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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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The Great Give 2017
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On May 17, 2017, from midnight to midnight,
the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center
is participating in the Great Give Palm Beach & Martin Counties, a 24-hour online giving event led by the United Way of Palm Beach County, Achieve, Nonprofits First and United Way of Martin County. 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 more than $3 million collectively for 504 local nonprofits! This year, we know we can accomplish even more - will you join us?
This community-wide event celebrates the spirit of giving and the collective effort it takes to strengthen our community while raising critical funds for hundreds of local nonprofits serving every need. Plus, each donation made during the 24-hour period will be amplified by bonus pool dollars and hourly prizes!
Your donation will go a long way in helping us
provide coaching, counseling and supportive services for family caregivers who otherwise cannot afford it. We hope you will consider donating to
the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center through
www.GreatGiveFlorida.org
on May 17, and please remember - 24-hours CAN change our community!
#GreatGive17
Join other donors who gave $20 last year! Will you
help us reach our goal of $5,000?
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Spring Forward with the
Alzheimer's Care Resource Center
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Hello Spring! With the weather finally taking a turn for the better, it's time to get outside and enjoy the warm sunshine. If you're a caregiver to an aging parent or loved one, check out these great springtime activities that will bring happiness to the person you care for.
Together, you could check out a local farmer's market. It's a perfect outdoor activity for seniors. They're usually open early in the morning so the hot afternoon sun can be avoided and there's an abundance of fresh produce for your loved one to choose, pick-out and take home which adds to their sense of independence. If you go to the farmer's market often enough, then this outing can quickly turn into a social event as well.
Another idea is to have a picnic at the park. What brings a family together more than sharing a meal? Welcome the Spring season with a fun family picnic enjoyed in your favorite local park. Don't forget to invite the grandchildren and other little kids. Their child-like energy is therapeutic to aging loved ones and they just love to watch the little ones play.
If all that sounds like too much for your loved one, then consider staying at home to plant something in the garden. Spring is the perfect time to start new life. For loved ones who aren't able to get down on their hands and knees, planting flowers in a hanging basket can be a great alternative. Studies show that older adults who care for things like plants or pets have a higher sense of confidence and self-esteem and watching a plant grow from just a sprout can be very rewarding to your loved one.
This season, let's vow to get outside more, to spend quality time with friends and family and to embrace the natural beauty of this Spring season!
Let your joy burst forth like flowers in the spring.
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FREE Family Caregiver Workshop
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Making Moments Matter
FREE Family Caregiver Workshop
Navigating the Journey: How Validation Techniques Help
Validation is a remarkable approach that reduces caregiver burnout and improves the lives of people living with Alzheimer's disease or other form of memory loss.
This workshop will show caregivers how they can reduce conflict and stress by validating expressed feelings rather than focusing on their loved ones confusion. Tips, tools and simple techniques will be provided to caregivers which are easy to implement and take just a few minutes a day!
Workshop Date:
March 21, 2017
from 10:30am-12:00pm
at the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center
2328 10th Ave N #600,
Lake Worth, FL 33461
Topics will include:
~ How Validation Differs from Other Approaches ~ Successful Validation Techniques ~ Why Validation Works
Light Lunch will be Served. Space is Limited, RSVP (561) 588-4545.
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Quick and Healthy Breakfast Meals
for Busy Caregivers
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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,
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eel free to
call us at (561) 588-4545. Thank you!!
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Tips to Reduce Your Allergic Reactions This Season
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Spring has finally sprung, but unfortunately, it comes with allergy season. Experts believe this year will be a particular high pollen-count year and recommend that everyone be prepared for a potentially rough allergy season.
In an effort to reduce your allergy symptoms, you can follow these steps so you can have a fun and happy spring season:
1. Avoid High Pollen Hours
The pollen count is usually highest between 5:00am and 10:00am. If you or your loved one is especially sensitive to allergies during this season you should try to stay indoors during this time to help alleviate some of the symptoms.
2. Remove Shoes Before Coming Indoors
Remove your shoes before going indoors to avoid bringing pollen into the house. If you don't want to leave your shoes outside, than try entering through a door that has an entry way away from the rest of the house.
3. Clean Up After Being Outside
It's hard to avoid the beautiful weather that comes in the spring season. If you spend a good amount of time outdoors than be sure to clean up when you enter the house. Take a shower or at the least wash your hands and face. Removing pollen from your body and clothes will help to reduce your allergy symptoms.
4. Be Prepared
Sometime this week or in the upcoming weeks, stock up on all necessary allergy medicines just in case your allergies flare up. This includes any prescriptions as well as any over-the-counter medications.
In the United States, it's estimated that about 10% to 30%
of adults are affected by allergies.
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How to Have a Successful Visit with a
Loved One with Memory Loss
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For family caregivers whose loved one has been placed in a facility, the idea of visiting them can be somewhat intimidating. You may feel uncomfortable in the environment or unsure about what to say during your visit. Of course you want your time together to be meaningful, but how can you make that happen?
With the help of our tips from the Alzheimer's Care Resource Center, we can help you to have a successful visit with your loved one who is living with memory loss issues...
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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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| Paint for Fun Class for Caregivers & Loved Ones |
The Alzheimer's Care Resource Center will host
Two monthly Paint for Fun™ classes on
March 10, 2017 & March 17, 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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March 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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