Happy Holidays 2011 from Always There!

 

Happy Holidays from Always There.

Click HERE to view photos of the Kingston Catholic School's Holiday Visit and our Annual Adult Day Program ~ Holiday Luncheon!

Holiday Happiness Is ...

At ALWAYS THERE's ADULT DAY PROGRAM ~ when you can see all the happiness the children from the Kingston Catholic School brought to the Always There's Adult Day Program ~ there was songs galore, dancing, smiles, christmas bingo, presents and of course hugs! Thank you ~ Mary Darwak Tarcza, all the children and adults from the Kingston Catholic School!!! And to boot today ~ Friday we had a Holiday Luncheon for the Day Program!

CLICK HERE to view photo gallery!

2011's An Evening In Tuscany Photography ~ September 24, 2011

Below find three photo albums to date:
If you click the photo showing or the name of the album ~ it will redirect you to our facebook album filled with great images of the festivities. There are still more to come ~ most photography is complete in two months.

TAMME STITT PHOTOGRAPHY ALBUM ~ MORE TO FOLLOW

CAYLENA PHOTOGRAPHY ALBUM ~ MORE TO FOLLOW

GEORGE SPRAGUE PHOTOGRAPHY ALBUM

We have all been anxiously awaiting the beautiful photography from the 2011 An Evening In Tuscany. The professionals have been diligently working on editing and labelling each beautiful image for us. Always There would like to thank the following photographers for their donated services and breathtaking imagery: Caylena Cahill, Tamme Stitt and George Sprague. To purchase enlargements or copies, just click on the photographers name and contact them directly.

So click and enjoy! Any questions, or infomation for Evening, please call: 845.339.6683, ext. 3213 or email janson@alwaystherehomecare.org

Always There's Adult Day Program Halloween Dance

CLICK HERE for more images! Photos by George ~ You can definitely enjoy the joy of the HOLIDAY! Happy Halloween!

Always There's 2012 Event Schedule UPCOMING

Check out this new YOU TUBE video from Stella May Productions on the Always There Adult Day Programs.

CLICK ON LINK

Our 2012 Always There's Event Schedule is as follows:

August 4th, Saturday 2012 ~ 3rd Annual Always There Motorcycle & Car Show ~
at Always There, 918 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401
100% of proceeds go to the Adult Day Program

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE CAR SHOW

September 21st 2012 ~ 5th Annual An Evening In Paris ~
at Diamond Mills in Saugerties, NY

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AN EVENING IN ...

Always There needs Employees' Signature Assistance & Support the Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act.

Please help Always There and other Home Health Care Agencies by clicking on this link and support the  Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act Re-Introduced in the House of Representatives. Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants and others are currently prohibited from ordering home care services.  The following legislative bills would allow them to do so.  Please contact your legislators and asked them to support them.    House. Reps. Allyson Schwartz (D-PA) and Greg Walden (R-OR) have re-introduced the Home Health Care Planning. Improvement Act (H.R. 2267) in the U.S. House of Representatives.  H.R. 2267 (S. 227) would allow advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs), nurse practitioners (NPs), clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), certified nurse midwives (CNMs) and physician assistants (PAs) to order home health services under Medicare in accordance with state law. Medicare has recognized the independent practice of APRNs for nearly two decades, and these health care professionals now provide the majority of skilled care to home  law has kept APRNs from signing home health plans of care and from certifying Medicare patients for the home health care benefit. In areas where access to physicians is limited, this prohibition has led to delays in health care delivery, which can lead to increased cost to the Medicare system when patients are unnecessarily left in more expensive institutional settings. Rep. Schwartz has introduced this bill in the last two Congresses. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Kent Conrad (D-ND) introduced the Senate companion bill (S.227) earlier this year. Always There is asking that you as individuals and companies can make a dfference, click the link or copy and paste the following in your browser and hit enter: http://tinyurl.com/5vh672t When the browser window opens, enter your contact information and click review message.  At the bottom of that page click send message. Thank you for your support! Deborah Glassey Always There's Executive Director

GET YOUR ENGINES REVVING it is time to start voting on Always There's Car & Motorcycle T-Shirt Contest!

Always There Car & Motorcycle Show TEES are made by your votes!

Score, comment on, and share these designs...This year Always There has had the honor for a very talented and hard working Youth Build Project Individual from Kingston~ Jason. He has joined the Always There's Development Team to create
a successful car & motorcycle show. Part of Jason's project was to come up with a great T-shirt design for the 2011 Event and as you can see with a little assistance and guidance ~ Jason developed ~
the following three great designs for the front of this year's t-shirts.

NOW we need your help ~

please take a moment in the comment section and vote for T-shirt Design #1, #2 or #3!

NOTE: The Always There Car & Motorcycle Show

will be held on August 6th from 11 to 3 pm

at 918 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

For more information on the 2nd Annual Always There Car & Motorcycle Showplease CLICK HERE.

The 2011 winning, collectible t-shirt this year will be on a white background.

The back of the shirts are for our great sponsors.

VOTING ENDS JUNE 10th at MIDNIGHT. So spread the word and vote!

2011 Always There Announces the Esopus Business Alliance Mixer TONIGHT! May 23rd, 2011

May 23rd, 2011 (Monday) ~ Please join Esopus Business Alliance and Always There for a spectacular Business Networking Mixer at Always There’s offices at 918 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401. Always There is a 501(c)(3) community and home health-based organization that provides quality home health care; education of Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Personal Care Aides (PCAs); and Adult Day Programs (with Alzheimer Support Groups) to the Hudson Valley (including all of Ulster County and Northern Dutchess Areas, since 1970.

Delicious appetizers and samplings will be served from Homeplate Deli of Kingston, NY with wine (Wine hosted from JK's Wine & Liquor) and ale (Ales hosted by Keegan Ales).

Always There’s fundraising events ~ include the following for 2011:

August 6th, Saturday ~ 10 AM to 3 PM ~ is the 2nd Annual Always There’s Car and Motorcycle Show right here at Always There’s Office location. Have a classic car you’d like to display? There will be plenty of activities for the family all day and trophies and awards given out. On display the entire day will be a World War II Sherman Tank (there are currently only three of these tanks existent in the USA ~ this particular tank is fully operational). Entertainment includes: WBPM radio on site and the Mojo Myles Mancuso Band. A delicious Barbeque is hosted by the Stone Pony Deli and dinner orders can be made ahead.

September 24th 2011, Saturday Evening~ 6 PM to 10 PM ~ The 4th Annual An Evening In Tuscany is being hosted by Always There and The Lazy Swan Golf & Country Club Village. A cultural evening including wine tasting during cocktail hour, delicious Tuscan meal, silent auction, Always There Living Statues, a delicious dinner with entertainment by Robbie Dupree and the Band ~ Crossroads. You can purchase tickets online at http://www.alwaystherehomecare.org/.

All proceeds for 2011 events benefit: Always There Adult Day Program. If you are interested in becoming involved, volunteering, sponsorship or tickets: call 845-339-6683, ext. 3213 or janson@alwaystherehomecare.org. Support and come enjoy these events and help families all over Ulster County. Always There has been serving the community for 40 years.

Founded in 1970, as a not-for-profit organization, Always There annually assists over 1,800 Ulster County residents. In just ONE Year  Our skilled, compassionate, personal care aides provided over 107,600 hours to clients in their homes, and nurses and therapists made over 42,000 visits. Also, in November, Always There Family Home Health Services was awarded, the 2009 HomeCare Elite Award. This annual award identifies the top 25 percent of agencies in the USA.

The Always There Adult Day Programs allow respite for the caregivers. It also provides quality opportunities for the frail elderly to socialize doing activities and exercise providing mental stimulation and promoting physical well-being. It is our commitment to quality home health care in the Hudson Valley that makes these centers viable to the local community. We currently have two Adult Day Programs ~ Kingston (at 918 Ulster Avenue, Kingston).

Always There Family Home Health Services is certified by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Always There Family Home Care is licensed by the New York State Department of Health and the Always There Adult Day Programs are approved by the Office for Aging.

For a complete listing of our services and programs, please visit http://www.alwaystherehomecare.org/

call 845-339-6683, or email janson@alwaystherehomecare.org.

MEDIA Please contact us for photos or further information Jami L. Anson

at 845-339-6683 ext. 3213 Or cell: 845-401-9469 Or email

janson@alwaystherehomecare.org

April 27 ~ Always There is hosting a CHAMBER MIXER with Red Hook and Rhinebeck!

PRESS RELEASE
2011 Always There announces the
Rhinebeck & Redhook Chambers of Commerce Mixer
at Always There's Office on Wednesday ~ April 27th, 2011 between 5 PM and 7 PM!

April 27, 2011 (Wednesday) ~ Please join the Rhinebeck & Red Hook Chambers of Commerce and Always There for a spectacular Chamber Mixer at Always There’s offices at 918 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401. Delicious appetizers and samplings will be served from J&J's Catering from Dutchess County with wine (Wine hosted from JK's Wine & Liquor) and ale (Ales hosted by Keegan Ales).

Always There is a 501(c)(3) community and home health-based organization that provides quality home health care; education of Home Health Aides (HHAs) and Personal Care Aides (PCAs); and Adult Day Programs (with Alzheimer Support Groups) to the Hudson Valley (including all of Ulster County and
Northern Dutchess Areas, since 1970.

Always There’s fundraising events ~ include the following for 2011:August 6th, Saturday ~ 10 AM to 3 PM ~ is the 2nd Annual Always There’s Car and Motorcycle Show right here at Always There’s Office location. Have a classic car you’d like to display? There will be plenty of activities for the family all day and trophies and awards given out. On display the entire day will be a World War II Sherman Tank (there are currently only three of these tanks existent in the USA ~ this particular tank is fully operational). Entertainment includes: WBPM radio on site and the Mojo Myles Mancuso Band. A delicious Barbeque is hosted by the Stone Pony Deli and dinner orders can be made ahead. For photos of last year's event CLICK HERE.

September 24th 2011, Saturday Evening~ 6 PM to 10 PM ~ The 4th Annual An Evening In Tuscany is being hosted by Always There and The Lazy Swan Golf & Country Club Village. A cultural evening including wine tasting during cocktail hour, delicious Tuscan meal, silent auction, Always There Living Statues, a delicious dinner with entertainment by the Band ~ Crossroads. You can purchase tickets online at http://www.alwaystherehomecare.org/.

All proceeds for 2011 events benefit: Always There Adult Day Program. If you are interested in becoming involved, volunteering, sponsorship or tickets: call 845-339-6683, ext. 3213 or janson@alwaystherehomecare.org. Support and come enjoy these events and help families all over Ulster County. Always There has been serving the community for 40 years.

Founded in 1970, as a not-for-profit organization, Always There annually assists over 1,800 Ulster County residents. In just ONE Year ~ Our skilled, compassionate, personal care aides provided over 107,600 hours to clients in their homes, and nurses and therapists made over 42,000 visits. Also, in November, Always There Family Home Health Services was awarded, the 2009 HomeCare Elite Award. This annual award identifies the top 25 percent of agencies in the USA.

The Always There Adult Day Programs allow respite for the caregivers. It also provides
quality opportunities for the frail elderly to socialize doing activities and exercise providing mental stimulation and promoting physical well-being. It is our commitment to quality home health care in the Hudson Valley that makes these centers viable to the local community. We currently have two Adult Day Programs ~ Kingston (at 918 Ulster Avenue, Kingston). Always There Family Home Health Services is certified by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Always There Family Home Care is licensed by the New York State Department of Health. and the Always There Adult Day Programs are approved by the Office for Aging.

For a complete listing of our services and programs, please visit http://www.alwaystherehomecare.org/
call 845-339-6683, or email janson@alwaystherehomecare.org.

MEDIA Please contact us for photos or further information Jami L. Anson
at 845-339-6683 ext. 3213 Or cell: 845-401-9469 Or email
janson@alwaystherehomecare.org

Always There's Community Booths for April 2011

On April 16 & 17 ~ Saturday and Sunday ~
Always There is joining the Kiwanis Classic in Kingston.

Quoted from the Daily Freeman...

Race director and Kiwanis member Greg Riley provided an update about the April 17 race, which will celebrate its 29th anniversary after the one-year hiatus.

The race will start on North Front St. and continue through the streets of uptown Kingston, then out to Hurley Ave. for a turnaround back to the finish at Dietz Stadium. Organizers also decided to keep the 2.1-mile fun run.

Riley reiterated the club’s vision to make the Classic a complete community event, not just another weekend road race.

“We want it to be fun for the whole family and something that people will stay around for all day long,” he said. “We want to showcase Kingston and help to stimulate the economy a little. We’re all about raising money to put back into the community, especially through youth programs.”

Riley said the Kiwanis Club provided 20 $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors at Kingston and John A. Coleman Catholic highs in the recent past. He said the club would like to expand that to include high school cross country runners who would receive a scholarship on athletic merit for use at the college of their choice.
Riley reiterated the club’s vision to make the Classic a complete community event, not just another weekend road race.

The expo would actually span both days, continuing into Sunday, and possibly including vendors and exhibitors who were interested in one or two-day commitments."... for more on this article, click on the link above.

Throughout the year ~ Always There and its team of dedicated staff give back to the community by booths, volunteering or donating. The Kiwanis Klassic is just one of those many events. Come and visit our booth and support some great causes!

Visit the KIWANIS CLASSIC site or ALWAYS THERE.

Always There has a booth at the Gardiner Cupcake Festival ~ May 15th, 2011

Every year, Always There participates in community
events through Ulster and Dutchess Counties.

One of the many events, is the GARDINER CUPCAKE FESTIVAL.
Sunday, May 15th 2011 ~ Gardiner, NY ~ 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This is a great local community event filled with goodness ~ cupcakes, music and great people.

The one rule to this great event is that any booths (non-food) have to be cupcake themed and have cupcake items. So, Always There has come up with the Always There Cupcake Pinwheels.

The clients at the Adult Day Program are having a grand time decorating the frosting on the cupcakes and making pinwheels. After each one is colored with love and care ~ the clients painstakingly sign their name on the pinwheel. They will be on display and will be given away at the Festival.

Would you like to become involved or know more about Always There?
Then visit our website at http://www.alwaystherehomecare.org/
or call 845.339.6683

For full photo gallery of the Always There's Cupcake Pinwheel decorating, CLICK HERE!

Alzheimer's Disease ~ The Symptoms

Alzheimer's is a brain disease that causes problems with memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms usually develop slowly and get worse over time, becoming severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.

Symptoms

The most common early symptom of Alzheimer's
is difficulty remembering newly learned information.

Just like the rest of our bodies, our brains change as we age . Most of us eventually notice some slowed thinking and occasional problems with remembering certain things. However, serious memory loss, confusion and other major changes in the way our minds work may be a sign that brain cells are failing.

The most common early symptom of Alzheimer's is difficulty remembering newly learned information because Alzheimer changes typically begin in the part of the brain that affects learning. As Alzheimer's advances through the brain it leads to increasingly severe symptoms, including disorientation, mood and behavior changes; deepening confusion about events, time and place; unfounded suspicions about family, friends and professional caregivers; more serious memory loss and behavior changes;
and difficulty speaking, swallowing and walking.

There are many conditions can disrupt memory and mental function. Anyone experiencing significant memory problems should see a doctor as soon as possible. For more information on Alzheimer's please visit our SUPPORT GROUP LINK or the HUDSON VALLEY CHAPTER of the ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION.

Please feel free to leave comments or questions and we will respond within 24 hours.

ALWAYS THERE STAFF