E.A.Roberts Alzheimer’s Center presents “Hydration & Nutrition For the Dementia Patient” by Dana Adair at the August 10th Educational Dementia Support Group. Dana Adair is a Certified Dementia Trainer by the Department of Mental Health in the state of Alabama.
Complimentary care is provided during the meeting. Please call 435-6950 for more information. They are located at 169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd., Mobile, AL 36607.
Kyla G. Kelim, Esq. brings her elder law expertise to the next E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center support group, entitling her presentation, “Financial Caregiving – A Caregiver’s Checklist.” The essential information is crucial to the toolbox of any caregiver. Make plans to attend on July 13, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. Complimentary care is available during the meeting. Located at 169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, please call 251-435-6950 for more information.
Don’t wait…Start making preparations now. Linda Collins of the American Red Cross and Laura Harrington, Manager of the Roberts Center will together present this seasonal topic at the June 8, 2017 Educational Dementia Support Group at 10:00 AM at the E.A.Roberts Center, 169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd, Mobile, AL 36607.
Complimentary care will be provided during the meeting. Please call 435-6950 for more information.
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.
Lee Felis, MOT, OTR/I of Mobile Infirmary will present this topic at the next Educational Support Group at E. A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center. The meeting begins at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 13, 2017.
Complimentary care is available during the meeting. Please call 251-435-6950 for more information.
Located at: E.A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center
169 Mobile Infirmary Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36607
Jerry Horn is a retired businessman who expected to spend his golden years traveling and enjoying his grandchildren. Instead, he has spent the last several years focused on caring for Debbie, his beloved wife of 44 years, proving his unfailing love while navigating life with her after a diagnosis of Frontotemporal Degeneration (FTD) combined with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) and Parkinsonism. The diagnosis alone is tough to say but that’s nothing compared to the difficulties of living with this form of dementia that is the most common type for people under the age of 60. There is no cure or effective treatment to slow the progression of damage in the frontal and temporal parts of the brain that can make everyday life increasingly challenging. As neurons die in these regions, the lobes atrophy, wreaking havoc in thinking, communicating, walking, and may cause strange behaviors and poor judgment. The demanding task of providing care 24/7 hasn’t stopped Jerry from trying to help others as well.
Jerry will finally be able to share with others who can understand his need to connect, receive and give support, and learn from each other’s experience. Jerry says, “I see this as a major victory, and I hope that it is only the beginning of an entirely new focus on the FTD side of the dementia spectrum.”
Jerry is a living example of this quote from Anne Frank – “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.”
For this and other dementia support groups, see caregivers unite.org blog or the website calendar.
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.
251-435-6950 | fax 251-435-6940
People living with AD are often reluctant to reveal their challenges, even if they have a
diagnosis, as they and their families are aware of the stigma attached to dementia. Although AD
is the sixth leading cause of death in the US, there is no known cure, or even a way to slow down
the disease. The outlook is often viewed as hopeless, social withdrawal occurs, and loss of
independence is close behind.
The Sigma Kappa Sorority – Lambda Alpha Chapter of Springhill College brought the disease out into the open with
their annual “Sigmalympics” event on campus. The field day may have been all fun and games but the
admission fees collected are given to the Sigma Kappa Foundation, who in turn combine all
Sigma Kappa donations nationally to reach the pledge of one million dollars to the Alzheimer’s
Association-Women’s Research Initiative. This is the third year for the Springhill Chapter to
raise funds and also volunteers to help with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
The second annual Mobile Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at Langan Park on November 5,
2016. Reigning as Walk Chairperson for the second year, Jackie Woodward Barnett feels the
Walk is an important aspect for educating the public about Alzheimer’s disease. As General
Manager at Homecare Companions in Mobile, Mrs. Barnett sees first hand the fear and
uncertainty in her client’s families and how they are all affected when a loved one shows signs
of dementia. Soon after the 2014 Walk in Fairhope, her stepbrother received an Alzheimer
diagnosis. More determined than ever, Mrs. Barnett wants to do what she can to help end
Alzheimer’s disease.
Mrs. Barnett says, “We’re hoping for a great turnout on Walk day at the Mobile Museum of Art
parking lot where teams of people wearing purple will gather for community support, gain
valuable resources, enjoy the Excelsior Band and unite for a common cause – an end to
Alzheimer’s disease.”
The Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary organization in Alzheimer’s care,
support and research. AL/FL Panhandle Chapter activities and resources may be found at
E.A. Roberts Alzheimer Center of Mobile Infirmary presents “Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others” by Pro Health Fitness Team on Thursday, October 13th at 10:00 am. Learn how to take steps to preserve your own health and well being by attending this support group which meets every second Thursday of the month. Complimentary care is provided during the meeting at 169 Mobile Infirmary Boulevard, Mobile, AL.
251-435-6950 | fax 251-435-6940
The E.A.Roberts Alzheimer’s Center Educational Dementia Support Group will be led by Certified Dementia Trainer, Dana Adair. She will speak on “Fall Prevention for the Dementia Patient.” Meeting begins at 10:00 am on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2016. For more information, go to ALZBRAIN.ORG or call 251-435-6950.
Complimentary care will be provided during the meeting.
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