The Comstock Township Community Center on Kings Highway, M-96 at Kalamazoo, Michigan offers many beneficial programs for seniors and persons with disabilities. In addition to the travel, outreach, exercise and other community activities, Lori, the program director, is now engaged in beginning and expanding senior services to include dementia learning and consultation sessions.
Memory Matters class with Suzanne Grenaat
An ongoing Memory Matters class has been held and will continue under the tutorship of Suzanne Grenaat, a thirty five year licensed teacher. This is a fun class that helps challenge memory techniques and brain games.
Dementia care sharing and learning sessions with Clarice Cook
There are many great caregivers available for the general population of aging and disabled persons. However, not everyone has the interactive and communication skills to be a successful dementia caregiver. Family members who are trying to decide who will take what role in caring for their loved ones and professional caregivers who want to expand their qualifications in the area of dementia care can benefit greatly from these ongoing sessions.
Information and sharing sessions in dementia care with a local dementia care giving specialist. Clarice Cook, will be starting with introductory sessions for family and professional caregivers, October 12 and 26th of 2012. Interested persons will receive information and resource tools to enhance quality of life and give families peace of mind, helping them to keep a connection with a loved one and learn how to care for themselves in the process.
Family and professional caregivers are invited to be a part of the Dementia Quality Care Team with certificates of completion at the end of the introductory sessions. The introductory classes will be $5.00 per person with a portion going to the dementia care effort at the community center and to pay for information materials.
*Clarice Cook has on the job training and is skilled in working with persons with mental disabilities and dementia issues going back over 20 years. She has participated and is continuing education in dementia care with the National Council of Dementia Practitioners and convention seminar with the Alzheimer's Association.
Join a 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's in your area to support Alzheimer's Research. The walk for the Kalamazoo, Michigan area was held at Celery Flats Interpretive Center & Historical Area, 7335 Garden Lane, Portage, MI. Date and time: Sunday, October 7, 2012
Registration opened at 12:00 PM; Walk beginning at 1:30 PM; 1 and 3 mile routes; Leashed dogs were welcome; Ample parking in lots behind center; Handicap accessible. Despite the rain, the trails were filled with enthusiastic attendants and the Alzheimer's Association reported great success.
The Scrieber Caregiver Conference for the Alzheimer's Association will be Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at Western Michigan University, Fetzer Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
2350 Business Court, Kalamazoo | Directions: http://www.wmich.edu/fetzer/gps-location
Inviting professionals, family caregivers and individuals seeking quality dementia education
Western Michigan University | Fetzer Center | Kalamazoo
2350 Business Court, Kalamazoo | Directions: http://www.wmich.edu/fetzer/gps-location
Inviting professionals, family caregivers and individuals seeking quality dementia education
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