Rayma Scalzo The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group will be learning ways to enjoy the holiday season at our monthly meeting on December 16 at 9:30 a.m. Teri Sellers, one of our facilitators, will share from her years of experience the lighter side of caregiving at the holidays. There are two sides to every coin and…
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Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Fighting Depression – Alzheimer’s Dementia Caregivers Group
Rayma Scalzo The Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group is pleased to have a representative from Copper Springs Behavioral Hospital in Avondale speak at our monthly meeting on November 18 at 9:30 a.m. The topic: Fighting Depression. Copper Springs has effective inpatient and outpatient treatment options to help you or your loved one who is struggling with…
Clubs & Classes, August 2017
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Educational Group
Rayma Scalzo If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, you are invited to attend our meeting on Saturday, August 19 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This special group provides information, resources and comfort for those residents who are caring for loved ones who have any type of dementia. It is open to all…
Clubs & Classes, July 2017
Self help–caring for the caregiver
Rayma Scalzo As a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia disease, do you feel stressed out? Overwhelmed at times? If so, we encourage you to attend our meeting on Saturday, July 15 at 9:30 a.m. Come and learn how to build a self-care plan with positive thinking, mindfulness and relaxation. We all know that care-giving can…
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Discussion Group
Rayma Scalzo Tina Yohe, with the Goodyear Community Paramedicine Program, will be the guest speaker for the May 20 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Discussion Group Meeting. This is a preventative program that provides health resources and assistance to the community on a non-emergency basis. The crews are advocates for the individual to help with education and resources, bridging…
Clubs & Classes, April 2017
Neurologist to speak at Alzheimer’s Dementia meeting
Rayma Scalzo We are so excited to have Dr. Edward Zamrini, Director of Neurology at the Cleo Roberts Research Clinic at Banner Sun Health Research Institute, as our April 15 speaker. His topic: Good News in Alzheimer’s Research. He will share information on the current treatment, prevention and risk factors. He is a wonderful and…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Speaker on patients’ rights at Feb. 18 Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group
Rayma Scalzo We are pleased to have Darci Nakagawa, a nurse with Vital Wellness, speak at our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group meeting on Saturday, February 18. Darci has her Master’s in Education and has worked in hospice and home care. Her presentation will include an in-depth description of home health care services and benefits as…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
The Joy of the Holidays: Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group
Rayma Scalzo Our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group will have a special meeting on December 17 at 9:30 a.m. This month we will be taking some special time to share some holiday cheer and coping tools. Support group facilitators and Christmas elves, Teri Sellers and Sylvia Butler, will be presenting and sharing The Joy of the…
Clubs & Classes, November 2016
Handling Grief Before Loss – Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregivers Group
Rayma Scalzo Our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group will have a special presentation on Handling Grief Before Loss at the November 19 meeting. The meeting time is 9:30 a.m. Our guest speaker will be Michelle Toft, MSW, Ed.M., the Director of Memory Care for Cypress HomeCare Solutions. Families and care partners of people with dementia experience loss…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Exploring your Options for Care
Rayma Scalzo Our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group will have a special presentation on October 15 at 9:30 a.m. We will be having a panel presentation and discussion on Exploring your Options for Care. Presley Reader owns and operates ComForCare Home Care, which provides in-home caregiving services and is the host of Aging in Arizona, a…