Alzheimer's Care Resource Center
June 2015

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Our newsletter is filled with information on some of the wonderful programs and services we offer to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other memory impairment.  

This month we will be bringing you some great tips via our Monday Mojo and Wednesday Workshops! Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you don't miss a thing! And remember to check-out our Events Calendar and our Support Groups Calendar.
 
As always, our team is here to help ~ whenever you are ready to reach-out! 
Have a wonderful day!

Making Moments Matter: Family Caregiver Workshop

 

Making Moments Matter
FREE Family Caregiver Workshop
"How to Use Storytelling in Memory Care"

Although there is no such thing as a perfect day for caregivers, there are so many ways you can reconnect to the person with Alzheimer's disease using storytelling, to help create the BEST possible day for both of you!

Join our founder and CEO, Elayne Forgie, as she presents our FREE Family Caregiver Workshop and shares some of the tips and tools, and tried and true techniques that she has successfully used with her patients and caregivers for the past 25 years!

 Topics will include:

Using storytelling to alleviate symptoms of depression and agitation.
How storytelling can improve mood and cognitive function.
The importance of self-worth and a sense of belonging. Storytelling helps!
Using storytelling to facilitate communication.
And much more!

 

Workshop Dates:
 

June 9, 2015 from 10:30am - 12:00pm or

June 23, 2015 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm

 

All family caregivers are welcome to join us free of charge!

 

Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

The Alzheimer's Association is moving our awareness month from September to June. This new month will be called Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month (ABAM).- a time to shine a purple light for the millions of individuals world-wide and all the family members and caregivers locally affected by Alzheimer's disease. We need your help to honor those struggling with this disease every day by mobilizing friends, families, neighbors, co-workers and customers to help bring an end to Alzheimer's disease. The time is now to commit to going purple during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month (ABAM). The end of Alzheimer's starts now. The End of Alzheimer's Starts with YOU.

 

To promote and show your support: 

Here's how to change your profile picture in 3 easy steps:

 

1. Right click on the END ALZ icon and save to your computer.

2. Log into your Facebook account. Move your cursor over your current profile picture and select "Change Picture." 

3. Use the browse function to locate and upload the END ALZ graphic. 

   

           

During the month of June, the Alzheimer's Association
asks people around the world to take the Purple Pledge and
use their brains to fight Alzheimer's disease.
Volunteer Training Program
Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?

When you give us the gift of your time, you are helping caregivers of those diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease cope with the challenging and heartbreaking journey of watching someone they love lose their memory.

 

The Alzheimer's Care Resource Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities that help us meet the unique needs of Alzheimer's caregivers that live right here in our community. All of our volunteers complete an in-depth training program that will prepare and equip them to assist the Alzheimer's caregivers we serve.

 

 

If you are interested in volunteering, please click here and fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Someone from our team will contact you shortly!

 

 

Thank you again for taking the time to consider supporting the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center.

We know that you have choices and we hope that you will choose us!  
How to Connect with your Dad on Father's Day
 
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Summer Safety Tips

Summer provides wonderful opportunities for families to create meaningful moments with loved ones diagnosed with dementia.  Enjoying gardens, family cookouts, or holiday celebrations are fantastic ways to reminisce with your loved one.

 

There are a few safety tips to remember:

  1. Be sure to use sun block. As a person ages, their skin becomes thinner and will burn more easily. Also, many medications can cause a person to burn more easily the longer they are in the sun. 
  2. Provide plenty of beverages. Dehydration can be a serious issue for aging seniors.  Someone with dementia may not realize they are thirsty or overheating.
  3. Sit under a shaded area. This will also help prevent sunburn or over exposure to the sun. 
  4. Avoid areas where the side walk is uneven or has broken concrete. A person with an unsteady gait may be more likely to fall if the pavement is not smooth. 
  5. Utilize courtyards or fenced in yards to avoid wandering. Wandering can become a serious problem in the heat of summer.

Remember, spending time outdoors is an important part of an aging persons daily routine.  Practicing good safety tips will ensure that everyone has a great time without stress.

 

 Click here to learn more about summertime travel tips. 


 

For information on this topic, please call (561) 588-4545.
Hurricane Season 2015

 It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones and hurricanes are among nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones and hurricanes, you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can be threatened by dangerous flooding, destructive winds and tornadoes from these storms. The National Hurricane Center issues watches, warnings, forecasts, and analyses of hazardous tropical weather.

 

The Time to Prepare is NOW!
What should you do to prepare for a hurricane? 

 

Get a plan. The most important step is to identify your hurricane risk. Do you live in an evacuation zone? If so, you need to plan on where you and your family would ride out the storm if you are told to evacuate. Most people only need to evacuate a few miles from the coast to avoid the dangers of storm surge. Find a friend or relative that lives outside the storm surge evacuation zone and have a plan to ride out the storm with them. You should also establish a family communications plan in case you are not together when you need to evacuate.

 

Download a copy of the Hurricane Survival Guide here.


 

Once a person understands their risk for hurricane impacts, an appropriate disaster safety plan should be developed to help ensure an individual's and a family's safety. A disaster safety plan is a comprehensive plan that identifies all of the steps a family needs to take before, during, and after a disaster to ensure maximum personal safety and property protection. For a step-by-step guide on creating a family disaster plan please see Florida's Get a Plan guide.

 

 

Hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and ends November 30th. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins May 15th

and also ends November 30th.

6 Facts About a Person with Dementia

   

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Paint for Fun Class for Caregivers and Loved Ones

 

The Alzheimer's Care Resource Center will host
our monthly Paint for Fun™ class on 

June 19th from 10:00am - 12:00pm

 

There is no charge to attend!


Working step by step, with our instructor, you will create your very own masterpiece. During the painting class, participants will enjoy upbeat music, snacks, and refreshments in a fun and cheerful environment. 

 

When complete, all participants can keep their painting as a souvenir. Come join the fun!

 

 
Space is limited.
To register for the FREE class, call (561) 588-4545.

Caregiver Yoga and Meditation Class 
 

Interested in learning and practicing yoga or meditation?

This class is specifically designed for caregivers of those living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. No experience in yoga or meditation is required to attend. You'll learn new yoga poses to relieve stress and practice meditation to calm your worrying mind. Just bring a yoga mat or towel, some water and an open mind. This class is also appropriate for those focusing on stretching, mobility, or injuries and is perfect for relaxation and rehabilitation.

Join us in a relaxing environment for this monthly chance to grow your inner peace.

When: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Where: 2328 10th Ave North #600, Lake Worth, FL 33461 

To RSVP for this FREE class, please call us at (561) 588-4545.

June Calendar of Events
  
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About Us
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The Alzheimer's Care Resource Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is the only non-profit organization in Palm Beach, Broward, Martin and St. Lucie county focused strictly on meeting the needs of Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers. We are so excited that we can bring these wonderful programs and services to the community and further our mission of helping caregivers to relax, renew and reach-out to help meet their own unique self-care needs.  
 
You can reach us at (561) 588-4545 or

  

Sincerely, 

Alzheimer's Care Resource Center