Presented by: Dr. Thomas Sweeney, Medical Director, Caring Cove Hospice   Pneumonia is the second leading cause of hospitalizations nationwide. For people with dementia, pneumonia can be even more devastating. What can you do to protect yourself and your loved ones from pneumonia? Enjoy a complimentary lunch while learning the signs, symptoms, and treatment of…

Stop by and support our annual Alzheimer’s Benefit 3-day bake sale, with all proceeds to be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. You can donate baked goods or buy baked goods on March 11-13, from 10 am to 4 pm. Call our concierge if you would like to donate goods to the bake sale. We will…

Presented By: North Woods Village of Kalamazoo No one should have to face Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia alone. Our in-house support group, open to the community, connects you with friends and professionals to help you navigate through this disease, not only for your loved one but also for yourself, as a caregiver. Each…

Presented By: North Woods Village at Edison Lakes No one should have to face Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia alone. Our in-house support group, open to the community, connects you with friends and professionals to help you navigate through this disease, not only for your loved one but also for yourself, as a caregiver.…

Presented by: Patty Piechocki, CTRS, QMCP - Manager of Programming & Continuing Education - Alzheimer’s and Dementia Services of Northern Indiana   Everyone has moments of anxiety but when a dementia disease enters a person’s world, anxiety can become excessive and all-consuming. This session will help family caregivers identify anxiety, possible reasons behind the response,…

Presented by: Kathy Barnitz, Jaqua Realtors When answering the question of how to successfully declutter your house, Kathy will explain what decluttering is, why do it, and the psychology of letting go. She will speak on how to tackle the chore of downsizing one’s home when transitioning into a small home like an assisted living or…

Presented by: Kirsten Sharpe - Managing Broker/Owner, Sharpe Realty and “ the Realtor for SeniorsTM” When answering the question of how to successfully declutter your house, Kirsten will explain what decluttering is, why do it, and the psychology of letting go. There will be a Q&A following the presentation. Kirsten specializes in helping seniors and…

Presented By: North Woods Village of Kalamazoo No one should have to face Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia alone. Our in-house support group, open to the community, connects you with friends and professionals to help you navigate through this disease, not only for your loved one but also for yourself, as a caregiver. Each…

Presented By: North Woods Village at Edison Lakes No one should have to face Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia alone. Our in-house support group, open to the community, connects you with friends and professionals to help you navigate through this disease, not only for your loved one but also for yourself, as a caregiver.…

Presented by: Suzy Posluszny, MS, CCC-SLP, CDP, Owner of Silver Tree Memory Partners   Suzy will explore how “fibbing” is a tool that can be very helpful when working with those who have dementia. She will discuss the guilt that we may feel when we lie to our loved ones, while at the same time,…