC Cola and also on a Dairy Farm. His proudest achievement is being married to his wife for 71 YEARS and raising two sons together.

Older Americans Month Spotlight

by | May 23, 2023 |

Nancy is in her seventeenth year residing on one of Thrive Alliance’s properties. She was born in Indianapolis but was raised and lived her life in Bartholomew County. Nancy wore more than a few hats through the years working for local business, nurseries, factories, the hospital, and as a city dispatcher. She returned to school during these years, graduating from Ivy Tech in 1979. Nancy raised five children, has 11 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Though she is reluctant to admit it, she has quite the green thumb, contributing her time (as she calls it, her “stress therapy”) to maintaining the beautiful landscaping to the front of one of Thrive Alliance’s properties. Nancy has found Proverbs 3:5 to be words of wisdom she relies on and shares with other. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.”

Older Americans Month Spotlight

by | May 16, 2023 |

Janie & Wilma:
Janie was born in Young America, Indiana. She has very literally lived all over our country’s map through her years with stays in Albuquerque, New Mexico and Arkansas. Janie was happily married for 57 years. She still loves to travel today, particularly to spend time at the beach. Janie has worked at Five & Dime, Dairy Queen, and school cafeterias throughout her career. She chose Columbus as her home five years ago. At the time of her most recent relocation, she chose to move into a Thrive Alliance-managed age-restricted property, where she can be close to her adult daughter, Wilma. Mom and daughter are very supportive of each other and are grateful to be neighbors within the same apartment building. When asked what advice she likes to share with her four children, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild (with a second on the way), Janie, without hesitation, shared, “Be thankful for every day you have and love everybody around you.”
Wilma was born in Indianapolis. Wilma enjoys her family, particularly her nine (soon to be 10) nieces and nephews. Wilma spent a career in service to others as a CNA in the Noblesville area. She is active in her church and continues to seek opportunities to be of service. Wilma cherishes having her mother nearby, so that she can help her when needed. Mom is quick to point out that she is still mom and their relationship is very much a two-way street, while adding she is grateful for all Wilma does for her. Wilma feels the world would be a better place if everyone would simply “enjoy life together.”

Older Americans Month Spotlight

by | May 11, 2023 |

Older Americans Month Spotlight:

Margaret is currently a resident in one of Thrive Alliance’s apartment complexes. She was born in Indianapolis and moved to Columbus 25 years ago when she met her husband. Margaret’s family has always played a central role in her life. She raised three children and has six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She has worked for Bartholomew County Schools for more than 20 years. Today she continues to work, filling a vital role as a Bus Monitor. When asked what piece of advice she gives her children and grandchildren Margaret highlighted that each generation seems to have its own obstacles as things seem to change but “Do your best” is advice that seems to hold true during any era.

May is Older Americans Month

by | May 11, 2023 |

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.

Ferril Earns Dementia Care Certifications

by | May 2, 2023 |

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.

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