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Total Memory Workout
Total Memory Workout
The Total Memory Workout is a class developed by Dr. Cynthia Green for the cognitively well senior. It is a four-week class series that offers individuals an opportunity to learn about memory, a brain-healthy lifestyle and how to practice “memorcises” to build memory muscle. It features 8 Easy Steps to Maximum Memory Fitness. Please call us for more information or to sign up for this Free 4 Week Class Series offered in various locations around the county. Next Total Memory Workout Class with take place on: November 7, 2022 Monday at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Class 1) November 14, 2022 Monday at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Class 2) November 21, 2022 Monday at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Class 3) November 28, 2022 Monday at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Class 4) The class will take place at: Alzheimer & Parkinson Association of IRC 2300 5th Ave. (In the Omni Financial Multipurpose Room) Vero Beach, FL 32960
Stressbusters for Family Caregivers
Stressbusters for Family Caregivers
Stressbusters for family caregivers for those with dementia is a program designed by the WellMed Charitable Foundation and hosted by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association. This 9 week course dives deep into the caregiving role and the importance of managing the stress that comes with that role. We discuss the importance of avoiding caregiver burnout, stress management techniques, how to adjust your perspective, how to cope with changing circumstances, and much more. Please call for more information or to sign up for this free class.
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Gifford Educational Class
Gifford Educational Class
Join us as we rotate all of our Educational Classes at the Gifford Community Center every first Thursday of the Month. Classes include the Total Memory Workout, Caregiving 101, Stressbusters for family caregivers, Warning Signs presentations, and more!
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Dementia Experience/Compassionate Touch
Dementia Experience/Compassionate Touch
Every other Friday morning, we alternate the Dementia Experience and our Compassionate Touch Class for caregivers to gain knowledge and coping tools when caring for a loved one. Read more about the Dementia Experience and Compassionate Touch below: Dementia Experience It can be difficult to understand what it is like for a person who suffers from a memory disorder. To help better understand what your loved one is experiencing, the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association offers Dementia Live® . Dementia Live® Is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Caregivers, professionals and individuals will better understand the hardships and confusion that occurs for a person with dementia. This method helps build sensitivity and provides another prospective for those who care for a loved one with dementia. It also discusses the different ways we can adjust the way we communicate with those diagnosed with dementia and how to achieve the best outcome when communicating with them. The Alzheimer and Parkinson Association offers the Dementia Live® experience FREE to caregivers, individuals and employees of organizations in the community who interact with those who have memory disorders. Training with the Dementia Live®️ experience The Dementia Live® training provided by the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association helps many local organizations and groups better understand the emotional and physical challenges that a person with dementia is faced with every day. To schedule Dementia Live® training, please contact the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of IRC today, 772-563-0505. Compassionate Touch Compassionate Touch is a class designed by Age-U-Cate and hosted by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. For professional or personal caregivers, this class teaches about the importance of the human touch and tactile stimulation. This class teaches a variety of techniques that help to alleviate pain and behaviors in those with dementia. Call for more information or to sign up for this free class. This class takes place every other Friday at 10:30 a.m. or can be brought to another location for training purposes.
Caregiver 101 Classes – Call for Registration and Schedule
Caregiver 101 Classes – Call for Registration and Schedule
Caregiver 101 Class: 6 Week Course 1-2 Hour Segments Week 1 Introduction & Communication: How to communicate with your loved one. Week 2 Environment: Creating a safe and comfortable space in your home. Week 3 Activities of Daily Living: Grooming, toileting, bathing, etc. Week 4 Behaviors: Unusual behavior & personality changes. Week 5 Nutrition: Cooking safety, dehydration, etc. Week 6 Next Steps and Conclusion: Taking care of YOU & resources for the future.
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Stressbusters for Family Caregivers
Stressbusters for Family Caregivers
Stressbusters for family caregivers for those with dementia is a program designed by the WellMed Charitable Foundation and hosted by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association. This 9 week course dives deep into the caregiving role and the importance of managing the stress that comes with that role. We discuss the importance of avoiding caregiver burnout, stress management techniques, how to adjust your perspective, how to cope with changing circumstances, and much more. Please call for more information or to sign up for this free class.
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Dementia Experience/Compassionate Touch
Dementia Experience/Compassionate Touch
Every other Friday morning, we alternate the Dementia Experience and our Compassionate Touch Class for caregivers to gain knowledge and coping tools when caring for a loved one. Read more about the Dementia Experience and Compassionate Touch below: Dementia Experience It can be difficult to understand what it is like for a person who suffers from a memory disorder. To help better understand what your loved one is experiencing, the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association offers Dementia Live® . Dementia Live® Is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Caregivers, professionals and individuals will better understand the hardships and confusion that occurs for a person with dementia. This method helps build sensitivity and provides another prospective for those who care for a loved one with dementia. It also discusses the different ways we can adjust the way we communicate with those diagnosed with dementia and how to achieve the best outcome when communicating with them. The Alzheimer and Parkinson Association offers the Dementia Live® experience FREE to caregivers, individuals and employees of organizations in the community who interact with those who have memory disorders. Training with the Dementia Live®️ experience The Dementia Live® training provided by the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association helps many local organizations and groups better understand the emotional and physical challenges that a person with dementia is faced with every day. To schedule Dementia Live® training, please contact the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of IRC today, 772-563-0505. Compassionate Touch Compassionate Touch is a class designed by Age-U-Cate and hosted by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. For professional or personal caregivers, this class teaches about the importance of the human touch and tactile stimulation. This class teaches a variety of techniques that help to alleviate pain and behaviors in those with dementia. Call for more information or to sign up for this free class. This class takes place every other Friday at 10:30 a.m. or can be brought to another location for training purposes.
Caregiver 101 Classes – Call for Registration and Schedule
Caregiver 101 Classes – Call for Registration and Schedule
Caregiver 101 Class: 6 Week Course 1-2 Hour Segments Week 1 Introduction & Communication: How to communicate with your loved one. Week 2 Environment: Creating a safe and comfortable space in your home. Week 3 Activities of Daily Living: Grooming, toileting, bathing, etc. Week 4 Behaviors: Unusual behavior & personality changes. Week 5 Nutrition: Cooking safety, dehydration, etc. Week 6 Next Steps and Conclusion: Taking care of YOU & resources for the future.
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Stressbusters for Family Caregivers
Stressbusters for Family Caregivers
Stressbusters for family caregivers for those with dementia is a program designed by the WellMed Charitable Foundation and hosted by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association. This 9 week course dives deep into the caregiving role and the importance of managing the stress that comes with that role. We discuss the importance of avoiding caregiver burnout, stress management techniques, how to adjust your perspective, how to cope with changing circumstances, and much more. Please call for more information or to sign up for this free class.
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Warning Signs of Dementia Presentation
Warning Signs of Dementia Presentation
Warning Signs of Dementia is a one-hour presentation that is hosted by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association at various locations throughout the county. In this presentation we discuss what some warnings signs of dementia are versus what is normal aging. Please call for more information or to sign up for this free presentation.
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Gifford Dementia Experience
Gifford Dementia Experience
Dementia Live® Is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Caregivers, professionals and individuals will better understand the hardships and confusion that occurs for a person with dementia. This method helps build sensitivity and provides another prospective for those who care for a loved one with dementia. It also discusses the different ways we can adjust the way we communicate with those diagnosed with dementia and how to achieve the best outcome when communicating with them. We offer this program every 3rd Thursday of the month from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Gifford Community Center. If interested, call to schedule an appointment today at 772-563-0505.
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Dementia Experience/Compassionate Touch
Dementia Experience/Compassionate Touch
Every other Friday morning, we alternate the Dementia Experience and our Compassionate Touch Class for caregivers to gain knowledge and coping tools when caring for a loved one. Read more about the Dementia Experience and Compassionate Touch below: Dementia Experience It can be difficult to understand what it is like for a person who suffers from a memory disorder. To help better understand what your loved one is experiencing, the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association offers Dementia Live® . Dementia Live® Is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Caregivers, professionals and individuals will better understand the hardships and confusion that occurs for a person with dementia. This method helps build sensitivity and provides another prospective for those who care for a loved one with dementia. It also discusses the different ways we can adjust the way we communicate with those diagnosed with dementia and how to achieve the best outcome when communicating with them. The Alzheimer and Parkinson Association offers the Dementia Live® experience FREE to caregivers, individuals and employees of organizations in the community who interact with those who have memory disorders. Training with the Dementia Live®️ experience The Dementia Live® training provided by the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association helps many local organizations and groups better understand the emotional and physical challenges that a person with dementia is faced with every day. To schedule Dementia Live® training, please contact the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of IRC today, 772-563-0505. Compassionate Touch Compassionate Touch is a class designed by Age-U-Cate and hosted by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. For professional or personal caregivers, this class teaches about the importance of the human touch and tactile stimulation. This class teaches a variety of techniques that help to alleviate pain and behaviors in those with dementia. Call for more information or to sign up for this free class. This class takes place every other Friday at 10:30 a.m. or can be brought to another location for training purposes.
Caregiver 101 Classes – Call for Registration and Schedule
Caregiver 101 Classes – Call for Registration and Schedule
Caregiver 101 Class: 6 Week Course 1-2 Hour Segments Week 1 Introduction & Communication: How to communicate with your loved one. Week 2 Environment: Creating a safe and comfortable space in your home. Week 3 Activities of Daily Living: Grooming, toileting, bathing, etc. Week 4 Behaviors: Unusual behavior & personality changes. Week 5 Nutrition: Cooking safety, dehydration, etc. Week 6 Next Steps and Conclusion: Taking care of YOU & resources for the future.
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Stressbusters for Family Caregivers
Stressbusters for Family Caregivers
Stressbusters for family caregivers for those with dementia is a program designed by the WellMed Charitable Foundation and hosted by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association. This 9 week course dives deep into the caregiving role and the importance of managing the stress that comes with that role. We discuss the importance of avoiding caregiver burnout, stress management techniques, how to adjust your perspective, how to cope with changing circumstances, and much more. Please call for more information or to sign up for this free class.
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Dementia Experience/Compassionate Touch
Dementia Experience/Compassionate Touch
Every other Friday morning, we alternate the Dementia Experience and our Compassionate Touch Class for caregivers to gain knowledge and coping tools when caring for a loved one. Read more about the Dementia Experience and Compassionate Touch below: Dementia Experience It can be difficult to understand what it is like for a person who suffers from a memory disorder. To help better understand what your loved one is experiencing, the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association offers Dementia Live® . Dementia Live® Is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Caregivers, professionals and individuals will better understand the hardships and confusion that occurs for a person with dementia. This method helps build sensitivity and provides another prospective for those who care for a loved one with dementia. It also discusses the different ways we can adjust the way we communicate with those diagnosed with dementia and how to achieve the best outcome when communicating with them. The Alzheimer and Parkinson Association offers the Dementia Live® experience FREE to caregivers, individuals and employees of organizations in the community who interact with those who have memory disorders. Training with the Dementia Live®️ experience The Dementia Live® training provided by the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association helps many local organizations and groups better understand the emotional and physical challenges that a person with dementia is faced with every day. To schedule Dementia Live® training, please contact the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of IRC today, 772-563-0505. Compassionate Touch Compassionate Touch is a class designed by Age-U-Cate and hosted by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. For professional or personal caregivers, this class teaches about the importance of the human touch and tactile stimulation. This class teaches a variety of techniques that help to alleviate pain and behaviors in those with dementia. Call for more information or to sign up for this free class. This class takes place every other Friday at 10:30 a.m. or can be brought to another location for training purposes.
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Stressbusters for Family Caregivers
Stressbusters for Family Caregivers
Stressbusters for family caregivers for those with dementia is a program designed by the WellMed Charitable Foundation and hosted by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association. This 9 week course dives deep into the caregiving role and the importance of managing the stress that comes with that role. We discuss the importance of avoiding caregiver burnout, stress management techniques, how to adjust your perspective, how to cope with changing circumstances, and much more. Please call for more information or to sign up for this free class.
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Dementia Experience/Compassionate Touch
Dementia Experience/Compassionate Touch
Every other Friday morning, we alternate the Dementia Experience and our Compassionate Touch Class for caregivers to gain knowledge and coping tools when caring for a loved one. Read more about the Dementia Experience and Compassionate Touch below: Dementia Experience It can be difficult to understand what it is like for a person who suffers from a memory disorder. To help better understand what your loved one is experiencing, the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association offers Dementia Live® . Dementia Live® Is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Caregivers, professionals and individuals will better understand the hardships and confusion that occurs for a person with dementia. This method helps build sensitivity and provides another prospective for those who care for a loved one with dementia. It also discusses the different ways we can adjust the way we communicate with those diagnosed with dementia and how to achieve the best outcome when communicating with them. The Alzheimer and Parkinson Association offers the Dementia Live® experience FREE to caregivers, individuals and employees of organizations in the community who interact with those who have memory disorders. Training with the Dementia Live®️ experience The Dementia Live® training provided by the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association helps many local organizations and groups better understand the emotional and physical challenges that a person with dementia is faced with every day. To schedule Dementia Live® training, please contact the Alzheimer and Parkinson Association of IRC today, 772-563-0505. Compassionate Touch Compassionate Touch is a class designed by Age-U-Cate and hosted by the Alzheimer & Parkinson Association for caregivers of loved ones with dementia. For professional or personal caregivers, this class teaches about the importance of the human touch and tactile stimulation. This class teaches a variety of techniques that help to alleviate pain and behaviors in those with dementia. Call for more information or to sign up for this free class. This class takes place every other Friday at 10:30 a.m. or can be brought to another location for training purposes.
Caregiver 101 Classes – Call for Registration and Schedule
Caregiver 101 Classes – Call for Registration and Schedule
Caregiver 101 Class: 6 Week Course 1-2 Hour Segments Week 1 Introduction & Communication: How to communicate with your loved one. Week 2 Environment: Creating a safe and comfortable space in your home. Week 3 Activities of Daily Living: Grooming, toileting, bathing, etc. Week 4 Behaviors: Unusual behavior & personality changes. Week 5 Nutrition: Cooking safety, dehydration, etc. Week 6 Next Steps and Conclusion: Taking care of YOU & resources for the future.