Ten Ways to Live Positively in (and every year)

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1 A Publication of Nashville CARES Ten Ways to Live Positively in 2009 (and every year) 1. Live in the present moment 2. Don t take life too seriously 3. Surround yourself with supportive people 4. Be a support to others 5. Be kind to your body, mind, and spirit 6. Learn more about HIV/AIDS 7. Take an active role in your health care 8. Reduce your stress by seeking peace 9. Be open to change and personal growth 10. Smile HEARTLine Hours of Operation: 8 AM 6 PM Monday Thursday 8 AM 5 PM Friday Walk-In Hours: 8:30 AM 5 PM Monday Friday Nashville CARES HIV/AIDS Education, Support, and Compassion for All 501 Brick Church Park Drive Nashville, TN

2 DISCUSSION GROUP for WOMEN Each meeting will include a meal and open discussion. February 19th March 19th Held at Nashville CARES, 5:30 7:30PM Transport to/from city bus provided or Sheri Watson x270 Manications On Tuesdays from 1PM-4PM and Fridays from 9AM-12PM, educators from Nashville CARES will be offering free nail care in the back corner of the CCC waiting room. Manications, which are a combination of manicures and education sessions, are designed to support HIV positive clients and their family members in making healthy and informed choices. For more info, contact Sarah Sheldon x272 HEALTHY U Healthy U is a program designed to empower persons living with HIV to take a holistic approach to their health by learning the power of healing through the mind, body and soul. Sessions are at 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM Refreshments will be provided. Contact Tim Daniels x248 HEALTHY U SCHEDULE: February 26th March 26th Nashville CARES Needs You Volunteers needed to work in the Nashville CARES/CCC Manications Salon. Necessary skills: good with people, must have aptitude to learn manicure and communications skills. Incentives provided Hours Needed: Tuesday afternoons (1-4) Wednesday mornings (9-12) For more information, contact Sarah Sheldon x272 Street Outreach calling all women living or working on the streets... What: Free HIV screenings Where: Hallmark Hotel, 309 West Trinity Lane When: Fourth Tuesday each month, 5-9PM Mark the Dates: February 24th March 24th In addition to HIV screenings, we will serve hot meals, hot showers, free condoms, nail care, and friendship each month. For more information, call Sarah (615) pass the word...pass the word. First Person Social Meet other First Persons in the community, share stories, see how you can become active and get certified as a speaker. Date: Every 1st Thursday of the month Time: 6:00 7:30 PM Place: Nashville CARES * Refreshments will be provided. For more information, contact: Tim Daniels x 248

3 One person can make a difference The Volunteer program at Nashville CARES plays an important part in serving our clients. Every day volunteers help clients directly by delivering monthly foods bags or cleaning clients' homes and yards. They may drive them to the doctor, go to the grocery store, or simply provide friendship and support. As many of you know these programs are important to the well-being of our clients, but sometimes we don t have enough volunteers to go around. If you are interested in helping please contact Barbara Bequette x252 or bbequette@nashvillecares.org. Department of Human Services Food Stamps TennCare Families First WIC A DHS representative will be at CARES every other 1PM to speak with clients about eligibility and to assist with a new application or recertification. **Please note that recertification appointments will only be held after the 15th of the month** 1st Quarter DHS Dates February 12th February 26th March 5th March 19th Call the HEARTLine ( ) Welcome to the 21st Century! Beginning April 1, 2009, Client Services will use a new computer system to help make service delivery faster and easier for our clients. Please be patient with us as we make this change. More information will be published in the next HEARTbeat. Let CARE Teams be there for YOU!!! Do you need regular help around your house, grocery shopping, yard maintenance, walking the dog or just someone to visit and keep you company? CARE Teams can assist you with one-time projects as many times as you may need. Remember services are provided as long as there are available volunteers. Bigger projects require as much notice as possible. For more information, please contact Barbara Bequette x252 bbequette@nashvillecares.org WHAT YOU EAT DOES MATTER It s critical that you pay attention to what you re eating. Having a healthy, balanced diet can help you maintain proper weight, build and preserve muscle mass, and feel more energetic. A healthy diet can also help support your immune system, which may help you better cope with your disease. It s also important to be mindful of any changes in your appetite. A loss of appetite sometimes can occur during illness and can lead to a poor diet and weight loss. Weight loss and muscle loss in people with HIV/AIDS can be dangerous because the body may not have the energy or strength to fight infection. TIPS TO HELP YOU EAT HEALTHIER 1. Talk to your doctor or dietician to develop a plan that will meet your individual needs. 2. Follow a healthy and balanced diet to reach a reasonable weight (as determined by your doctor). 3. Eat small, frequent meals throughout the day to boost your energy. 4. Try to avoid sweets, such as: candy, soda, cookies, and cakes as they contain large amounts of sugar and saturated fat. 5. Choose foods rich in fiber and nutrients, such as: vegetables, fruits, and grains. 6. Choose foods that are high in protein and low in saturated fat, like: chicken, fish, beef, pork, and dairy products. Appetite for Life

4 Announcements Education/Outreach Groups Nashville CARES & the HEARTLine will be CLOSED: - Monday, February 16th President s Day DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME begins SUNDAY, MARCH 8th at 2:00AM Remember to set your clocks AHEAD ONE HOUR Welcome and Congratulations to New & Promoted CARES Staff: Ben Awopeju IDAP Coordinator Evaline Beaird Client Services Liaison Rodney Helton Case Manager Matt Jensen Insurance Claims Specialist Jill Jones Data Management Clerk Chanin Koehn IDAP Clerk Bill Lizor EIS Peer Coordinator Deborah Mayson Receptionist Lisa Rodriguez IDAP Clerk Audrie Shannon Client Services Liaison Amy Walter Major Gifts Associate Brothers United Contact Dwayne Jenkins x269 Young Brothers United Contact DaShawn Usher x221 1st Person Volunteers Contact Tim Daniels x248 Sista2Sista Shears United Healthy U Contact Tim Daniels x248 Homeless/Street Workers or The Circuit Contact Vic Sorrell x312 Websites HIV+ Gay Men s Support Group Tuesdays 6-7:30 CARES Contact Terrie Bryan x284 Men s Hemophilia Group Contact Danny Todd x246 HIV + Support Group Rutherford County area Contact Danny Todd x246 HIV + Support Group Montgomery County area Contact Rebecca Templet x289 HIV + Support Group Gallatin/Sumner County area Contact Jim Johnson x230 for more Information Women s Group 3rd Thursday of the month, 5:30PM Alcohol & Drug Day Program Intensive Outpatient Program 10:30 AM Contact the HEARTLine Confluence Gay Men s Discussion Group 1/27/09, 2/23/09, 3/24/09 CARES Contact Vic Sorrell x312 for more infornation Nashville CARES is a United Way agency

5 February 2009 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday CARES CLOSED Events This Month Alcohol & Drug Day Program 10:30 AM HIV+ Gay Men s Group 6:00 PM CCC Tuesdays, 1PM 4PM & Fridays, 9AM 12PM DHS 1PM 1st Person Social 6PM CARES CLOSED 2/16 (PRESIDENT S DAY) DHS 1PM Women s Discussion Group 5:30PM Confluence Discussion Group 6PM Street Outreach 2/24, 5:00 PM 9:00PM Healthy U 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM Notes If you have questions or comments, please call the HEARTLine at or at bbrown@nashvillecares.org

6 March 2009 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Events This Month Notes Alcohol & Drug Day Program 10:30 AM HIV+ Gay Men s Group 6:00 PM CCC Tuesdays, 1PM 4PM & Fridays, 9AM 12PM DHS 1:00 PM 1st Person Social 6:00 PM Daylight Savings Time Begins 2:00 AM DHS 1PM Women s Discussion Group 5:30PM Street Outreach 3/24, 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Confluence Discussion Group 6PM Healthy U 10:30 AM & 6:00 PM If you have questions or comments, please call the HEARTLine at or at bbrown@nashvillecares.org