Join Corie Shireman, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Careline Health Group for an informational event to help you and your loved ones navigate the dementia diagnosis. We will be discussing different scenarios and provide helpful resources and ideas to help you and your loved one navigate through this journey. Light refreshments will be served.   Space…

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: Rob Wagley, Educator for Alzheimer's Association, Southwest Region Join us for this complimentary educational event.  Learn a person-centered approach to caregiving, how to reduce caregiver stress, and how relationships can change over time throughout the caregiving journey. Space is limited. Please RSVP by June 26th by  calling 269-397-2200.

Presented By: The Alzheimer's Association, Michigan Chapter Join us for our free Educational Series, presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Learn how to best help the person living with dementia take part in daily activities, how to procide the right amount of support, and balanace safety and independence while manageing expectations. Refreshments will be provided. Space is…

Join us for our free Educational Series, presented by the Alzheimer’s Association. The holidays are often filled with opportunities for togetherness, sharing, laughter and memories. But they can also bring stress, disappointment and sadness. This program shares many tips for caregivers to help navigate the holidays. Hors d’ouvres and beverages will be provided.   Space…

Presented 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…

Presented by: Jill Terwilliger, M.Div., CPCC Grief Coach at Anbau Coaching   Jill Terwilliger, Grief and Change Coach, is coming to North Woods Village to replicate her TEDx Kalamazoo talk on befriending grief. She will discuss the grieving process and how it is different for each individual person. She will cover tools for handling grief,…

Presented by: Jeanne Case AAMS/WMS, Financial Planner - Raymond James   Please join us at North Woods Village, as we welcome Jeanne Case, AAMS/WMS. Jeanne is a financial planner with Raymond James in Kalamazoo; however, she has 20 years of healthcare experience prior to becoming a financial planner. She worked with Hospice and as a…

Presented by: Rick Garlick, CDP, Director of Community Relations and Marketing at North Woods Village   Family members want the best care for their loved ones living with dementia. When caregiving at home becomes a challenge, family members must make the hard decision: Do I keep them at home, or move them to a memory…