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| SUN LAKES LIFESTYLES | MARCH 2023 | 45 Wishing each of you a Happy Saint Patrick's Day! And to all my Italian friends, Happy Saint Joseph's Day on the 19th. Our next meeting and support group will be on Thurs., March 16 at 10 am in the Main Clubhouse Multipurpose Room. Our guest speaker (at left) will be Suzette Gutierrez, an Independent Agent with New York Life Insurance Company. She will speak about Long-Term-Care Insurance. Here are some of the things she will address: Do you have questions regarding long-term- care insurance? Who would be in charge of your care? Where would you prefer your care to take place? She will also look at solutions: How do I fund it? Does Medicare cover the cost? Who qualifies for long-term-care insurance? Do pre-existing health conditions disqualify me for a plan? Mark your calendar (March 16, 10 am) and enjoy our guest speaker who will be presenting information that will be helpful for you. Don't leave your loved one home. We have live entertainment, games and exercises to keep your loved one busy and happy while you attend the meeting. Ed Avina entertains this month and Shelly Braatz leads our group in Tai chi exercises. No one is forced to participate. Our volunteer staff will do whatever makes your loved one happy. We welcome a new volunteer to our group, Sheryl Samsel who joins us with many years experience in this field. We are here to help and we love doing it! If you have any questions, would like to learn more about Memory Care, or would like reading material that we can loan you, call Diane at (951) 769- 0130, Doug at (360) 840-5559 or Anne at (951) 845-8700. Remember, we are here to help. 10 Ways to manage stress and be a healthier caregiver #2 Seek our community resources. Visit Alzheimer's Association & Aarp Community Resource Finder (alz.org/CRF) to access a database of dementia and aging- related resources in your area. Adult day programs, in-home assistance, companions and meal delivery are just some of the services that can help you manage daily tasks. More to come next month. Caregiver Support Group

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