Thank you to The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington, a partner with A Caring Place since our incorporation. They are always present to support our on going efforts to serve those in our community who are lonely, elderly and disabled. They provide money, promote our events and need for volunteers, and volunteer support. They have never denied any of our requests for help, and can be counted on to always hold us close.
Thank you to NARFE, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, who invited us to their monthly meeting so we could make a presentation on our program. One of their members gave us a generous donation, which we can immediately use to feed the hungry who do not have other food resources available to them.
Thank you to Dementia Friendly Lexington who devoted many hours to provide training in how to be more helpful to those who suffer with dementia. They are a 'movement' in our region that we invite all businesses, and churches to join!
Thank you to NARFE, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, who invited us to their monthly meeting so we could make a presentation on our program. One of their members gave us a generous donation, which we can immediately use to feed the hungry who do not have other food resources available to them.
Thank you to Dementia Friendly Lexington who devoted many hours to provide training in how to be more helpful to those who suffer with dementia. They are a 'movement' in our region that we invite all businesses, and churches to join!
Youth Movement Against Alzheimer's (YMAA) is a a non-profit, with a chapter at the University of Kentucky in Lexington KY. A Caring Place has contracted with undergrad students work with us to help the aged and the totally disabled to improve the quality of their lives.
Relationships between the elderly and the younger generation make us feel connected in several ways. They make us feel linked not only to each other, but also to something bigger, to the past and to the future. Thus, this connection leads to many benefits for all generations.
According to Erik Erikson, one of the first psychologists to describe social development across a lifetime, connections between youths and an older generation can give a sense of fulfillment to the elderly. Intergenerational relationships can invigorate and energize older adults as well as help reduce the likelihood of depression and loneliness. These relationships can also aide in cognitive stimulation and provide an opportunity for the older adult to learn new skills. And the younger adult can learn from the experiences and wisdom of the elderly.
Relationships between the elderly and the younger generation make us feel connected in several ways. They make us feel linked not only to each other, but also to something bigger, to the past and to the future. Thus, this connection leads to many benefits for all generations.
According to Erik Erikson, one of the first psychologists to describe social development across a lifetime, connections between youths and an older generation can give a sense of fulfillment to the elderly. Intergenerational relationships can invigorate and energize older adults as well as help reduce the likelihood of depression and loneliness. These relationships can also aide in cognitive stimulation and provide an opportunity for the older adult to learn new skills. And the younger adult can learn from the experiences and wisdom of the elderly.
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Many other community players have helped, and continue to support A Caring Place mission. St Mychael the Martyr Orthodox Catholic, St Elizabeth Ann Seton Roman Catholic and Christ the King Roman Catholic have been integral supporters and associate members. The Lexington Fayette Urban County Government, the Mayor's Commission on Aging, the Blue Grass Consortium on Aging, and the ITNBlueGrass.org have been there from the start, to guide, to recommend, and to provide resources. Finally, a special shout out to the Blue Grass Community Foundation, and the individual support from Kristen Tidwell, their financial support made our dreams possible.
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SEQUEL FOOD SERVICES run by the Asbury family provides meals for A Caring Place, sandwiches for Natalie's Sisters lunches, and a meal for Ronald McDonald House. They now have baked goods for sale available at Southland Bagel at 428 Southland Dr.. You can find their baked goods on the vendor shelf there. They also take special orders: contact sequel.grace@gmail.com Help feed food insecure people in our community by buying some soon. Not only do they taste great but make wonderful presents.
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St Martha's Episcopal Church and Word of Hope Lutheran (ELCA) continue to play a pivotal supporting role, and without their dedication of time, people and money, A Caring Place would not be able to function. They were the initiators and continue to be the mover's and shakers of our non-profit organization. Words of gratitude are insufficient in acknowledging their significant contribution.
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