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EVENTS CALENDAR 6 Temple Chamber Press Conference 10 Business Link Lunch 11 Business Networking Breakfast 11 Bloomin’ Temple Committee Meeting 11 Golf Tournament Committee Meeting 11 RCA Committee Meeting 12 Military Affairs Committee Meeting 17 Downtown Temple Alliance Committee Meeting 17 Leadership Temple Executive Board Meeting 18 Workforce Development Committee Meeting 18 Eco Lunch & Learn 19 Temple Chamber Board Meeting 20 Leadership Temple Applications Due! 23 Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting 24 New Member Mixer 26 Business After Hours
By: Laura Leigh Whitnell, Temple Chamber of Commerce opportunity to sell their products Mark your calendars for the Temple Chamber Business Showcase and services to the public. We are expecting this to be a highly successset for Saturday, September 22nd ful event.” from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm. Held at Interested in attending our the Mayborn Center, this year’s Business Showcase? There’s only a event, called “We’re Central Texas”, $2.00 entry fee to enjoy all that our will involve a business to consumer showcase. “Unlike in year’s past,” said vendors have to offer. Want to be a vendor? For only Bourdon Wooten, President of the $350, your business not only gets Temple Chamber, “our Showcases have focused on business to business spotlighted in this highly publicized event, but also gets a 10x10 foot events. This year, we are giving our booth space with a skirted table and Chamber members an even better
backdrop. You can also opt for the larger 10x20 foot booth space for an added cost of $675. For more information about this amazing event or to become a vendor, please contact Mikie Cummings at the Temple Chamber; (254) 7732105 or mikie@templetx.org. Make sure to come by the Mayborn Center on September 22nd and experience a fantastic event for you and your business!
Library Provides Entertainment for Area Youngsters By: Susan Howe, Photograph By: Skeebo Reichert, Photo by Skeebo may choose books Puppets, live music, magic shows based on their indiand a variety of other entertainment vidual interests, not highlight the summer reading profrom an assigned gram at the Temple Public Library. reading list. More than 1,575 youngsters have Raise a Reader, the enrolled in the annual program program children which combines the fun of reading from 1-3 years is with entertainment and prizes. designed to encourOrganized by the children’s departChildren enjoying the summer reading program ment and supported by 45 communi- age parents to read at the Temple Public Library ty sponsors, the summer reading pro- to their children and utes a day. Children (or parents) can encourage a love of books and readgram grows in popularity each year. choose any book and log their reading throughout life. Baby Bookworms “We are very fortunate to have so ing time each week. Each week, the on Tuesdays at 11 a.m., is the promany sponsors in the business comlog is stamped and they get prizes munity who donate funds, goods, and gram for infants from birth to 12 such as coupons, stickers or small months, and Toddler Time for ages 1-3 services to reward young people for prizes provided by community sponreading,” Erin Gaines, children’s librar- is held on Wednesdays at 10:30 am. sors. At the end of the program, the Preschoolers enjoy Story Time, for ian, said. “The Friends of the Library young readers get a certificate and ages 3-5, on Wednesdays at 11:00 am. fund the children’s performer promay choose a free book to keep. All youngsters are invited to the chilgrams, which are very well attended, The Grand Finale Party at 10:00 am dren’s performances on Thursday at as well as many of the reading on July 21 will feature Magician Todd 10:30 am with such exciting prorewards. Without our generous supMcKinney. grams as Dan Gibson, banjo player, on porters, we would not be able to Teen Read is a program for teens July 12. Previous programs included offer so many fun events and activiages 13-18. In addition to reading, this Darren Peterson and Circus ties, so we are truly grateful.” group enjoys video games and crafts. Chickendog, Mad Science, Hey Lollies “Get a Clue at the Library” is the Programs are held in the McLane Puppet Show, Lucas Miller the theme for this year’s program which on the third floor of the library. For singing zoologist, and Mr. Leebot. has weekly programs June 3- July 21 additional information contact the Youngsters ages 4-12 can sign up for ages 1–13, culminating in a grand Temple Public Library. for the reading club. The goal is to finale party on July 21. The program read, or be read to, at least 20 minis non-competitive and youngsters
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Join the Fun with the Red Carpet Ambassadors By: Daniel Valdez, Horizon Printing The Red Carpet Ambassadors serve as the official representatives of the Temple Chamber of Commerce in welcoming new members, conducting ribbon cuttings, and assisting with other member services and recruitment. Just recently The Red Carpet Ambassadors conducted a ribbon cutting at the Encore Landing Apartments with great success. The event was filled with lots of energy from Encore Landing owners and staff members participating. In all the turn out was outstanding with over 40 in attendance engaging and networking. The Encore Landing Apartments Ribbon Cutting is just one of the many great ribbon cuttings held by the Red Carpet Ambassadors and a prime example of the great member benefits that the Temple Chamber offers its members who volunteer.
Kenny Kelly, Co-Chair of the Red Carpet Ambassadors says, "We always have a good turn out and energy at the Chamber Ribbon Cuttings." "The Red Carpet Ambassadors is a great networking tool to market a members business. " stated, Sandy Pontes, Red Carpet Ambassadors Chairman. Sandy goes on to mention that Ambassador meetings are open to members and all are welcome to attend the Ribbon Cuttings not just The Red Carpet Ambassadors. Participation as an active Red Carpet Ambassador can be a great networking opportunity for as little as one event a month since there is not a mandatory attendance policy at every event. Sandy Pontes would love to see you at the next meeting on July 11, 2012, 12:00 PM to be held at Café 35 4011 S. General Bruce Dr., Temple, TX
76502. So come out and learn how to maximize your membership, experience networking opportunities and have a face to face audience with business owners by becoming an inviting Red Carpet Ambassador. For more information and volunteer opportunities Contact: Red Carpet Ambassadors Chairman: Sandy Pontes spontes@extracobanks.com
June Membership Renewals Altrusa International, Inc. American Bank of Texas, N.A. Apple Creek Apartments Automax Hyundai Bell County Beer Dist. Assn. Better Business Bureau, Inc. Blue Sky Facial Care Boston Properties Casa Ole Centex Quality Glass Christ Episcopal Church Church's Chicken #1169 Coca-Cola Enterprises Covington Real Estate/Terri Covington DanHil Containers Dibz Restaurant Emerson Construction Company, Inc. Empire Seed Company Family Pet Clinic
First Texas Brokerage Company Fort Hood Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation Gabrielle's Dynamics Plus, LLC Galleria Wellness Center Gogo's Frozen Yogurt & Cupcakes H-E-B Food Store #182 Homespec IntegraCare J Kowboy Wine Bar Jay's Shop, Inc. Joan Mikeska Realty/Bob Arris Kwik Kopy Business Center Lift Truck Supply, Inc. M&M Broadcasting Mac Haik Dodge-Chrysler-Jeep MF Construction Inc. Names and Numbers Precious Pets Regency Manor
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Sammons Golf Links to Offer New Class for Beginners By: James Roberts, Sammons Golf Links Golf 101 begins with an Orientation Learn to play golf from a PGA on Saturday, June 30th. Different class Professional! Sammons Golf Links is times are available. The class is open offering Golf 101, a new five-week to ages 16 and up for only $75. class to help beginners. Participants will learn putting, chipInstructor, James Roberts is the ping, full swing, etiquette, golf lingo, Sammons Golf Links Director and a rules, and enjoy on on-course experiPGA Professional. Roberts has ten ence. years of experience teaching golf. Sammons Golf Links offers several “Golf 101 is designed to help new classes for different skill and age levgolfers. Because golf can be intimidatels. Visit or call Sammons Golf Links ing for the beginner, this class will for more information. allow friends to take the class and Space is limited. For more information learn together. By the end of the or to register call Sammons Golf Links course you will know everything you Director, James Roberts, at (254) 771need to feel comfortable playing a 2030. round of golf on your own,” said Roberts.
The Games are back! Coming Soon! September 14-October 27 Does your company have what it takes to win the Cup? Join the Challenge to find out! Compete in a variety of sports to take home the gold! Golf, Softball, Basketball, Billiards, 5K, Kickball, Cycling, Horseshoes, Washers, Disc Golf All local businesses and their employees are encouraged to participate. For more information, visit www.GetFitTemple.com or call (254) 298-5588
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National Mounted Warfare Foundation Col. (Ret.) Larry Phelps 215 W. Ave D Killeen, TX 76541 (254) 213 5014 www.mountedwarfarefoundation.org
The Ashton van Almen Foundation Randy Watts Temple, TX 76502 (254) 613 4810 www.facebook.com/pages/Ashton van Almen Foundation/289
Pit Stop Barbeque Kim Dunn 502 S. 1st Street Temple, TX 76504 (254) 458 5059 www.facebook.com/pitstopbbque
Charming Charlie Christina Dillard 2112 SW HK Dodgen Loop Temple, TX 76504 (254) 773 3482 www.charmingcharlie.com
St. Vincent de Paul of Greater Temple, Inc. Gene Deutscher 106 W. Avenue D Temple, TX 76504 (254) 773 7591
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Focus on Hope Outreach Services: Focus on Hope Outreach Services, located at 2802 W. Avenue M in Temple, believe that hunger doesn’t discriminate.It can affect any child—even those you’d least expect. Focus on Hope Outreach Services aims to make a difference in the lives of our children by simply making meals available to any child who is in need. They strive to reduce childhood hunger by providing balance healthy meals to the children throughout our community; provide a safe nurturing environment for after school children to learn, grow and play. For more information, please call Denise Brooks-Robertson at (866) 942-4003 or go to their website at www.fhos.org.
D.R. Horton: D.R. Horton, located at 3515 SW HK Dodgen Lp. in Temple, opened a new model home for Temple to see their quality work when creating a dream home. D.R. Horton continues to demonstrate its leadership in residential development through design innovation, superior craftsmanship, and responsiveness to the needs of its customers. For more information on what D.R. Horton can do for you, please contact Lisa Craig at (254) 778-8500 or email her at lbcraig@drhorton.com. You can also check out their website at www.drhorton.com.
Encore Landing Apartment Complex: Encore Landing Apartment Complex, located at 764 Marlandwood Road in Temple, offers a collection of uniquely designed one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartment homes. With a clubhouse that is styled straight from Hollywood glamour that includes a Fitness Center, Social Calendar, Wi-Fi Urban Lounge and Coffee Bar, you can dream big! Live the Urban Edge with no sacrifices. For more information about Encore Landing Apartments, please contact Carrie Curry at (254) 207-0020 or email her at encorelandingmgr@greystar.com. You can also check out their website at www.encorelanding.com.
Exhale Fitness Center: Exhale Fitness, located at 4501 S. General Bruce Dr #90 in Temple, is the "new" fitness studio of Central TX. They excel in classes that will not only change your body, but give you confidence, energy, and a renewed wellness. They offer over 160 classes a month. To learn more about Exhale Fitness and their many classes, please contact Susan Cornette at (254) 742-2020 or email her at scornette@hot.rr.com. You can also check out their website at www.exhalefitnessstudio.com.
TCBY: TCBY, located at 3010 S. 31st St. in Temple, have remodeled their interiors and their brand to reflect their forward-thinking outlook on the future with a modern brand and logo, colorful palette and chic interior decor. They've been building a legacy of great tasting, healthy frozen desserts for the past thirty years and they don't have any intention of slowing down or looking back. TCBY now has a serve yourself counter so you can make the perfect frozen yogurt treat. For more information on TCBY, please contact Kerry Verenski at (254) 773-2750 or you can check out their website at www.tcby.com.
Charming Charlie: Charming Charlie, located at 2112 SW HK Dodgen Loop in Temple, is an award-winning fashion jewelry and accessories retailer that has been delighting women of all ages since 2004. Charming Charlie is transforming the fashion industry through a stimulating in-store experience; product merchandised by color and a jaw-dropping selection of on-trend fashion jewelry and accessories. For more information on Charming Charlie, please contact Christina Dillard at (254) 773-3482. You can also check out their website at www.charmingcharlie.com.
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Red Carpet Ambassador? National Mounted Warfare Foundation: To honor the Mounted Warfare Soldier, and to tell the Soldiers’ untold stories, the National Mounted Warfare Foundation is building a world-class, 21st Century museum next to Fort Hood. This museum will be a place where you can make a personal connection to our Soldiers; a place to learn not only what they do, but who they are. Become a volunteer or donate to the cause by going to their website at www.mountedwarfarefoundation.org. You can also contact them by calling them at (254) 2135014 or emailing them at info@nmwfoundation.org. Help make this vision a reality!
Bob Mills Furniture: Bob Mills Furniture, located at 2100 S. 61st St. in Temple, provides high quality custom furniture to suit any style, any room. With their newly renovated building, Bob Mills Furniture has a wide array of furniture pieces that can fit any person’s budget. For more information on Bob Mill Furniture, please contact Nelson Bonilla at (254) 935-2720 or you can email him at nbonilla@bobmills.com. You can also check out their website at www.bobmillsfurniture.com.
Then Contact Laura Leigh Whitnell at the Temple Chamber (254) 773-2105 or lauraleigh@templetx.org
July 10 is Business Link Lunch! Temple College Business & Community Education/Workforce 19 N Main, Room 2771 Use the most of your lunch hour by Thank you to our Premier Sponsor: attending a great networking opportunity! At Business Link Lunch you will be able to network with fellow Chamber members while enjoying a complimentary lunch.
The Event is Free, but you have to register!
LEADERSHIP Applications are now available at the Temple Chamber of Commerce.
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Optimism Swirling at State of the City By: Kelsey Teal, Charter Optimism was swirling the room during Temple’s State of the City meeting, held at Wildflower Country Club. The event provided the community leaders with information related to city budget, economic trends, and future plans. Contrary to the volatile national economy, Temple and Bell County seem to be in good shape according to Mayor Bill Jones III. He noted that during his decade-long tenure, the growth and success that Temple has encountered is, in part, a reflection of the hard work and dedication of
Real Estate members of the numerous teams that work together. He announced that these are very exciting times for the City of Temple, Texas. With excitement, City Manager David Blackburn presented the City’s vision, strategic objectives and future outlook. Blackburn stated that Temple’s vision is to “provide the best jobs, the best education and the best quality of life.” From this vision stemmed the “Choose Temple” mantra. The strategic objectives included adding a tax base, growing the health and bio science industries, improving
Summit Fitness Center Offers Free Tae Kwon Do Demonstration By: Kristi Sykora, Parks Summit Family Fitness Center invites the community to an exciting free Tae Kwon Do demonstration at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 30th, at the Summit (620 Fryers Creek Road). Tae Kwon Do is a great way to escape the daily technological distractions and calm the mind, relieve stress, and improve strength and overall physical fitness. This new Ultimate Defense class, led by Sensei Richard Hahn, combines ancient sparring techniques with a strong element of self-defense, sport, and exercise. Sensei Hahn challenges both his old and young students to unplug from their fast-paced lives and spend some time in the Dojo. “Children as young as eight years old as well as adults have found the program beneficial for not only those who want to stay physically strong, but mentally strong as well.” “Life is so much different once someone finds themselves in the Dojo,” explains Sensei Hahn, referring to the matted area where the art is practiced. “Cell phones, pagers, email, Twitter updates, and Facebook feeds all go to the side when participants unplug from the technological noise and refocus on calming the mind.” Sensei Hahn describes his class as a place where, “…students have the chance to develop personal disci-
& Leisure Services pline, respect for others, and exercise mental toughness through mastering physical moves that improve strength, overall conditioning, balance and agility.” Participants who enroll in the program have the opportunity to earn their first belt, called a kup, after 25 hours of training. Aron Catchings, Sensei Hahn’s daughter, remembers the day she earned her first kup. “I was so proud of that yellow belt! Practicing Tae Kwon Do helped me understand that I was stronger in ways I didn’t realize, and it continues to help me sort through so many things in my daily life. While I’ve gone through the progression and have earned my Black Dan, the lessons learned while earning the Yellow kup endure to this day.” Ultimate Defense will be offered every Wednesday at 7:30pm beginning July 11th, 2012. Each Ultimate Survivor Defense class is 90 minutes long. Single visit passes, individual program registration and special rates for families who want to study together are available to both Summit members and non-members. For more information about Ultimate Defense, contact Ron Germann at (254) 298-5408.
the transportation infrastructure and serving the overall community. Blackburn pointed out several new and upcoming developments that personify the growth in and around Temple including the Fikes Corporation Headquarters, DraughonMiller Central Texas Regional Airport and the new NW Loop 363 which will double capacity of the Loop when finished in the Fall of 2014. Also listed was the new Panda Temple Power, a $250-500 million dollar natural gas power plant which will provide 500+ jobs.
Additionally Blackburn presented graphs and statistics to illustrate the trends that the city has seen over the last 4 years. Sales tax was the No. 1 revenue source for the city and would steadily increase 3 percent next year. He provided 15 other economic indicators and compiled this information in a staff report to illustrate a positive change in the economy since 2009. With a positive outlook on the future, city officials are truly excited about what lies ahead for Temple, Texas.
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Summer Concert Series at O’Briens Irish Pub By: Kristen Reichert, Photo by Skeebo, Photograph By: Skeebo Reichert, Photo by Skeebo Temple with over 40 with Hilton Garden Inn, Candlewood Central Texans looking to beat the beers on tap and Suites and Residence Inn by Marriott summertime blues can two-step, rock more than 35 bottled for anyone traveling from out of out, and get their groove on during varieties. O’Briens also town. the Summer Concert Series at offers a full menu of Upcoming shows for July include O’Briens Irish Pub. Each Saturday a pub sandwiches and The Crush, Jonathan Tyler and the different band takes the stage outside classic Irish plates. An Northern Lights, 7 Years Today, and in the courtyard with musical styles outdoor bar during Lazy J and the Dirty Shuffle. Texas ranging from Texas country, rock, the show offers severcountry favorite Aaron Watson wraps blues, 80’s hits, and rockabilly. al domestic beers and up the series on July 28. Gates for Located in downtown Temple, mixed liquor drinks. each show open at 7:00 pm, and tickO’Briens is constantly striving to proIn addition to the ets can be purchased at www.obrienvide a wide range of entertainment. Reverend Horton Heat playing at O’Briens Saturday series, the sirishpub.frontgatetickets.com. Ticket The electric rockabilly show by Summer Concert Series pub features bands Reverend Horton Heat is one example prices vary for each show, and a dislocally and from Austin count is offered to those who buy in of acts that are rarely seen in this 295-0518, visit on Fridays. For more information on area. The diversity of music at the pub advance online. www.obrienstemple.com or follow the Summer Concert Series and other Concert goers can come early and helps draw tourists to Temple, and O’Briens Irish Pub on Facebook. great music at O’Briens, call (254) enjoy the finest beer selection in O’Briens has secured special rates
Gardening Guru Coming to Temple July 26 By: Tanya Gray, Keep Temple Beautiful with Ann McElroy If there was a way to minimize the amount of time you spent working in your garden and maximize the amount of fresh produce you harvested, wouldn't you want to know about it? Gardening Guru, Dr. Deb Tolman will be in Temple Thursday, July 26 to demonstrate how her innovative keyhole gardening technique can help you achieve both objectives-minimizing work and maximizing production. The presentation will be held from 9:00 am to11:00 am at the Bell County Agri-life Extension Service located at 1605 N. Main Street, Room 102. As part of Keep Temple Beautiful's Eco-Lunch & Learn series, we have asked Dr. Tolman to speak on this creative way of gardening. Let me tell you, there is nothing ordinary about Dr. Deb or her keyhole garden concept. She has a Ph.D. in environmental Sciences/Resources and Geography yet she's not your typical academician. She lives off the grid in Bosque County, Texas, spending her time gardening and spreading the word about her sensational key-hole concept. She's lively, funny and practi-
This method of gardening is also a cal and delivers an energetic presentareally good way to introduce children tion that is matched only by her to sustainable principles such as comenthusiasm for gardening. posting and using "grey water" as well Keyhole gardens are beautiful, proas finding out about ductive gardens, ideal why they are so for small spaces important in places while accommodatlike Africa. They can ing a variety of be an excellent projplants, vegetables, ect for schools. herbs, flowers, etc, Another great advanfitting the individual tage of keyhole garneeds of the gardendening is that for er. The design which people with physical looks like a keyhole disabilities and the from above incorpoelderly, the keyhole rates a central basket garden is the ultiwhere compostable mate way to enjoy a waste is placed and recreational hobby. water is poured. The So to recap: a technique has been Keyhole garden is a used in places raised bed with comaround the world that get far less water Dr. Deb Tolman assembling a posting and a recykeyhole garden cling system all than even the driest rolled into one. The places in Texas. They design creates a garden that uses recyhave many different forms in Africa cled materials, less water and mainteand are especially useful in areas nance and it can be made handicapwhere good soil is scarce, often accessible! It is perfect for anyone adding nutritious vegetables to diets.
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New Theater Offers More than Movies By: Melissa Davis, Charter Real Estate region, theater owner David Leigh This summer, Central Texas welbelieves the theater’s superior amenicomed a new theater to the area. ties and classic architecture make it After a few soft openings and open the “highest quality theater between house showings, Grand Avenue Theater debuted to the public on May Austin and Dallas.” In addition to marathons and pre4th. The theater has seen great sucmier events, movie goers can enjoy 10 cess since opening its doors. for $10 Tuesdays this summer, when The state of the art theater offers family movies will be offered at a spereserved and general seating, a full cial rate at 10:00 a.m. each Tuesday, service kitchen, Starbucks and Blue giving viewers a chance to take a Bell ice cream. The stadium seating break from the heat and enjoy a great and all digital projection make for an film without breaking the bank. exciting viewing experience. Drawing from the entire Central Texas
Grand Avenue Theater 10 for $10 Tuesdays July 10 Shark Tale July 17 Bee Movie July 24 Over the Hedge July 31 Madagascar August 7 Monsters vs. Aliens August 14 Madagascar Escape 2 Africa August 21 Megamind
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Free Alzheimer’s Training Now Available to Local Family Caregivers By: Katina Gordon, Home Instead Senior Care memory, the Capturing Life’s Journey The local Home Instead Senior approach taps into long-term memory. Care® office is offering a unique The Home Instead Senior Care netapproach to help families in Temple work assembled the top experts in and Killeen manage the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease to develop the Alzheimer’s and other dementias, disCARE approach. “The training we’re eases that eventually rob seniors of offering to families is the same kind of their memories and independence. training our professional Free training for families caring for CAREGiversSM receive,” he noted. these older adults is now available The program for family caregivers through online e-learning modules, consists of four classes: Alzheimer’s available at Disease or Other Dementias HelpForAlzheimersFamilies.com. The Alzheimer’s or Other Dementias Overview; Capturing Life’s Journey; Techniques to Manage Behaviors; and CARE: Changing Aging through Activities to Encourage Engagement. Research and EducationSM Training Program offers a personal approach to Also available is a free guide for those who are caring for a loved one with help families care for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or other demenAlzheimer’s disease at home, where 60 to 70 percent live, according to the tias. Called Helping Families Cope, the guide includes advice to help families Alzheimer’s Association. keep their loved ones engaged and “Until there is a cure, we offer an manage behaviors. interim solution,” said Tyson Murphy, “CARE is a wonderful hands-on owner of the Home Instead Senior approach that helps caregivers deal Care office in Temple, also serving with the behavioral changes that too Killeen. often accompany these disorders – The foundation of the Alzheimer’s one of the biggest stressors for careCARE Training Program is an givers,” said Dr. Jane F. Potter, chief of approach called “Capturing Life’s Journey®” that involves gathering sto- the Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the University of ries and experiences about the senior Nebraska Medical Center. “There was to help caregivers provide comfort previously no good program available while honoring the individual’s past. using adult education techniques to Because people with Alzheimer’s disprovide hands-on practice in learning ease have difficulty with short-term
how best to help people who have dementia. This is huge,” she added. “The preferred environment for those with dementia is generally at home,” said Potter, who served on the expert panel to help develop content for the Alzheimer’s CARE Training Program. And yet, families caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s at home are dealing with challenging behaviors such as anger, aggression, wandering and refusing to eat, according to research conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care network. “That makes the Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Dementias CARE Training Program a solution for the many families in our area who are being impacted each day by devastating side effects of this disease,” Murphy said. For more information about free family caregiver training or to obtain a free copy of the Helping Families Cope booklet, contact the local Home Instead Senior Care office at (254) 771-0041 or visit HelpforAlzheimersFamilies.com. Founded in 1994 in Omaha by Lori and Paul Hogan, the Home Instead Senior Care® network is the world's largest provider of non-medical inhome care services for seniors, with more than 950 independently owned and operated franchises providing in
excess of 45 million hours of care throughout the United States, Canada, Japan, Portugal, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Switzerland, Germany, South Korea, Finland, Austria, Italy, Puerto Rico and the Netherlands. Local Home Instead Senior Care offices employ more than 65,000 CAREGiversSM worldwide who provide basic support services – assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), personal care, medication reminders, meal preparation, light housekeeping, errands, incidental transportation and shopping – which enable seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. In addition, CAREGivers are trained in the network’s groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Dementias CARE: Changing Aging Through Research and EducationSM Program to work with seniors who suffer from these conditions. This world class curriculum also is available free to family caregivers online or through local Home Instead Senior Care offices. At Home Instead Senior Care, it’s relationship before task, while continuing to provide superior quality service that enhances the lives of seniors everywhere.