The Lee-Russell Aging Foundation is a 501C3 entity. Its intent is to raise awareness for aging related issues while raising funds to supplement the programs that are administered through the Area Agency on Aging at the Lee-Russell Council of Governments. Our feature events include:

• The 6th Annual "Unforgettable Footsteps Caregivers' Walk" is scheduled for Saturday, November 6th, at Tiger Town beginning at 9:00am - for more information please contact Leisa.Askew@adss.alabama.gov.
• LRCOG, through its Ombudsman Program, will host an Annual Long-Term Care Conference, August 26, 2010. Interested individuals and community agencies will be invited to this conference to learn about the options for long-term care for their clients, themselves, and their loved ones. The conference will have education sessions, networking opportunities, and presentations by key members of the long-term care community. Participants will learn how to plan for long-term care by knowing what to expect, legal issues regarding long-term care, types of facilities, financing options including insurance information, end of life preparation and information on recognizing and avoiding financial exploitation. Additionally, the conference will offer various levels of sponsorships for local agencies and/or businesses to provide participants with information on the type of services that can be provided during the long-term care process. If you are interested in participating as a sponsor, please fill out the attached form below and follow the instructions provided in the form on where to send it. Please mail all checks (payable to LRCOG) to: Maria Davis, LRCOG 2207 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801. Feel free to contact Maria Davis at (334) 749-5264 ext. 207. The deadline to become a sponsor is August 15, 2010.

Annual Long-Term Care Conference Sponsorship Form (requires Adobe Acrobat)

• LRCOG will host Barrier to Care in Chronic Illness, August 23, 2010 from 9:00am-10:00am. The presenter will be Julie Wells, Diabetic Educator at the EAMC Diabetes Treatment Center. The workshop will be held at the Goodwill Career Center: 3740 Pepperell Parkway Opelika, AL 36801. Pre-registration is required due to limited seating. Please fill out the attached form below to register to attend and follow the instructions provided in the form on where to send it. Deadline to register is August 17, 2010. Please contact Roenia Janigan at (334) 749-5264 ext. 247 with any questions.

Barriers to Care in Chronic Illness Registration Form (requires Adobe Acrobat)

• LRCOG Area Agency on Aging will host the Annual Caregivers Legal Conference at EAMS Health Resource Center, September 14, 2010. The training will begin at 8:30am and end at 4:00pm-for more information please see attached flyer below and/or contact Leisa.Askew@adss.alabama.gov.

ANNUAL CAREGIVERS LEGAL CONFERENCE FLYER

• Every last Monday of each month, LCROG Area Agency on Aging will host the Care-N-Share Support Group meeting at the Opelika Sportsplex. The times for the meetings are 7:00am, 12:00pm and 6:00pm CST -for more information please contact Leisa.Askew@adss.alabama.gov.

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Recycle on Behalf of the Lee-Russell Aging Foundation: The Lee-Russell Aging Foundation is now making recycling part of its long term plan for fundraising and staying eco-friendly.  The Area Agency on Aging staff has set up a recycling center to be able to recycle computer printer ink cartridges and unused or older cell phones.  Please feel free to drop donations of these objects at the Lee-Russell of Governments, Monday through Friday between 8 am and 4 pm cst.  For more information about this program please contact Lou Ella Foxx at (334) 749-5264 ext.209.

The Lee-Russell Aging Foundation

Non-profit 501C3 foundation that accepts donations that are used to supplement available resources and services for the elderly. 100% of all donations are used for client services. Donations may be routed via check to the Lee-Russell Aging Foundation, 2207 Gateway Drive, Opelika, AL 36801.