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FREE MEMBERSHIPS!
Second Wind Dreams recently announced a strategic partnership with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. As part of that partnership, our members can enjoy a FREE one year membership with the foundation. If you haven't already done so, please click here , once logged in to our site, click on the AFA logo in the right column and complete the registration form with the AFA so that you can begin to enjoy the benefits of this partnership. We are honored to align ourselves with an organization that is committed to providing such a meaningful service to caregivers and professionals. |
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Featured E-Dream
Currently Roswell Nursing & Rehab in Roswell, GA, cannot afford to take their residents anywhere and haven't been able to for over 3 years. They have a lot of residents that have been here for 10+ years, and most of them haven't been out for any trips.The only places they can physically go to, are the ones we can walk/roll to and crossing Alpharetta Hwy is dangerous. If they had a van, they would be able to enjoy all sorts of fun shopping, restaurants, museums, etc. The quality of life for their residents would greatly improve. The residents have been raising money in various ways including a country store they operate within the ECC. They have raised over $20,000 towards the van. Second Wind Dreams would like to help make this dream a reality. If you would like to help, please click here to view the details and make a donation! |
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Committees Forming!
We want our members to have input into the programs we provide. If you are interested in serving on a SWD Committee, please contact our membership director, Laurie, at laurie@secondwind.org. There are several ways you can be involved. Most "meetings" will take place via email, chat room and through skype. Get involved and help us mold the membership benefits, plan the annual conference, develop promotions and much, much more!
We look forward to hearing from you! |
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Dear Members, Supporters & Friends,
The fall is quickly passing and the temperatures are falling. Before we know it, the holiday season will be here! Don't forget to set your clocks back this weekend!
The response to tour recent promotion has been great! We are pleased to announce that we will extend the deadline for the "Premium Lifetime Scholarship" through December 31st. All new benefits will go into effect as of January 1st, 2011. Don't miss this opportunity to upgrade your membership! Contact me for more information or to sign up! There is no additional cost to existing lifetime members - but you do need to sign up! Annual members can upgrade for $500! That's just two years of membership fees! Corporate rates available - contact me for information! You can email me at laurie@secondwind.org!
Warmly,
Laurie Labishak
Director of Membership & Chapter Development
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VDT on "The Doctors"
Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease, the seventh-leading cause of death in the United States, is an irreversible, progressive brain disease that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills. Symptoms often begin to appear after age 60 and can make performing even the simplest of tasks difficult. It is the most common cause of dementia among the elderly, with one in 10 men, and one in six women being at risk for Alzheimer's.
Pediatrician Dr. Jim Sears' grandfather suffered from the disease, so in an effort to better understand it, Dr. Sears undergoes an unconventional experiment using the Second Wind Dreams Virtual Dementia Tour.
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Dreams Do Come True!
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Las Vegas, Nevada
Erma dreamed of a night of laughter! To feel that thrill of laughing from deep down in your belly! She received just that and more! Along with her niece, she was treated to an evening of luxury as a limo transported her to the Terry Fator show.
Dreamweaver, Tara Galuska, said "Erma had a wonderful time, she smiled and thanked us every couple of minutes and best of all her distinct laugh could be heard throughout the show room!" |
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Be sure and submit your dreams! We'd love to share what you are doing and the impact it is having on your community!
Sincerely,
Laurie Labishak
Second Wind Dreams |
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