Mishawaka
Events
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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Drive-Thru
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, United StatesAlzheimer’s Association Fundraiser Presented by: North Woods Village at Edison Lakes North Woods Village at Edison Lakes is hosting a Corned Beef & Cabbage drive-thru dinner for St. Patrick's Day! For $15 per plate, dinner will include Corned Beef, Cabbage, Baby Potatoes, & Carrots. Pickup will be between 4:00 - 6:00pm and you must…
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Being in Their World
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, United StatesPresented by: Patricia Piechocki, Manager of Programming and Continuing Education, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana Humans love routines. Routines provide comfort, individuality, and a simpler way of life... because it's OUR WAY. Persons living with dementia NEED and THRIVE on routines- THEIR routines- NOT ours. The "Being in Their World" presentation will explore…
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Being in Their World: Understanding Person Centered Care
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, United StatesPresented by: Patricia Piechocki, Manager of Programming and Continuing Education, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana Humans love routines. Routines provide comfort, individuality, and a simpler way of life... because it's OUR WAY. Persons living with dementia NEED and THRIVE on routines- THEIR routines- NOT ours. The "Being in Their World" presentation will explore…
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Behaviors Happen: Respond vs React
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, United StatesPresented by: Patricia Piechocki - Manager of Programming & Continuing Education - Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana It is not easy to stay composed when the individual your are caring for has a negative or hostile reaction. What is your loved one trying to tell you? Do they really want to hurt…
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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Drive-Thru
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, United StatesLet us help you celebrate St Patrick’s Day, with a corned beef and cabbage dinner to-go. Enjoy a festive meal for a great cause, all proceeds will go to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. And lucky you, there’s no kitchen prep time or dishes for you to clean! Stay in your car, drive-thru to our front…
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Is It Time to Make the Move to Memory Care?
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, United StatesPresented by: Patricia Piechocki - Manager of Programming & Continuing Education - Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana The everyday demands of being a caregiver for someone living with dementia can be challenging especially when safety, family dynamics, and limited time complicates care. When is it time for my loved one to receive additional…
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Alzheimer’s Benefit Bake Sale
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, United StatesStop by and support our annual Alzheimer’s Benefit bake sale, with all proceeds to be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. You can donate baked goods or buy baked goods on April 21-24, from 10 am to 4 pm. Call our concierge if you would like to donate goods to the bake sale. We will have…
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Spring Kickoff Happy Hour
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, United StatesFresh Connections. New Beginnings. Join us for a thoughtfully curated Spring Kickoff Happy Hour, set in our beautiful outdoor courtyard, featuring elegant hors d’oeuvres, refreshing cocktails, and an inviting atmosphere designed for meaningful connection and conversation. Step away from the day, enjoy a relaxed yet refined setting, and connect with fellow professionals who…
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Therapeutic Fibbing: When the Truth Can Hurt
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, United StatesPresented by: Patty Piechocki, CTRS, QMCP - Manager of Programming & Continuing Education - Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana Honesty is NOT always the best policy when caring for a loved one living with dementia. Forcing someone with dementia to join our reality can cause increased confusion, pain, anxiety, and fear. This…
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Behaviors Happen: Respond vs React
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, United StatesPresented by: Patricia Piechocki - Manager of Programming & Continuing Education - Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana It is not easy to stay composed when the individual your are caring for has a negative or hostile reaction. What is your loved one trying to tell you? Do they really want to hurt…