http://www.jabacares.org/ en info@jabacares.org Copyright 2010 2010-07-28T19:06:56-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/stay-mobile.-drive-safe.-make-the-pledge-today/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/stay-mobile.-drive-safe.-make-the-pledge-today/ 2010-07-28T18:06:56-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/big-kitchen-guide-to-local-food/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/big-kitchen-guide-to-local-food/ Institutional chefs now have the help they need to incorporate locally grown food into their programs with a new DVD and guidebook from JABA.The DVD—Meal Programs: Feeding a Crowd with Local Foods—gives a step-by-step, hands-on explanation of how to incorporate local foods into institutional menus. Will school lunches ever be the same! To order a copy of either or both the DVD and guidebook, contact Judy Berger at 434-817-5234. 2010-07-20T17:00:33-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/voice-your-choice-program/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/voice-your-choice-program/ Want to continue your quality of life at home rather than in a nursing home? Get in on a pilot program offered through JABA: The Voice Your Choice Community Living Program, which provides you with a monthly spending account to pay for a menu of services. An Options Counselor will help you develop a customized plan. If you are over 65 years old, have an income at or about $2,000 per month and are likely to be denied Medicaid, contact the JABA Information & Assistance at 434-817-5222 for more information. You can also download a brochure here. 2010-07-19T07:31:07-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/the-big-kitchen-guide-to-going-local/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/the-big-kitchen-guide-to-going-local/ New DVD and book provide step-by-step how-to for adding local food to institutional fare.     2010-07-11T22:49:24-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/mountainside-wins-best-practice-award/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/mountainside-wins-best-practice-award/ 2010-07-09T14:54:27-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/inaugural-sang-meetnig/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/inaugural-sang-meetnig/ 2010-07-06T19:20:15-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/doing-good-for-just-5-cents/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/doing-good-for-just-5-cents/ 2010-06-29T18:37:50-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/health-care-community-names-nursing-assistant-of-the-year-in-five-categorie/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/health-care-community-names-nursing-assistant-of-the-year-in-five-categorie/ 2010-06-28T15:21:51-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/health-care-community-to-honor-nursing-assistants/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/health-care-community-to-honor-nursing-assistants/ 2010-06-14T14:11:11-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/scam-alert-for-people-with-medicare/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/scam-alert-for-people-with-medicare/ 2010-06-04T13:08:51-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/vounteer-satisfaction-abounds-at-jaba/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/vounteer-satisfaction-abounds-at-jaba/ JABA volunteers are the heart of JABA so recently we surveyed 600 volunteers to evaluate how pleased they are with their experience. The results were extraordinary! 92.8% of those surveyed are satisfied or very satisfied with their volunteer experience. A general theme was that volunteers get back more than they give. For more information on how you can register to volunteer, go to the Volunteer Opportunities page or contact Martha Williams (434-817-5245). Martha can send you a full copy of the survey results or you can read a synopsis here. 2010-05-21T12:58:24-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/debit-card-debut-at-city-market/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/debit-card-debut-at-city-market/ 2010-05-18T10:19:18-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/happy-100th-mr-mitchell/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/happy-100th-mr-mitchell/ 2010-05-17T18:49:02-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/getting-started-in-medicare/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/getting-started-in-medicare/ 2010-04-14T14:55:30-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/age-wave-updates-for-your-inbox/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/age-wave-updates-for-your-inbox/ JABA launches 2020 e-newsletter to help communities prepare for the Age Wave   2010-04-01T16:25:51-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/move-over-miss-america/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/move-over-miss-america/ Local teen organizes beauty pageant for seniors at JABA’s Community Center in Louisa.   2010-03-29T16:24:12-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/sar-awards-gordon-walker-citizen-of-the-year/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/sar-awards-gordon-walker-citizen-of-the-year/ 2010-03-16T18:51:14-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/ebt-comes-to-cville-farmers-market/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/ebt-comes-to-cville-farmers-market/ Patrons of the Charlottesville’s City Market no longer need cash to pay for their veggies because the market is now equipped for electronic balance transfer (EBT). Also SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients can use their allotment to purchase local produce. Click here to find out more about how the EBT program works. 2010-03-15T17:47:06-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-announces-possible-cuts-in-service/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-announces-possible-cuts-in-service/ 2010-03-04T13:24:34-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/one-swipe-many-rewards/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/one-swipe-many-rewards/ JABA and City Market bring debit card ease to Downtown Farmers’ Market. Shoppers, farmers and SNAP recipients benefit. 2010-03-02T13:30:00-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/open-house-for-angel-advocates/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/open-house-for-angel-advocates/ 2010-02-24T14:41:31-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/giving-back-pays/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/giving-back-pays/ JABA volunteers now earn a tuition discount at OLLI at UVa 2010-02-08T19:25:32-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/pvcc-joins-jaba-to-fish-for-the-futur/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/pvcc-joins-jaba-to-fish-for-the-futur/ 2010-02-03T15:27:46-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/dine-donate-at-the-x-lounge/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/dine-donate-at-the-x-lounge/ 2010-02-02T19:06:48-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/third-annual-conference-on-improving-senior-care/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/third-annual-conference-on-improving-senior-care/ 2010-02-01T19:03:58-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-and-olli-are-partners-in-learning/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-and-olli-are-partners-in-learning/ The OLLI office at UVA has announced a new partnership with JABA. OLLI members who provide 30 hours of documented community service through JABA will receive a $25 discount on OLLI tuition and JABA volunteers who are new to OLLI will receive a free course. To learn more, contact Martha Williams, JABA’s Manager of Volunteer Services at 434-817-5245. 2010-01-14T20:34:29-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/soup-for-seniors1/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/soup-for-seniors1/ JABA’s RSVP program hosts food drive for seniors in need in honor of Martin Luther King Day of Service. 2009-12-31T16:12:37-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/voice-your-choice-for-long-term-care-options/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/voice-your-choice-for-long-term-care-options/ 2009-12-28T14:47:51-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/home-for-the-holidays/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/home-for-the-holidays/ 2009-11-30T19:09:03-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jabas-senior-prom-will-be-a-real-blast-from-the-past/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jabas-senior-prom-will-be-a-real-blast-from-the-past/ Press Contact:          Elyse Thierry                                                                                      (434) 817-5236                                     ethierry@jabacares.org     PHOTO OP                         JABA’s “SENIOR” PROM WILL BE A REAL BLAST FROM THE PAST More than 250 seniors to fill gym at historic Jefferson School for annual dance.   WHAT:  JABA is hosting its annual Senior Prom, featuring dancing to music of the generations from the ‘40s through today.   WHO:  From 250 to 300 members of JABA’s eight community centers dressed in their semi-formal best will gather to dance the day away. Music by DJ Judy Berger. Catering by Top Broccoli.   WHEN:  Friday, November 20, 2009, 9:00 AM — 2:00 PM   WHERE:  Carver Recreation Center in the historic Jefferson School City Center 324 4th Street NW, Charlottesville 22903.   WHY:   The Senior Prom gives members of JABA’s Community Centers in Charlottesville, Esmont, Keswick, Scottsville, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson the chance to get together, catch up over lunch, and show off their considerable dancing skills.   HOW:  For information on the Senior Promo or JABA, as well as answers to other aging related questions, contact JABA at (434) 817-5222 or visit the Web site www.jabacares.org.  —- JABA (the Jefferson Area Board for Aging) serves the city of Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. JABA cares about all aspects of senior and intergenerational welfare.  The nonprofit organization works to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages.   # # #   11/18/09 2009-11-18T17:15:47-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-and-ymca-sign-memo-of-understanding/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-and-ymca-sign-memo-of-understanding/ 2009-11-04T14:30:41-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-expands-caregiver-support1/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-expands-caregiver-support1/ 2009-10-16T14:34:15-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/cdbg-awards-fall-prevention-grant-to-jaba/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/cdbg-awards-fall-prevention-grant-to-jaba/ 2009-10-12T19:00:02-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/help-with-navitgating-the-medicare-maze/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/help-with-navitgating-the-medicare-maze/ JABA’s VICAP needs volunteers to help seniors make the most of their health care options 2009-09-09T18:12:17-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/wanted-extra-eyes-ears-with-caring-hearts/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/wanted-extra-eyes-ears-with-caring-hearts/ JABA recruits & trains Volunteer Ombudsmen for those in long-term care 2009-09-09T17:58:11-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/perriello-announces-56750-usda-grant-to-help-seniors-access-locally-grown-f/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/perriello-announces-56750-usda-grant-to-help-seniors-access-locally-grown-f/ 2009-09-02T16:42:08-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/caregiver-support-group-at-jaba/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/caregiver-support-group-at-jaba/ JABA supports caregivers twice each week with support groups that help you cope. Meetings are held at 674 Hillsdale Avenue on Thursdays at 5:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Jean Bourbeau for more information or just show up!  2009-08-18T14:33:07-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/warm-hearts-and-cold-noses/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/warm-hearts-and-cold-noses/ Therapy dogs – and their owners – will have their day as they receive honors from some of their oldest and youngest fans at JABA’s Adult Care Center. 2009-08-14T19:40:36-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/free-medicare-workshops/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/free-medicare-workshops/ JABA offers free workshops for those coming of age for Medicare. 2009-08-05T12:47:00-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/cool-aid-emergency-appeal/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/cool-aid-emergency-appeal/ Funds for JABA’s cooling assistance program run short as donations shrink and need grows. 2009-08-05T12:35:40-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/local-medicare-d-subscribers-may-not-be-covered/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/local-medicare-d-subscribers-may-not-be-covered/   WellPoint, the parent drug company for all Anthem Medicare Advantage and Part D drug plans, recently informed some beneficiaries that their plan was terminated in 2009. These individuals are currently not covered, but they are eligible for a special enrollment period (SEP). JABA is providing help to those who need to chose a new plan during this period.   2009-07-21T14:34:55-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/family-fun-fair/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/family-fun-fair/ Press Contact: Elyse Thierry (434) 817-5236 ethierry@jabacares.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAMILY FUN FAIR AT FASHION SQUARE TO FEATURE FIDDLES & FUNDRAISING Drive thru with NBC29 will kick off daylong event to raise money for JABA’s programs. Charlottesville, VA—- In what has become a local tradition, every summer JABA raises money to provide cooling equipment to the medically at risk. This year the need is greater than ever. While temperatures are up, the economy is down, many who could make it on their own in the past now need help to afford the basics of life beyond air conditioning. So this summer JABA is expanding its fundraising efforts to enable it to reach out and help community members in need of food, shelter and health care. When & Where:Friday, July 24, from 6:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Fashion Square Mall on Route 29 North What’s Happening:From 6 AM to Noon: Norm Sprouse of WVIR TV, NBC 29 will host a live broadcast in the Fashion Square Mall parking lot. Folks are encouraged to drive by, drop off donations, and enjoy coffee and breakfast or lunch items made with locally grown ingredients by JABA’s Top Broccoli catering. Throughout the day Fashion Square will be the venue for a series of family friendly events. “As with all of our events and promotions, we at the Charlottesville Fashion Square mall strive to be an intregral part of the community,“ explains Jan Luttrell, Mall Manager. Morning entertainment under the big tent:• 10AM: Vigour Family Band (traditional acoustic folk) with the young fiddlers from the community (www.vigourmusic.com) • 11 AM: Fiddlin’ Lovell Coleman (he’s 85) and the Hintonaires (Gospel and Country) 1PM to 5PM: Event moves indoors (in the Mall):• More musical performances • Strolling musicians• Entertainment for the kids For more about the Family Fun Fair, contact Denise Barisonzi, (434) 817-5243, dbarisonzi@jabacares.org. For questions about JABA or aging related concerns and issues, call (434) 817-5222 or visit www.jabacares.org. —-JABA (the Jefferson Area Board for Aging) serves the city of Charlottesville, and the counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa and Nelson. JABA cares about all aspects of senior and intergenerational welfare.  The nonprofit organization works to promote, establish and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals and families of all ages. # # # 7/15/09   2009-07-20T13:58:46-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-receives-grant-to-continue-dtv-assistance/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-receives-grant-to-continue-dtv-assistance/ Press Contact: Elyse Thierry(434) 817-5236ethierry@jabacares.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JABA RECEIVES GRANT TO CONTINUE DTV ASSISTANCE PROGRAMArea seniors have until July 17 for free help with DTV transition Charlottesville, VA (June 3, 2009)—- Area residents aged 60 and over will continue to receive free assistance with the digital TV (DTV) transition through July 17, 2009 thanks to a recent grant awarded to JABA. The $14,913 grant is an extension of earlier funding, which allowed the agency to aid more than 131 seniors in Central Virginia to obtain, install and troubleshoot DTV converter boxes.     2009-06-16T12:14:09-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/second-annual-chillin-and-grillin-for-cool-aid-program/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/second-annual-chillin-and-grillin-for-cool-aid-program/ 2nd ANNUAL CHILLIN’ & GRILLIN’ FOR COOL-AID SET FOR JUNE 4th Benefit features hot dance tunes, plus a cool new theme song from Kid Pan Alley Charlottesville, VA—- Thursday, June 4 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM, the gardens at JABA’s center on 674 Hillsdale Drive in Charlottesville will come alive for the 2nd Annual Chillin’ and Grillin’ for Cool-Aid benefit. This year’s festivities include the debut of “Keep it Cool With a Warm Heart,“ a Kid Pan Alley original written for Cool-Aid. www.kidpanalley.org   2009-05-19T12:24:36-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-Hosts-First-Age-Wave-Forum1/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-Hosts-First-Age-Wave-Forum1/ Press Contact: Elyse Thierry (434) 817-5236 ethierry@jabacares.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First Annual Forum on Age Wave Planning Set for CharlottesvilleExperts will address government officials, civic leaders in May 20 session for sharing insights, data and best practices Charlottesville, VA—- The greatest social issue facing Virginia communities over the next 20 years will be preparing for a rapidly aging population. Government officials and civic leaders will have an opportunity Wednesday, May 20 to learn more about the scope of the challenge and hear what others are doing about it at the Virginia Forum on Age Wave Planning.   2009-05-07T17:20:48-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/gray-to-green1/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/gray-to-green1/ JABA TAPPED AS MODEL FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES WITH PUBLICATION OF “GRAY TO GREEN” Case study is second in series to feature JABA Charlottesville, VA—- An in-house brainstorming exercise that lead to a three-year (and still growing) campaign to become more environmentally sustainable is the focus of a new publication featuring JABA, the area agency on aging for Central Virginia. The 20-page report entitled “Gray to Green” was published early in 2009 as a follow-up case study to the Viable Futures Toolkit (www.viablefutuestookit.org.) Viable Futures was created as a guide for communities seeking ways to address the aging of America’s population in a manner that benefits all the generations. Gray to Green marks the second time that JABA has been used as a case model for this program.           2009-04-23T16:15:25-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/legislative-forum-20091/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/legislative-forum-20091/ 2009 LEGISLATIVE FORUM SET FOR MAY 6Bell, Toscano and other area legislatures to meet with local seniors for report on age-related issues of the day Charlottesville, VA—- JABA is hosting a 2009 Legislative Forum on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at Park View at South Pantops apartments, 210 South Pantops Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22911.     2009-04-20T18:07:46-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-tapped-modle-for-sustainable-communities/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-tapped-modle-for-sustainable-communities/ JABA TAPPED AS MODEL FOR SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES WITH PUBLICATION OF “GRAY TO GREEN” Case study is second in series to feature JABA Charlottesville, VA—- An in-house brainstorming exercise that lead to a three-year (and still growing) campaign to become more environmentally sustainable is the focus of a new publication featuring JABA, the area agency on aging for Central Virginia. The 20-page report entitled “Gray to Green” was published early in 2009 as a follow-up case study to the Viable Futures Toolkit (www.viablefutuestookit.org.)     2009-04-16T13:50:40-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-and-uva-institute-on-aging-host-forum/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-and-uva-institute-on-aging-host-forum/ Monday, April 6 UVa’s Institute on Aging and JABA will showcase groundbreaking research in local food systems, wireless home monitoring, aging and anxiety, and more.  The forum runs from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at JPJ Arena and is free, but you must register to attend.     2009-04-01T15:57:30-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/its-a-wrap-for-dtv1/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/its-a-wrap-for-dtv1/ Charlottesville, VA (March 25, 2009)—- JABA announced today that more than 131 seniors in Central Virginia have received help with installing or trouble shooting their Digital TV converter boxes since the start of Digital TV: Keeping Seniors Connected Campaign in January.     2009-03-26T18:06:14-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/national-healthcare-decisions-day/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/national-healthcare-decisions-day/ While death and taxes have always been sure things, for most people making plans for healthcare should they become incapacitated remains an “I’ll get t it sometime” task at best. To help Central Virginians prepare, JABA is hosting National Healthcare Decisions Day. 2009-03-26T17:08:26-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/ombudsmen-training/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/ombudsmen-training/ For those confined to a nursing home a visit from a JABA Volunteer, Long-term Care Ombudsman can mean the difference between distress and hope. JABA is now recruiting for this demanding and rewarding work. The next training program begins April 1. 2009-02-25T14:52:14-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/confusion-over-dtv/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/confusion-over-dtv/ CONFUSION OVER DTV DELAY MAY LEAVE MANY WITHOUT TV Charlottesville, VA (February 11, 2009)—- The recent congressional move to put off the deadline for transitioning TV broadcast from analog to digital from February 17 to June 12 is leaving some local seniors in jeopardy of losing their TV connection altogether. 2009-02-12T13:49:17-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/long-term-care-expert-in-charlottesville-to-train-direct-care-staff/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/long-term-care-expert-in-charlottesville-to-train-direct-care-staff/ Charlottesville, VA—- With fresh tales of abuse by under or poorly trained nursing home staff circulating in the national media, approximately 45 local Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), their trainers, Adult Protective Services representatives and nursing home volunteers are preparing for two timely workshops Tuesday, December 9 at Our Lady of Peace in Charlottesville. 2009-01-30T05:13:27-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/tune-in-with-jaba/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/tune-in-with-jaba/ Some viewers who depend on rabbit ears or rooftop antennae to watch television may soon wake to find their sets dark. This is especially true for low-income and homebound seniors - the very people who may need TV the most - for information during emergencies or disasters, or simply as a vital connection to the outside world. A grant received by JABA covers education and hands-on assistance for seniors during digital conversion. 2009-01-13T13:27:42-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/pr-delegate-bell/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/pr-delegate-bell/ CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (December 8, 2008 )—- Delegate Rob Bell met with Volunteer Ombudsmen from JABA Monday to discuss current challenges facing patients in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Ombudsmen act as advocates for patients who cannot act for themselves, providing an extra set of eyes for all involved. 2008-12-09T03:40:17-05:00 http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-and-greer-elementary-make-music/ http://www.jabacares.org/news/full/jaba-and-greer-elementary-make-music/ Intergenerational workshop brings together seniors and kids to swap stories, write songs and perform. 2008-12-08T21:08:25-05:00