“Recognizing Health Changes in the Dementia Patient” is the topic for the next Educational Dementia Support Group.

February 27, 2014 at 8:29 am

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E. A. Roberts Alzheimer’s Center hosts their monthly support group on the second Thursday of each month.  In the June meeting, Dana Adair will speak on “Recognizing Health Changes in the Dementia Patient.”   Come at 10 a.m. and join the conversation.

Complimentary care will be provided during the meeting.   Please call 435-6950 for more information.

The center is located at 169 Mobile Infirmary Boulevard in Mobile, AL  36607.

2014 Area Agency on Aging Senior Lifestyle Expo planned for May 21.

February 22, 2014 at 11:57 am

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Plan to attend for senior information and resources or to promote your service.  Click below for the details of the event or for forms needed to obtain a table.

2014 Mobile Senior Lifestyle Expo      (2) Sponsor-booth contract Senior Expo 2014

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

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Please contact Gay Watson for information! 251 706-4671

 

Do You have a Yellow Dot in your rear windshield?

February 18, 2014 at 11:03 am

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The “Yellow Dot” program is the first program of its kind in the state of Alabama. It is designed to assist Alabama citizens and first responders in the event of an automobile crash or other medical emergency involving the participant’s vehicle. The program can help save lives during the critical “golden hour” by improving communication at a time when accident victims may be unable to communicate for themselves.

Carol Merkel is working with the Mobile County Sheriff’s office to promote this  program.  She is available to speak to groups about the  “Yellow Dot” program and can be reached at 251-861-3333.

He’ll Come to You – A doctor who makes house calls.

February 16, 2014 at 12:04 am

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A doctor who makes house calls?  Yes.  Check out Dr. Spriggs‘ website and learn all about the services he and his team can provide in Mobile, Baldwin, and Washington counties.

Nursing Care Plan: Using Validation Therapy to Deal with Dementia Patient

February 13, 2014 at 9:17 am

Click on Validation Technique for a helpful article that offers understanding of the dementia patient that can make interacting with them easier and satisfying.

Alabama Florida Panhandle Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association

February 11, 2014 at 6:42 pm

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The Alzheimer’s Association has come to our region and is ready to make a difference.  Peter Cowley, Associate Director in our area since August 2012, addressed the Mobile Senior Coalition meeting today that was held at the Gardens of Daphne Assisted Living Facility.  He spoke about the association and its many resources.  A Walk to End Alzheimer’s is in the planning stages.  For more information, log on to alz.org and search for the local chapter.

Join the Long Good-bye Support Group

February 8, 2014 at 2:44 pm

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The Long Goodbye Alzheimer’s Support Group meets Tuesday, August 15 at noon in the Bishop’s Meeting Room at Dauphin Way Methodist Church.  The cost of lunch is $5.00.  If you plan to eat, RSVP by calling the church at 251-471-1511 by Friday, August 11, 2017.

Save the Date: Dr. David Geldmacher, Alzheimer’s Care Researcher to Speak

February 1, 2014 at 8:56 am

 

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On July 11, 2014, Dr. David Geldmacher, Director, Division of Memory Disorders and Behavioral Neurology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham will speak at the James P. Nix Center in Fairhope, AL from 8am – 12:00pm.  His major focus is Alzheimer’s patients and their improved treatment.

This is an open access educational offering available to both caregivers and clinicians at no charge to attendees.

CEU credits available for licensed nurses, social workers, NH Administrators and ALF Administrators.

Alzheimer’s Family Services can be reached by calling (850) 478-7790 or at www.alzfamserv.org