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ALZHEIMER'S
ASSOCIATION MEMORY WALK Join
our Team and move to end Alzheimer's Disease! Call us at
800-209-4342!
Saturday March 8,
2008
Flagler Drive, Downtown West Palm Beach
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
Our support groups tend to focus on the newly diagnosed patient, and
their caregiver. Family members are welcome and encouraged to
attend.
the 2nd Thursday of
every month
Light refreshments will be served
Please call to reserve your space
561-471-3122 West Palm Beach or
561-367-9676 Boca Raton / Delray Beach
THE SCRAPBOOK CIRCLE
Birth
certificates show when you were born, death certificates show that
you died,
Scrapbooks
show that you lived.
It is so important to preserve the memories of yesterday and today
so they can be relived and enjoyed by both current and future
generations. Our Scrapbook Circle is an informal gathering of high
functioning patients and their spouse or caregiver that focuses on
preserving photos, journaling memories and having the opportunity to
express yourself creatively. When a patient can no longer attend,
our Scrapbook Circle serves as an informal support group for
caregivers that are struggling with the challenges of caring for a
loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Just bring your photos!
We'll supply the rest!
the 3rd Tuesday of
every month
Call for more
information
561-471-3122 West Palm Beach or
561-367-9676 Boca Raton / Delray Beach
November 2008
National Candle Lighting
National
Commemorative Candle Lighting is a nationwide event sponsored by
the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to remember and honor
Americans who have been or will be affected by Alzheimer's
disease or related illnesses.
Local organizations hold inspirational ceremonies in their
communities on the same day, uniting individuals from coast to
coast as they light "candles of care."
National Commemorative Candle Lighting is an annual event, held
each November in recognition of National Alzheimer's Disease
Awareness Month.
Time to Follow
November 2008 - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
National Memory Screening Day
National
Memory Screening Day is a collaborative effort spearheaded by
the Alzheimer's Foundation of America to promote early detection
of Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and to encourage
appropriate intervention.
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Memory screenings make sense for anyone
concerned about memory loss or experiencing
warning
signs
of dementia; whose family and friends
have noticed changes in them; or who believe
they are at risk due to a family history of
Alzheimer's disease or a related illness.
Screenings also are appropriate for anyone
who does not have a concern right now, but
who wants to establish a base line score for
comparison in the future.
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND:
¨ An
estimated five million Americans have
Alzheimer's disease and with the aging baby
boomers, the incidence is expected to triple
by mid-century.
¨ The
Alzheimer's
Foundation of America holds
National Memory Screening Day each November
during National Alzheimer's Disease
Awareness Month. Hundreds of sites across
the country are offering memory screenings
on November 13 and can be found at
www.nationalmemoryscreening.org.
¨ The
face-to-face screening takes place in a
private setting; only the individual being
tested and the clinician are present.
¨ A
screening consists of a series of questions
and/or tasks designed to test memory,
language skills, thinking ability, and other
intellectual functions.
¨ The
person who administers the screening will
review the results with you, and suggest
whether you should follow up with a
physician or other qualified healthcare
professional for more extensive testing.
¨ Results
of the memory screenings are confidential.
Typically, you will receive the screening
results to bring to your healthcare
professional or, with your permission, the
clinician at the screening will send the
results to your physician.
¨ An
early and proper diagnosis of Alzheimer's
disease or other memory impairment can
improve the patient’s quality of life and
provide the patient with the opportunity to
plan for the future.
¨ Information
packets containing essential information
will be provided to all participates.
The
Alzheimer's
Foundation of America
is a nonprofit organization focused
on care for individuals with Alzheimer's
disease and related illnesses, and their
families. For more information on any
of the above and how we can help you, please
contact:
ElderCare Resource Center at 561-471-3122 or
800-209-4342 or visit our website:www.ElderCareResourceCenter.com |
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All events, support groups and seminars will be held at and are
provided by:
ElderCare Resource Center, Inc.
2328 10th Avenue North #101
Lake Worth, Florida 33461
561-471-3122 WPB
561-367-9676 Boca Raton / Delray Beach
772-398-0150 Treasure Coast
800-209-4342 Toll Free
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Alzheimer's Disease Training
Please
register EARLY as classes
fill quickly! Thank
you!
Special Discounts for ALF's
and Nursing Homes
561-471-3122 West Palm Beach
561-367-9676 Boca Raton / Delray
Beach
800-209-4342 Toll Free
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