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Pictured below is Interim Executive Director with Paul Carapetyan from Expert Service.
Recently, Carrier made a very generous donation of window air conditioning units to Family Eldercare’s Summer Fan Drive. Each summer, in addition to distributing thousands of fans, Family Eldercare also distributes and installs window ac units at no cost to individuals with serious medical conditions or who are at risk for heat related illness. Many of these individuals are frail older adults, or persons with chronic disabling health problems who are primarily homebound. For those with severe health problems, air conditioning can mean the difference between life and death. We are extremely grateful to Carrier for this donation as well as to Expert Service who has offered warehouse space to store the units. This partnership will allow us to fill all referrals received this year as well as prepare for a great start to next year’s AC distribution.
Thanks to many Round Rock Express Fans we were able to raise over $1,000 in fans and funds at this year's "Fans From Fans" event! Thanks to our AMD volunteers, the KXAN and CW teams, the Round Rock Express and everyone who came out and made a donation to support the 2010 Summer Fan Drive.
We would like to thank all who supported and participated in Fan Fare Friday during this 20th Anniversary of the Fan Drive! Your generosity made the day a great success. We were thrilled to see many long-time friends of the fan drive and quite a few new faces joining in the effort to Keep Central Texans Cool. We would like to thank 93.3 KGSR, KXAN and Threadgill's for helping us make the event happen! We would also like to thank our 2010 Fan Drive Sponsors, Team Drives, businesses, individuals, musical guests, volunteers and staff who supported the event.
We're excited to announce that we raised $63,550 in fans and funds which would not have been possible without your help! We thank you for your generosity, big hearts and helping hands.
Austin, Texas – June 4, 2010 - Family Eldercare, a local nonprofit, will be at the downtown location of Threadgill’s to celebrate Fan Fare Friday on June 25.
Fan Fare Friday is an all day live music event dedicated to raising fans and funds for Family Eldercare’s 20th Annual Summer Fan Drive. The Fan Drive will run through the end of August distributing fans to low-income elders, people with disabilities and families with children across 11 Central Texas counties with the help of 40+ nonprofit distribution partners.
The event will be hosted by 93.3 KGSR and KXAN will be broadcasting live throughout day. The event is open to the public and people are encouraged to donate new fans or funds. AMD employees plan to once again volunteer their time to help make the event a success. AMD has worked with Family Eldercare to support the Summer Fan Drive for the last twelve years.
Fan Fare Friday’s marathon of music will begin at 8 a.m. and will continue to 6 p.m. with a special performance by a surprise artist. Schedule of performances: read more »
Austin, TX - Family Eldercare’s 20th Annual Summer Fan Drive begins distributing fans to offer relief from the intense summer heat to low-income elders, adults with disabilities and families with children. Since its inception in 1990 the program has provided more than 55,000 fans and 700 air conditioners to more than 25,000 households.
Summer Fan Drive partner AMD has been a part of the project for the last twelve years. “AMD is proud to support Family Eldercare's 20th Annual Summer Fan Drive. This drive helps meet an incredible need-- protecting the most vulnerable members of our community from the heat.” -Karin Dicks, Global Program Specialist, AMD. AMD employees also volunteer their time and raise fans and funds for the effort each summer through Team Fan Drives. They are key volunteers during Fan Fare Friday, an all day musical event held June 25th to raise fans and funds for the Fan Drive.
The Fan Drive will run through the end of August distributing fans to low-income families and individuals across 11 Central Texas counties with the help of 40+nonprofit distribution partners. This week, Johnson Controls employees will deliver 3,000 fans to nonprofit partners throughout Central Texas to begin the drive. The nonprofit distribution partners will be able to start giving fans to clients by the end of this week. read more »
Austin, Texas –May 25, 2010- Family Eldercare, a local nonprofit, will host their second annual Fan Drive Gala to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the organizations Summer Fan Drive. The Fan Drive Gala will be Saturday, May 29th at the Renaissance Austin Hotel at 6:30 p.m.
The evening will be hosted by actor-author-musician Marco Perella and will feature a special live performance by Sara Hickman. Sara is a singer and songwriter and has recently been named the Official State Musician of Texas.
Fan Drive Gala attendees may purchase individual tickets for $125 or become a Fan Drive sponsor. Sponsorships are available starting at $500. If guests have yet to register for the gala, they may register online at www.familyeldercare.org.
“I would like to acknowledge all of our gracious sponsors including AMD, Silicon Labs and Rudy Belton for their extraordinary contributions and service to our entire community,” said Angela Atwood, Co-Executive Director. “Their kind generosity will allow us to offer support to more low-income families and individuals during these hot summer months. Please join us on May 29 for a spectacular evening!”
The 300 guests will have the opportunity to participate in a silent auction which will include more than 100 prepackaged items donated by a variety of area businesses.
“I am grateful for the generosity of our volunteers, auction and financial donors who have come together to help make this event a huge success.” said Michelle Bonilla, Chair for Family Eldercare’s Fan Drive Gala. read more »
Austin, Texas – June 23, 2010 - Family Eldercare, a local nonprofit, will be celebrating 20 years of Keeping Central Texans Cool on Friday at Threadgill’s downtown location. Fan Fare Friday is a day dedicated to live music and collecting fans that will keep those in need safe during the hot summer months. The all day event begins at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude at 6:00 p.m. with a special performance by a surprise guest. The lineup is as follows:
8 am Quiet Company
9 am Rocco DeLuca
10 am Bettysoo
11 am Shinyribs
12 pm The Gourds
1 pm Kelly Willis
2 pm Mingo Fishtrap
3 pm Malford Milligan
4 pm Ray Wylie Hubbard
5 pm Jon-Dee Graham
6 pm Special Guest
This year at Fan Fare Friday, Family Eldercare will be giving away fan drive t-shirts, prizes and guests can also enter a raffle to win an HP Pavilion dv6z Entertainment PC based on VISION Premium Technology from AMD, a 12-year supporter of the fan drive.
“The Family Eldercare fan drive directly contributes to an improved quality of life for thousands of Central Texas households, and AMD is proud to be a longstanding supporter of this worthwhile effort,” said Karin Dicks, Community Affairs Specialist, AMD.
Fan Fare Friday will be hosted by 93.3 KGSR and KXAN will be broadcasting live throughout the day. The event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to donate new fans (20’’ box fans or 12’’ or larger oscillating fans or tower fans) or funds to take part in the celebration. Funds raised during the Summer Fan Drive will go to the purchase of fans and air conditioning units for individuals and families who need help to beat the summer heat and provide other critical services. read more »
AMD will fund the fan drive at the $25,000 level. AMD has been a wonderful partner in this endeavor to prevent heat related illness among vulnerable and low income families, older adults, persons with disabilities and persons with serious medical conditions. Last year, Family Eldercare's Fan Drive distributed over 6,200 fans and 55 air conditioners to nearly 4,000 households in 11 counties. This accomplishment was made possible by the support of corporations like AMD, as well as the volunteerism of their employees and others in our community. We are grateful for AMD’s partnership and support.
After more than 19 years with Family Eldercare, Kendra Peters is announcing her retirement. Kendra has served in many capacities and in many programs with Family Eldercare, including Public Information and Referral, Case Management & Consultation, Elder Shelter, and Bill Payer Services. Throughout these many years she has been a pillar of Family Eldercare. Her contributions serving older adults and adults with disabilities have been numerous and she is known in the community as a true expert in her field. In 2008 she was awarded the AGE Professional Spirit Award.
Thank you, Kendra, for all you have given Family Eldercare – your extraordinary commitment to our mission and the people we serve is an inspiration to everyone who has had the opportunity to work with you.
Older adults typically have multiple health problems that require regular monitoring, yet do not have reliable transportation to medical appointments. Family Eldercare Care Attendants drive the individual to the appointment, escort them to the office and wait while they visit the doctor. With permission from the older adult, the Care Attendant may sit in on the appointment or help the client understand the doctor’s instructions. This is particularly valuable for older adults who often have difficulties hearing, comprehending or remembering the doctor’s guidance. The Care Attendant also provides support to the older adult before and after the visit, and often takes the client to the pharmacy to pick up their medication(s) after the appointment.
In addition to medical visits, care attendants provide transportation to help older adults with grocery shopping, banking and other errands. These trips help older adults perform basic tasks necessary to remain living at home. They also help reduce loneliness and social isolation among older adults; many of our clients have no other means of transportation and, thereby, have no other means of getting out into the community. read more »
Family Eldercare was a participating collaborator on this grant awarded to Foundation Communities. Family Eldercare will receive reimbursement for In-Home Care and Caregiver Services provided to older adults and adults with disabilities who are living in affordable housing properties owned by Foundation Communities. In-Home Care services will help residents with basic tasks such as light housekeeping, meal preparation and escorted transportation so that they can maintain a safe living environment, address their basic needs and remain living as independently as possible in the housing community.
Family Eldercare was awarded a generous grant of $175,000 from St. David’s Foundation to support core services that support older adults in living as independently as possible with dignity and a good quality of life. St. David’s has been an active supporter of Family Eldercare for many years and is a leader in addressing the needs of older adults in Central Texas. The Foundation grants money to non-profit organizations in Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop, and Caldwell counties that work to improve community health. “We recognize that so many of our older residents face a daunting array of challenges from maintaining proper nutrition, getting to and from doctor’s appointments and even obtaining needed dental care,” said Earl Maxwell, CEO of St. David’s Foundation.
Funding from St. David’s Foundation will support Family Eldercare’s In-Home Care and Caregiver Services, Guardianship, Bill Payer services, Consultation and Service Coordination and Lifetime Connections Without Walls. These programs address the basic personal care, household and money management needs of older adults in order to help them maintain maximum independence. They also provide protection against fraud, abuse and neglect and help family and informal caregivers identify and link to services they need to support older adults. Older adults also receive transportation to social activities and companionship from volunteers and caregivers in order to reduce loneliness and isolation. read more »
Family Eldercare has been awarded $17,000 from the Women’s Fund of Central Texas, one of only 9 grants awarded. Funding will support 20 women to receive training to improve their job skills and earning capacity. These women work as Care Attendants for Family Eldercare’s In-Home Care and Caregiver Services program and
provide direct care to older adults to help them live as independently as possible. Care Attendants will receive training to become certified as a Nurse Aid. This training is a Care Attendants first step to building a career in the growing health care industry. Participants who complete the training will be eligible for a salary increase as a result of their increased skills.
The grant will benefit three generations of women in Travis and Williamson Counties – women working as Care Attendants will earn higher wages while building a career path, their children will have an improved quality of life, and older adults and caregivers in the community will benefit from staff who have more skills and greater job satisfaction.
“Family Eldercare is thrilled to receive this award and recognition from the Women’s Fund of Central Texas. Our Care Attendants are critical to our work and provide direct care to older adults that helps maintain dignity, independence and a good quality of life. This grant provides an opportunity to recognize the contributions of these committed women and to provide them with increased training, increased earning capacity and greater employment options. We are very grateful to the Women’s Fund for their support.” Angela Atwood, Co-Executive Director, Family Eldercare read more »
Family Eldercare awarded $1.3 Million in Federal Funds
Travis & Williamson Counties target for Community Innovations in Aging in Place Initiative
(Austin, TX) Family Eldercare announced its selection by the Federal Administration on Aging to receive a national grant in the amount of $1,376,064. This grant will fund a new community collaboration called “A Better Way to Live at Home: Education, Resources and Supports for Older Adults”. Family Eldercare is one of 13 awardees nationwide and will serve as the lead agency, partnering with several other area public and non-profit agencies including; The Housing Authority of the City of Austin, Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area, Austin Groups for the Elderly (AGE), Helping the Aging, Needy and Disabled (HAND), Meals on Wheels and More, New Connections, and the University of Texas-Austin. read more »
SAVE THE DATES!
The Summer Fan Drive Gala - May 29th
Please join us for the Summer Fan Drive Gala celebrating the 20th Annual Summer Fan Drive on Saturday, May 29th, 6pm at the Renaissance Austin Hotel. The elegant evening will include great food, a silent auction and live music by the critically acclaimed singer songwriter, Sara Hickman. Please email or call (512) 483-3579 for more information or sponsorship details.
Fan Fare Friday - June 25th
Don’t miss it! Each summer, 107.1 KGSR hosts a full day of free live music dedicated to raising fans and funds for Family Eldercare's Summer Fan Drive. This year, Fan Fare Friday will be on June 25th all day. Threadgill’s World Headquarters will again serve as the backdrop for the all day musical event. read more »
Please remember to VOTE for Family Eldercare by this Friday which will enter our agency in the contest to win $10,000 for our programs!
Click on the above picture to vote!
Sep. 13: Volunteer Orientation
Oct 18: Golf at Berry Creek
May 7, 2011: Family Eldercare Gala
Do you have at least 15 minutes to volunteer? Would you like to help bring older adults together over the phone through games, trivia, discussions on topics of interest and current events? Click Here to visit our In-Home Care website and find out more about senior networking over the phone through Lifetime Connections Without Walls.
Help us serve our clients just by shopping at Randalls! While you are at Randalls, pick up a Good Neighbor application at the cash office and request to have your Remarkable Card linked to Family Eldercare (5493). Randalls will then donate a percentage of your purchases throughout the year to Family Eldercare so that we can help elders and adults with disabilities maintain their independence and dignity. If you have any questions, please contact Krystal at 512-483-3557.
To donate please contact kwilson@familyeldercare.org.
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Victims of elder abuse fall into a group of victims that are hidden from our society at large. Broadly defined there are three basic categories of elder abuse: domestic, institutional, and self-neglect or self-abuse.
The following breaks down the factors that increase the risk of elder abuse: read more »
