Tax and Estate Planning 101 Hosted by Ben Collier, Collier Financial and Cory Swagger, Swagger Law Wednesday June 13, 2018, 5:30-7 Proper tax and estate planning are essential tools needed to avoid common mistakes for you and your loved ones.  Join North Woods Village for this informative and interactive planning event.   Dinner will be…

Directed by: Certified Virtual Dementia Tour Facilitators. This is a unique, individual, immersive experience of simulated dementia. If you wish to understand the physical and mental challenges of those with dementia, please join us. Refreshments will be served. Space is limited to 12 tours for this free event. RSVP to 574-247-1866 or online at NorthWoodsMemoryCare.com.

TAI JI & DEMENTIA Presented by: Tai Ji Instructor Chris Campbell Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - 10-11 AM Tai Ji, or more commonly known as Tai Chi, is an ancient Chinese martial art which nurtures and enhances the immune system while helping to improve posture, gait and balance.  Join us as Chris Campbell shares the…

Presented by: Patti Fortier - Great Lakes Caring Coordinator and special guest Penny Gripe - Great Lakes Caring and pet therapy dog, Carson. Please join us to learn how pet therapy can help improve the symptoms of dementia, bring joy and happiness, and improve one's overall quality of life. Refreshments will be served. Seating is limited…

Garden Therapy & Dementia Presented By:  Angi-Stoner Gast, Life Enrichment Director Thursday, July 26, 2018 1-3 PM Garden Therapy can increase creativity and self-esteem, while providing an outlet for stress and sharpening fine motor skills.  Best of all it provides you and your loved one an opportunity to engage.  Join us for this hands-on event…

Presented By:  Renee Provost, C.D.T., Director of Life Enrichment. Garden Therapy can increase one's self-esteem and sharpen fine motor skills in those with dementia. Best of all, it provides you and your loved one an opportunity to engage on many levels. Join us for this hands-on event and take home a plant for your garden.…

Presented by: Colleen Mull, RN, P.C.C., Great Lakes Caring. For the person with dementia and their caregivers, routine care tasks like bathing, toileting, and dressing, can become unpleasant, even frightening experiences. This is especially true if the caregiver does not have any guidance on how to accomplish such tasks. Join us to learn some tips…

Presented by: Susan Lies, RN, MSN, QMCP, CDCP, Sponsor - Great Lakes Caring. In making the decision when to move a loved one, there are no right or wrong answers. Join us as we discuss what signs and symptoms to look for that may help guide your decision making process.

  Cookout & Silent Auction to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association Thursday, September 6, 4:30-6:00 PM Join North Woods Village as we host a Cookout and Silent Auction to raise funds for the Alzheimer’s Association.  A variety of items donated by the Greater Fort Wayne community will be available to bid on during the…

Presented by: Susan Lies, RN, MSN, QMCP, CDCP.  Environment is critical to our well-being, quality of life, safety and mood.  Please join us to discuss how to create a safe and therapeutic environment for our loved ones with dementia.