KUED Sponsored Events

In conjunction with the outreach initiative for Caring For Your Parents, KUED is working in partnership with state agencies to provide 4 events statewide. Each event seeks to provide you with information and tools to work through the elements of Caregiving and assist you to be more informed in whatever stage of Caring For Your Parents you are in.

Information about each event is listed below...

KUED Outreach Events for Hand in Hand: Utah Caregiving

Caregiving in Utah
½ Day Conference
Salt Lake City Library
June 14th 
Registration begins at 8 am – conf 9 am to 3 pm
To register call – 801-581-6163 or click here

Health Reform Task Force
Health Reform Task Force meets 8:00-12:00, Thursday, April 17th at the Capitol

With the 2008 Legislative Session a good month behind us, it is time to set the course for health system reform in Utah. The passage of HB133, Health System Reform, establishes the framework for an ambitious, multi-year reform process along with specific issues to be addressed by a task force comprised of legislators.

First order of business was to appoint members to the task force. The appointees include the following Senators: Sheldon Killpack (R, District 21), Peter Knudson (R, 17), Greg Bell (R, 22), and Gene Davis (D, 3), and these Representatives: Dave Clark (R, 74), Roger Barrus (R, 18), Brad Daw (R, 60), Merlynn Newbold (R, 50), Patrick Painter (R, 67), Jackie Biskupski (D, 30), and David Litvack (D, 26). Click here for a link to the entire list.

Rep. Clark and Sen. Killpack will co-chair the Task Force. The first meeting is scheduled on Thursday, April 17 from 8:00AM to 12PM at the Capitol in the West building room 20. To see the agenda and corresponding documents click here. Much will be learned at this first meeting regarding the task force’s plans to tackle the 16 points outlined in HB133, the role of the Executive Committee and the public, and the work groups that will be formed. According to the bill, both legislative staff and Executive Committee (Departments under the Governor’s office) staff are required to work with the task force to develop a strategic plan for health system reform and implement certain provisions. While the bill does not require the formation of work groups, UHPP has been told that there will be five to six work groups charged with the task of developing research-driven solutions to the health care system challenges. All of this will be discussed or announced at the first task force meeting. See UHPP’s Recommendations for Reform.

Click here for more information.

Seeds of Remembrance

The annual Seeds of Remembrance event, sponsored by Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program will be held at the University of Utah College of Nursing (10 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City) on Tuesday, May 13 from 7:00-8:30.

This annual event is an opportunity for those who have lost a friend or family member to gather for a presentation about grief, and reflect on and commemorate the memory of loved ones.

We are pleased to announce that this year’s program will feature Gloria Horsley, PhD, and Heidi Horsley, PhD, co-hosts of the syndicated radio show: “Healing the Grieving Heart”, addressing the topic, “Helping families continue bonds after loss”.

Seeds of Remembrance is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
For additional information, please call 801-585-9522.

The Caring Connections Program is jointly sponsored by the University of Utah College of Nursing and University Hospitals and Clinics. This event is generously supported by the Clark L. Tanner Foundation.

Bear River – A Spring Fling For Senior Specialists – Public welcome
April 24
Church House at 290 N 100 E, Logan
10 am – 2 p.m
To register – 1-435-755-1720
Online: http://utahagingalliance.org/
Email: tomhogan2000@yahoo.com

Career Fair on Aging
University Union Building
April 16th - 9:00 to 3:30 pm

Health Sciences Education Building (HSEB) 2nd Floor
April 17th - 9:00 to 3:30 pm

EngAGING Courses for U
Summer Term 2008
Preparing the next generation of leaders in the field of aging- a top career choice for the 21st century

Five County Area Agency on Aging
Date pending – check back for details

Southeastern Utah Area Agency on Aging
Date pending – check back for details

Free Workshops and seminars in Davis County
Thursdays at 1:30 pm at the Heritage Senior Center in Clearfield (140 East Center St, Clearfield)
and the second class is on Thursdays at 6:00 pm at the Legacy House Assisted Living Center in Bountiful (79 East Center St.)

For more information contact
Megan Forbush, SSW
Family Caregiver Support Program
Davis County Family Health and Senior Services
(801) 451-3506

Benefits Checkup
Benefits Check Up .org – Free site by National Council on Aging to determine what benefits you need.