Iola Public Library
July programs for adults at Iola Public Library begin with Help for Home Caregivers at 2 p.m. Monday. Volunteering for the AARP, Judy Davis-Cole, a retired nurse and home caregiver, explains the new Kansas Lay Caregivers Act effective July
1. It provides support for individuals who are designated as a caregiver for a friend or loved one and need to learn how to give injections, dress wounds, help in the bathroom, handle meds and other prescribed needs.
The Intrepid Readers book discussion group meets at 6 p.m. Thursday. This month, participants will tell about the best books theyve read lately and whats on their must-read lists.
Dangers of Diabetes is at 5:30 p.m. July 10. Certified diabetic instructor and clinical dietitian Brenda Pfizenmaier of the SEK Multi-County Health Department will talk about the importance of keeping healthy and what you should know about diabetes.
The July Pinterest Party is at 6 p.m. July
16. Participants will be making a wind whirligig. The class is limited to 25 people. Pre-registration and a fee of $3 are required by July 13.
Care Decisions and Older Adults is at 7 p.m. July 17. Attendees will learn about long-term care options, including at home, in assisted living, and nursing facilities. What can you afford? What are the benefits and problems with different types of care? What do recent inspection reports say about facilities in our area? What if you need more care later? Also, learn about issues affecting the quality of care available for older adults, including elder abuse or neglect. Do you suspect drugs are being used to sedate a loved one instead of providing the care needed? What can you do if you or a loved one is being abused, neglected or over-drugged? Presenters are Mitzi McFatrich, executive director of Kansas Advocates for Better Care and Laura Meyer Pfeifer, KABCs director of development and outreach.
THE library will be closed Wednesday for the July 4 holiday. We will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday and reopen at 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
