Caregiver Relaxation Day Friday, February 28th 11:00-2:00 PM Caring for someone with Alzheimer's and Dementia can be very tiring. We would like you to come and enjoy a day for you.  We will have chair massages, wine and lunch for you, while your loved one with dementia enjoys lunch and activities with our residents.  Space…

How to Pay for Memory Care Assisted Living Presented by: Lindsay Koler and Jesslyn Smith Elder Law Tuesday, May 19, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. EST Join North Woods Village, Lindsay Koler, and Jesslyn Smith for this informative presentation on how to pay for Memory Care Assisted Living by stretching your retirement funds. They will also…

Know the 10 Warning Signs is an introductory program that provides attendees with an understanding of the difference between age-related memory loss and Alzheimer's and what to do if they or someone they know has signs of the disease. Attendees will view video footage of real people who are living with early stages of dementia…

The Effects of Mixing Medications & Sun Presented By:  Michelle Stimpson, RN, Trauma Program Manager, Lutheran Hospital Tuesday June 23rd, 2-3 PM You know your medications cause sun sensitivity but do you know the other adverse effects?  Learn what signs/symptoms to look for when the temp rises and how to read your medication labels.  …

Presented by: Dan Ingles - Merrill Lynch, Charles Ofstein - Elder Care Attorney with DeMent and Marquardt, and Gil Bromley - Regional Manager with Lincoln Financial. Join us for an in-depth discussion with three industry experts on Long-Term Care (LTC) planning and learn how to protect your financial future. Topics include the basics of LTC,…

Presented By:  Emily Schwartz, President Veterans Financial, Inc. Did you know that the Veteran's Administration Pension helps to cover the cost of Assisted Living?  Residents may earn up to $27,192 annually with the VA Aid and Attendance Pension.  Please join us to understand how you, your loved-one or clients can go about obtaining this pension.…

Full Code Vs. DNR Thursday, July 30th 3:30-4:30 PM Location: Hall's Tavern at Coventry:  5745 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN  46804 Presented By:  Joy Rodriguez, Community Relations Director at Southern Care Hospice and Amy Hake, Community Relations Director at North Woods Village The term "code status" is used often in healthcare settings and it is…

Presented By:  Colleen Mull, RN, Elara Caring Please join us for a live webinar to discuss various strategies and approaches to tell someone you love that they have dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. We will cover how to best help someone who doesn't want help or who doesn’t believe that they have a memory impairment.

Unraveling the Different Diagnoses of Dementia & Their Associated Behaviors Presented By: Dr. Christina Stemmler, Psy.D.- Fort Wayne Neuropsychology Thursday, August 27th 5-6 PM When your loved one is first diagnosed with dementia, it can be a very confusing time for everyone involved. Dr. Stemmler will be here to explain the different diagnoses of dementia…