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North Woods Village Caregiver Support Group Kalamazoo
North Woods Village of Kalamazoo 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesPresented 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…
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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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It’s Time to Prepare: Incapacity Planning
North Woods Village of Kalamazoo 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesPresented by: Jessica L. Brandow, J.D. Attorney with Brandow Law Incapacity planning is essential for preparing for situations where you may be unable to make decisions due to illness, injury, or other unexpected events. It is important for everyone, not just the elderly, to have financial and healthcare decision-making documents in place to avoid…
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North Woods Village Caregiver Support Group Mishawaka
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, United StatesPresented 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.…
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North Woods Village Caregiver Support Group Kalamazoo
North Woods Village of Kalamazoo 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesPresented 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…
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North Woods Village Caregiver Support Group Mishawaka
North Woods Village at Edison Lakes 1409 E. Day Road, Mishawaka, IN, United StatesPresented 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.…
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Pain and Dementia: How to Identify Pain When Communication is Limited
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 Pain is real - even when words are out of reach. For individuals living with dementia, the ability to express pain often fades. As a result, their discomfort can be overlooked or misunderstood.…
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Dining with Dignity: Finger Foods at Mealtime
North Woods Village of Kalamazoo 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesPresented by: Jen Bruning, MS, RDN, LDN, Senior Director of Partner Education - Incite Strategic Partners Maintaining independence is a vital part of memory care, especially during meals. When utensils become difficult to manage, finger foods offer a dignified, stress-free way for individuals to enjoy their food and maintain their nutritional health. In this…
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Busy Minds Busy Hands: The Importance of Leisure and Dementia
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 Imagine living in a world where “fun” is impossible to find. When a person living with dementia has limited access to leisure, loneliness, decreased functional skills, disease progression, and failure to thrive can…
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North Woods Village Caregiver Support Group Kalamazoo
North Woods Village of Kalamazoo 6203 Stadium Drive, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesPresented 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…
