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News October 29, 2022 The Elk City News -3 Avoid becoming ‘burden’ Free Workshop for Caregivers—brought to you by Rural Dementia Caregiver Project on grown children Millions of rural caregivers provide crucial receive up to $80 in cash for doing so. support to family members or friends living with memory loss and dementia. These same caregivers often feel stressed and isolated. An What does the online workshop offer? ‘The workshop is accessible to rural caregivers whenever they want it, day or night. It teaches online workshop may help them. caregivers new skills to reduce their stress, take Here's an interesting statis- care does not cover most costs to develop the documents ap- better care of themselves, manage challenging tic: Some 72% of retirees say for long-term care, which can propriate for your needs. ‘The University of California, San Francisco behaviors of their care partners, and plan for one of their biggest fears is be- be quite high. In 2021, the is conducting a study of a new online caregiver the future. Caregivers also get a workbook to coming a burden on their fam- workshop. Evaluate your housing ilies, according to a 2021 sur- annual national median cost ‘The project is funded by the National Insti- keep, needs. As you enter retire- mation support from other caregivers, and infor- on community resources. for a private room in a nurs- tutes of Health. Caregivers may qualify if they: vey by Age Wave and Edward ing home was over $108,000, ment, you may want to + Live ina rural area How can caregivers and others learn more? Jones. Both before and during while the median cost for a evaluate your living situa- + Care for someone with memory loss Interested caregivers can go to caregiverpro- retirement, what steps can you full-time home health aide tion. Could you downsize to + Are 18 years of age or older ject.ucsf.edu or call the toll-free number 1-833- take to avoid burdening your was nearly $62,000, according a smaller home, or perhaps a + Provide care for at least 10 hours per week 634- 0603 to get more information. Organiza- loved ones in the future? to a survey by Genworth, an condominium or apartment? Caregivers who participate in the study of the tions that work in rural communities or have workshop will be asked to complete four sur- contact with caregivers can use that same con- insurance company. You may Not only might you save mon- veys on their caregiving experiences and will tact information. Here are a few suggestions: want to consult with a finan- ey with such a move, but you cial professional on strategies Build your retirement sav- ings. The greater your financial for protecting yourself from these costs. could also end up relieving your grown children of the Upcoming training opportunities available resources, the less likely it be- Create necessary legal docu- responsibilities and hassles By Kirsten Hollansworth will provide participants with Workshop is set for Dec. 7-8 at comes that you'd ever have to ments. If something were involved in clearing out and the changes between issues 8 FAPC. Employees responsible count on your grown children STILLWATER - The educa- and 9, and how to comply with for developing, improving or to happen to you, and you selling your home should you for financial support. You may didn’t have the appropriate become unable to do so your- tional programs, workshops the requirements. Retailers, maintaining a Hazard Analysis have access to a 401(k) or sim- and seminars offered by the consultants, technical manag- Critical Control Points system legal documents in place, your self during the later years of Robert M. Kerr Food and Agri- ers and quality managers can will benefit from attending. ilar retirement plan at work, loved ones could be placed in your retirement. cultural Products Center keep benefit from the course certi- This workshop covers the ba- so take advantage of it. Even a bind, both financially and food processors and entre- fication. sics of designing a HACCP plan with an employer-sponsored emotionally. ‘That’s why it’s a By taking these measures, preneurs on the forefront of domThe Homemade Food Free- and is accredited by the Inter- plan, you also may be eligible good idea to create documents along with others, you can go cutting-edge value-added pro- Nov. Act Workshop is set for national HACCP Alliance. to contribute to an IRA. In ad- 30 at the Edmond Con- For more information about such as a durable financial a long way toward maintain- cessing and technology. ference Center, 2833 Con- dition to offering a variety of power of attorney, which lets ing your independence and “EAPC has food safety ex- ference Dr., in Edmond. The FAPC workshops, training and investment options, a 401(k) perts with diverse specialties Homemade Food Freedom events or registration pay- and IRA provide potential tax you name someone to manage putting yourself in a place to assist Oklahoma's food ‘Act allows a broad range of ment, contact the workshop your finances if you became where you won't burden your manufacturing industry by of- coordinator, Karen Smith, at advantages. And once you do incapacitated, and a durable grown children. And that’s a fering hands-on exercises and homemade food products to 405-744-6277. View the cal- retire, be careful about how be sold out of the home with- power of attorney for health good place to be. examples,” said Erin Johnson, out health department licens- endar to learn more about up- much you withdraw each year care, which allows someone business and marketing client ine Under the law, the annual coming events at FAPC. from your retirement plans coordinator. “During educa- sale of products cannot exceed FAPC, a part of OSU's Divi- to make medical decisions on and other investments. your behalf if you can’t make This article was written by Bd- tional workshops, FAPC pro- $75,000 in gross sales and re- sion of Agricultural Sciences Plan for health care costs. them yourself. You'll want to ward Jones for use by your local vides expert resources and de- quires food safety training to and Natural Resources, helps Once you are retired, health tailed instruction.” sell certain types of food. This to discover, develop and de- care costs will be a significant work with a legal professional Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Ravi Jadeja, food safety spe- workshop fulfills the require- liver technical and business cialist, is set to instruct the ment and provides additional information that will stimu- expense. You may have Medi- tools to help producers pro- BRC - Global Standard for Food late and support the growth of care, but you'll also want to consider your need for supple- Edward Jones Safety Issue 8 and 9: Conver- sion for Sites Nov. 16 at FAPC. vide a safe product to consum- ers while staying within the value-added food and agricul- mental health insurance to MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING law guidelines. tural products and processing This one-day training course ‘The Accredited Basic HACCP in Oklahoma. covertraditional medical costs. Edward Jones, Member SIPC And you'll want to consider an- other potential health-related expense: long-term care. You 2014W. 3rd | Elk City, OK 73644 a may never need the services ofa home health aide or a stay in a nursing home, but no one Robert Stephens (580) 225-3156 can predict the future. Medi- Financial Advisor [email protected] CONSERVATIVE LEADER FRANK LUCAS ROBINSON WEST CURBS INFLATION: FAMILY MEDICAL CLINIC wy FIGHT inflation by cutting = wasteful spending and reducing the national debt. ia REDUCE fuel costs by promoting US energy independence, Dr. Michael Robinson’s Family Medical Ee GROW jobs by ending Clinic is growing again. our dependence on Chinese APRN, Jessica Kennemer has joined the manufacturing. clinic and appointments are available for “Republicans have a plan for a new direction. Our Commitment family practice at 1900 West 2nd street Suite to America fosters an economy D in Elk City. The Robinson Clinics are known for ing and lowers Americans “cost compassionate, accessible, high-quality of living.” healthcare. 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