Rayma Scalzo If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, you are invited to attend our discussion group on Saturday, September 17, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This month we are pleased to have Jolene Capparelle from Comfort Plus address the following issues: The common causes of incontinence What effect diet has on incontinence…
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Clubs & Classes, August 2016
Benefits of Physical Therapy for Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients
Rayma Scalzo If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, you are invited to attend our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group on Saturday, August 20 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. We are going to have a special presentation on the benefits of physical therapy for those having Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Our guest speaker will be…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Brain healthy food for Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients
Rayma Scalzo If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, you are invited to attend our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group on Saturday, July 16 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Kim Vitellaro-Rendler, BCHN, will be discussing brain healthy choices, supplements, foods that are easy to make into finger foods and tips on stimulating an appetite.…
Clubs & Classes, June 2016
Activities for Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients
Rayma Scalzo If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, you are invited to attend our Caregiver Discussion Group on Saturday, June 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This month we are happy that Jerilyn Poulin, a trained Activity Director specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia, will speak about different activities you can do with…
Clubs & Classes, May 2016
Pain management for those having Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Rayma Scalzo Key Lam, Pharm D, and owner of Key Health Pharmacy, will be presenting at the May 21 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Discussion Group meeting. He will speak about pain management. When a person with dementia is in pain, it may not be immediately obvious as they are limited in their ability to express where the…
Clubs & Classes, March 2016
Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Group – March 19
Rayma Scalzo Our Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group will have a special speaker on March 19 at 9:30 a.m. The presentation will be on Durable Medical Equipment (DME) for those suffering with Alzheimer’s or Dementia. It is important to understand the different types of equipment that are available, what works best for a person with dementia…
Clubs & Classes, February 2016
Walk in the shoes of someone who has Alzheimer’s/Dementia
Rayma Scalzo Have you ever wondered what is going on with an individual who has Alzheimer’s/Dementia disease? If you are a caregiver, you will have the opportunity to learn what it is like to walk in their shoes. Debi Elder, Community Liaison for Haven Senior Horizons, will be speaking to the Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Discussion Group…