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Our newsletter is filled with information on some of the wonderful programs and services we offer to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, dementia or other memory impairment.
As always, our team is here to help ~ whenever you are ready to reach-out!
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Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month
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The Alzheimer's Association "Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month" is June. It's a time to shine a purple light for the millions of individuals world-wide and all the family members and caregivers locally affected by Alzheimer's disease. We need your help to honor those struggling with this disease every day by mobilizing friends, families, neighbors, co-workers and customers to help bring an end to Alzheimer's disease. The time is now to commit to going purple during Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month (ABAM). The end of Alzheimer's starts now. The End of Alzheimer's Starts with YOU.
To promote and show your support:
Here's how to change your profile picture in 3 easy steps:
1. Right click on the END ALZ icon and save to your computer.
2. Log into your Facebook account. Move your cursor
over your current profile picture and select "Change Picture."
3. Use the browse function to locate and upload the END ALZ graphic.
During the month of June, the Alzheimer's Association
asks people around the world to take the Purple Pledge and
use their brains to fight Alzheimer's disease.
With warmest regards,
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The Great Give 2017
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 As you probably know,
the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center
participated in the Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties, a 24-hour online giving event. Great Give 2017 is designed to raise as much money as possible for local nonprofits in just one day! Last year, thanks to generous donors like you, we raised about $700! This year, we are proud to let you know that we raised over $1,000!
We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who helped us reach this goal!
Your donation will go a long way in helping us
provide coaching, counseling and supportive services for family caregivers who otherwise cannot afford it
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Thank you so much for all the donations we received!
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What to Buy for Father's Day When Dad Has Dementia
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 What could be better than getting a present on a special day? Mother's day or Father's day: These and many more occasions offer an excuse or a reason to give a gift to that loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia.
We recommend that you consider two important things when selecting a gift for a person with Alzheimer's disease. Choose something that will make things easier for him, things that will help maintain a degree of independence. The collective name for this type of product is
Aids for Daily Living. This could be a product that helps her to remember to take his medicine or to accomplish an everyday task that the progression of the disease is making more difficult. It could be an item that helps him locate something when he forgets where he used it last.
Another important consideration: find something that is fun, something that he will really enjoy.
Best Alzheimer's Products have spent countless hours finding activities that are delightful at the same time that they are engaging and stimulating. That could be sensory stimulation, cognitive stimulation, or physical stimulation. If an activity stimulates it will probably be fun.
It is also important to consider the stage he or she is in when selecting a present for a person with Alzheimer's. In the earliest stages, gifts need not be different than what you might have given her before the diagnosis. Games and activities should reflect her interests and challenge her to exercise her brain as well as her body. As the condition progresses activities should be less challenging, but should still reflect her interests and keep her involved. Later stage gifts should concentrate on providing comfort while stimulating the senses.
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How to Connect with Dad on Father's Day
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"You're Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don't"
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June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness
Month Film
"You're Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don't"
Lee Gorewitz wanders on a personal odyssey through her Alzheimer's and Dementia Care Unit. This film challenges our preconceptions of illness and aging.
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Wed. June 7th at 2:00pm
Okeechobee Boulevard Branch
5689 Okeechobee Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33417
Phone: 561-233-1880
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Mon. June 19th at 2:00pm
Hagen Ranch Road Branch
14350 Hagen Ranch Road
Delray Beach, FL 33446
Phone: 561-894-7500
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Tues. June 13th at 6:00pm
Main Library
3650 Summit Boulevard
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Phone: 561-233-2600
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Thurs. June 22nd at 2:00pm
Greenacres Branch
3750 Jog Road
Greenacres, FL 33467
Phone: 561-641-9100
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Thurs. June 15th at 2:00pm
Lantana Road Branch
4020 Lantana Road
Lake Worth, FL 33462
Phone: 561-304-4500
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Fri. June 30th at 2:00pm
Tequesta Branch
461 Old Dixie Highway North
Tequesta, FL 33469
Phone: 561-746-5970
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Remember to pre-register for this film (53 mins)!
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Support Us When Shopping on Amazon
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mazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Alzheimer's Care Resource Center
whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.
AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support your favorite charitable organization every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at smile.amazon.com, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to your favorite charitable organization. You can choose from nearly one million organizations to support, but we certainly hope that you will support the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center.
If you have questions or would like more
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nformation,
contact the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center,
f
eel free to
call us at (561) 588-4545. Thank you!!
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Hurricane Season 2017
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 It only takes one storm to change your life and community. Tropical cyclones and hurricanes are among nature's most powerful and destructive phenomena. If you live in an area prone to tropical cyclones and hurricanes, like south Florida then you need to be prepared. Even areas well away from the coastline can be threatened by dangerous flooding, destructive winds and tornadoes from these storms. The National Hurricane Center issues watches, warnings, forecasts, and analyses of hazardous tropical weather.
The Time to Prepare is NOW!
What should you do to prepare for a hurricane?
Get a plan. The most important step is to identify your hurricane risk. Do you live in an evacuation zone? If so, you need to plan on where you and your family would ride out the storm if you are told to evacuate. Most people only need to evacuate a few miles from the coast to avoid the dangers of storm surge. Find a friend or relative that lives outside the storm surge evacuation zone and have a plan to ride out the storm with them. You should also establish a family communications plan in case you are not together when you need to evacuate.
Once a person understands their risk for hurricane impacts, an appropriate disaster safety plan should be developed to help ensure an individual's and a family's safety. A disaster safety plan is a comprehensive plan that identifies all of the steps a family needs to take before, during, and after a disaster to ensure maximum personal safety and property protection. For a step-by-step guide on creating a family disaster plan please see
Florida's Get a Plan guide.
Hurricane season begins June 1st and ends on November 30th.
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Overcoming Battles in the Bathroom
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Hello and welcome. Most family caregivers already know that it's not uncommon for a loved one with dementia to refuse to shower or bathe. Finding a way to encourage them will take some trial and error. The following tips will help you to overcome bathing battles and help keep your loved one's hygiene in check.
- 1. Find ways to simplify the routine
Make sure all your necessary items are already set out. For example, shampoo, soap, towels and clean clothes. If your loved one uses a shower chair then make sure it is secure and ready for use.
Additional things to think about to make the experience as pleasant as possible for your loved one include:
- Is the temperature of the room too cold for my loved one?
- Is the water too hot or cold for my loved one?
- Are there throw rugs or bath mats I can remove for safety purposes?
- Is this a relaxing environment?
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| Join Our Walk to END Alzheimer's Team |
Unite in a movement to reclaim the future for millions. Join our team for the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®, the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer's disease. Together, we can advance research to treat and prevent Alzheimer's, and provide programs to improve the lives of millions of affected Americans.
2017 Walk to End Alzheimer's - West Palm Beach
Saturday, October 28, 2017
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions!
Together, we can END Alzheimer's!
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We Need Your Old iPods
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The Alzheimer's Care Resource Center is proud to be a MUSIC & MEMORY Certified Organization. Our goal is to bring music to everyone who chooses to participate in the MUSIC & MEMORY program, but we're going to need some help.
Do you have a gently used iPod that you no longer need? Help us spread the music and find your iPod a good home for someone living with dementia.
Your
iPod donation will go to a person with Alzheimer's disease or dementia to help improve their quality of life. Personalized music on an iPod revitalizes a person and restores a deep sense of self to those suffering from Alzheimer's. Please help us make a difference in the life of a loved one!
To send us an old iPod, please mail or bring it in to this address:
2328 10th Ave North #600
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Thank you for taking the time to consider supporting
us and the families we serve!
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Words of Wisdom from Dad
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| Paint for Fun Class for Caregivers & Loved Ones |
The Alzheimer's Care Resource Center will host
a monthly Paint for Fun™ class on
Friday, June 16, 2017
from 10:00am - 12:00pm.
There is no charge to attend!
Working step by step, with our instructor, you will create your very own masterpiece. During the painting class, participants will enjoy upbeat music, snacks, and refreshments in a fun and cheerful environment.
When complete, all participants can keep their painting as a souvenir. Come join the fun!
No experience needed! Space is limited.
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| Become a Comforting Companion |
Would you like a rewarding job as a caregiver where you can make a difference in someone's life? Do you know someone who enjoys working with the elderly?
We are currently looking for caring, kind, dependable and personable individuals who desire to provide non-medical, in-home care to the elderly. Tasks typically include:
- Companionship and conversation
- Meal preparation and planning
- Light housekeeping
- General assistance
If you're a warm, enthusiastic and compassionate person with a heart for working with seniors, then the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center could be perfect for you. We offer competitive pay and a personally rewarding work environment where you can truly feel good about what you are doing.
Call Today to Learn How to Get Started! (561) 588-4545
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June 2017 Calendar of Events
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About Us
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The Alzheimer's Care Resource Center, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization,
is the only non-profit organization in Palm Beach, Broward, Martin and St. Lucie county focused strictly on meeting the needs of Alzheimer's and dementia caregivers. We are so excited that we can bring these wonderful programs and services to the community and further our mission of helping caregivers to relax, renew and reach-out to help meet their own unique self-care needs.
You can reach us at
(561) 588-4545
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Sincerely,
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