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Via Health, Fitness and Enrichment Center offers GrandFriends, a day care for adults with dementia or special needs. They are located at 1717 Dauphin Street, Mobile, AL 36604.

May 27, 2013 at 11:15 am

 

Via has an enduring reputation for providing vital support services to residents in the Mobile Area. GrandFriends, an adult day services program, is one of the most valuable benefits offered.

GrandFriends combines structured, supervised activities with a safe, affordable and comfortable environment for elderly adults with dementia or special physical needs. The program is available 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Program members can participate one day a week or up to five days. Program members routinely participate in socialization, recreation and exercise activities that are focused on maintaining independence, dignity and life enjoyment within the scope of their individual abilities. Breakfast, a hot lunch and an afternoon snack are provided daily.

The GrandFriends staff consists of Certified Nursing Assistants, a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, fitness trainers, and trained companions and volunteers. They are all dedicated to helping families who are confronted with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease and other age-related issues. The program is dedicated to providing care-givers with much needed respite. Family members and friends are able to continue their daily routines knowing that their loved one is in a caring environment that fosters safety and activity.

All individuals must complete a screening and assessment to ensure eligibility.  Contact Via at 251-478-3311 or go to www.viamobile.org for more information.

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Alzheimer’s and dementia helpline for south Alabama 251-706-4680 or 1-800-AGE-LINE

April 21, 2013 at 9:27 pm

The Area Agency on Aging is pleased to announce its new dedicated Alzheimer’s helpline.  It provides free, trusted, unbiased information about services available in Mobile, Baldwin and Escambia Counties for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.  The phone is answered Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on normal business days.  The service is provided in partnership with the Alzheimer’s &  Dementia Coalition of South Alabama.

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Massage Therapist makes house calls -She believes that one touch of a healing hand can bring healing to a broken heart, a broken soul, a broken body.

April 15, 2013 at 9:31 pm

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Rebecca Joosten has the touch of healing in her fingertips.  A nurse for 30 years, she has provided healing massage since 1995.

She went to Florida Therapeutic School of Massage in Pensacola, FL and opened her practice in 1996 in Mobile. She is certified and licensed in cancer massage, pregnancy, lymphatic drainage, neuro-muscular therapy, myofascial release, Swedish, Hydro-therapy, trigger point therapy, aromatherapy, Ahshiatsu barefoot massage, and spa therapy massage and body treatments. (She is one of 7 massage therapists that opened the spa at Grand Hotel, Point Clear in 2002 and currently work at Battlehouse Spa, downtown Mobile, in addition to her own private clientele).
Price range
$75 – $100 / hour depending on location, $125 – $150 / 90 minutes depending on location. Rebecca does home calls or private appointments – time / hours vary.
Or make an appointment at the Battlehouse Spa (Sat 8-2p, and every second Sunday of the month 8-2p) and request Rebecca as your therapist.
Contact information
251-753-4861, Rebecca Joosten, LMT AL-053
251-338-5700, Battlehouse Spa (hours above)
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