We are no longer meeting due to COVID.

Wondering what it’s all about? Here’s what you can expect:

We aim to make our time together a place where singers and care partners experience joy, social interaction, and the satisfaction of singing familiar songs.

We will meet every Thursday at 1:30  – 2:30 pm for six weeks. (Sept. 12 – Oct. 17)

For our first meeting, we ask that you inform us of your wishes about privacy. If you are willing to have your picture used to promote the HeartSong Singers, please sign a media release form. We will also ask for your contact information in order to further communicate with you. There is no cost to participate. Feel free to invite others who are living with dementia to join us.

Upon arrival at each meeting, put on your nametag and pick up a songbook. Please return the nametag and book at the end of practice. Copies of the songs are available to take home.

The bathrooms are down the hall on the right. If you need to take a quiet break, someone will accompany you to the parish hall. Refreshments will be served after the singing.

Our music leader is Richard Jones.

Our accompanist is Joyce Kirkland.

Christ Anglican Church minister is Reverend David Saunders.

Parish Coordinator – Phyllis Bergeron – 251-476-7790

Our administrator and organizer is Beth Reinert.

Please contact Beth with any questions at 251-209-1555 or by email, beth@caregiversunite.org.

Our Facebook page is HeartSong Singers.

We hope you have a wonderful time and will come back every week!

Singing familiar songs together can bring clarity and joy. The HeartSong Singers uses the miraculous power of music to move people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias with their care partners to rediscover themselves, make new friends, learn together, and create something unique together. You are invited to join us! Starts Thursday, Sept 12th – Oct 17th, meeting at 1:30 for one hour, once a week for six weeks.

Our new Alzheimer’s Association Community Outreach Coordinator, Angela Plummer McDonald, comes to the AL/FL Panhandle Chapter with 10 year of experience as an Ambassador to Senator Markey of Boston, MASS. In addition to her volunteer experience, Wingate Healthcare employed her for 4 years as the Director of Memory Care and was director of Home Instead in Boston 5 years prior to that.

She comes to Mobile, following her fiancé, Chris McDonald, who is the assistant Certified Athletic Trainer for the USA baseball team. They will be wed soon in Panama City and settle down in Mobile. Please welcome Angela (AJ) to our area. She is available to speak about AD and is responsible for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s and The Longest Day. Let her know if you want to help by calling 850-225-0680 or reach her at asplummer@alz.org.

E. A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center presents Spirituality & Dementia at their next Educational Dementia Support Group.  The minister of Regency Church of Christ, Allan Eldridge will speak about finding hope during a seemingly hopeless time.

The support group will be on May 11, 2017 at 10:00 AM at the E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center, located at 169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, Mobile, AL  36607.  Complimentary care will be provided during the meeting.  Please call 251-435-6950 for more information.

The E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center presents James Roberson, Regional SHIP Coordinator, at the next Educational Dementia Support Group on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at 10:00 am. He will answer questions concerning changes in Medicare for 2017 and how it will affect your family. The Center is located at 169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, Mobile, AL 36607.  Complimentary care will be provided during the meeting.   Please call 251-435-6950 for more information.

There is a new book on the dementia reading shelf.  I came across this helpful information while perusing my audible library ap and have been listening ever since.  Gary Chapman, author of many versions of “The 5 Love Languages” has partnered with a caregiver (Dr.Edward Shaw) and a relational expert (Debbie Barr) to produce a multi perspective account on how to maintain the love connection with People With Dementia (PWD).

Based on my personal experience of taking care of my own mother and aunt, and befriending many others during our time in assisted living , memory care, and skilled care, I whole heartily agree with what is written in this sweet book. If you need some tips on how to connect or stay connected with PWD, this easy read if for you.

Find more information on “Keeping Love Alive as Memories Fade: The  5 Love Languages and the Alzheimer’s Journey” at  amazon.com

RN Stefanie Willis-Turner will answer questions about Palliative Care at her presentation on January 12th at 10:00 am at E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center.  Complimentary care will be provided during the meeting.

This monthly support group meets at 169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, Mobile, AL  36607.  Please call 435-6950 for more information.

If you haven’t heard Brian LeBlanc’s “Up Close and Personal” story of his experience with Early Onset Alzheimer’s disease, this is your opportunity.  The E. A. Roberts Alzheimer Center holds it’s monthly support group on the second Thursday of each month at 169 Mobile Infirmary Boulevard at 10:00 am. That’s November 10, 2016.  Complimentary care is provided during the meeting.

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