Dear, Volunteers and Friends,
We will be making watercolor bookmarks with artist Laura Howard. There is no charge for the class. Please respond to this email or call Gail at 480-3354.
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!
Dear Friends,
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from Melanie(She is the trainer in
the video "Accepting the Challenge of providing the best care for people
with dementia!"
To register please call Dianne Denny at Spring Arbor 449-4455
Making Your Helping Helpful
11:30-1:30 & look at flyer for second session!
Dare Parks & Rec-602 Mustian Ave, Kill Devil Hills
*Luncheon sponsored by The Outer Banks Hospital
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
www.gemdayservices.org
Harmony Café Kitty Hawk United Methodist Church, May 7, 2016: GEM and Kitty
Hawk United Methodist church are partnering to provide a meaningful and
enjoyable program for frailer seniors in our community. Harmony Café is a
three hour program meeting on Saturday, and includes a craft, lunch and live
music. The program begins at 11am and ends at 2pm. Registration is required.
GEM is a community based non-profit serving Outer Banks citizens since 1997
and we are thrilled that KHUM and Jo Ann Schwartz are hosting our first
Monthly Café. For more information or to register call Gail Sonnesso at
252-480-3354.
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
www.gemdayservices.org
GEM is happy to announce that Rev. David Morris will explore the spiritual
side of person centered care.
GEM's April Lunch and Learn
Thursday April 21 from 11:30 -1pm
Light Lunch will be served if you call to register
Sentara Kitty Hawk 5200 N. Croatan Hwy
"Finding Spiritual Resources for Meeting Dementia"
When we or a loved ones face the reality of living with dementia, our very
deepest sense of who we are, and what gives our life meaning and value, is
challenged. Religious communities and our own sense of the Holy in our
lives can offer important resources for us to tap into as we navigate this
most challenging of spiritual journeys. This "Lunch-and-Learn" conversation
will highlight some of the sources of strength, support, comfort, and
meaning that personal faith and spiritual communities can offer.
Rev. David Morris is the minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation
of the Outer Banks. Both of his parents experienced significant dementia at
the end of their lives, and he brings this experience as well as 15 years of
pastoral ministry to this month's topic.
Call Gail Sonnesso at 252-480-3354 to register
Dear GEM friends,
We are offering a class about “Learning to Care successfully for people living with dementia”
We require two more people for the class to be offered this semester . The info is below and we would love it if you could share it with a friend or family member who might benefit from learning more about caring for a person living with dementia.
If cost is a barrier GEM will scholarship
Where: College of the Albemarle
Dare County Campus across from Chesley Mall
To register: call the College of the Albemarle, call Robert Snyder for registration and payment before end of day Friday 252 335 0821 ex 2250
Class Schedule: April 11,18, 25 and May 2 from 5:30 -8:30 and a practicum at the Dare County Center TBD
Cost $85.00 includes workbook
Instructor: Gail Sonnesso, MS, Q.D.C.S.
Target Audience: Family caregivers, community friends, professional caregivers, Social workers, Ministers, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, respite care providers and church outreach teams
Gail Sonnesso will provide an overview of the different dementias, typical stages of the disease and treatment strategies emphasizing the benefits of person-centered care and a structured day to address behavioral issues.
Emphasis is placed on caring for people with dementia living in the community and information about existing supports and services. Learn what to say when your client/family member says “I want to go home!” You will master techniques to prevent “wandering.” Achieve a better understanding of the disease and design days to meet both your best interests while providing the best care for the person with dementia.
Students completing this class will receive 1.5 continuing educations at COA and 12.0 CEU’s applicable to Assisted Living requirements.
Call Gail Sonnesso for more information and to register.
252-480-3354
Hi All,
Could you share this information and come hear these experts talk about Memory Issues that happen as we age and learn about existing state and local services and supports.
Seminar on Memory Issues
Have you ever returned from the grocery store and realized that you did not buy the one item that you went to get in the first place? Have you gone to visit friends and found their house had moved? Most of us can relate to memory lapses, but it is easy to take such moments for granted and let them go.
How do we care for ourselves or loved ones when memory problems persist? Come hear Gail Sonnesso of G.E.M. and Sheila Davies, a local expert in Health Care Policy and Administration, and Kaye White our Senior Tar Heel REP as they present the Senior Seminar on Memory Issues - Dementia and Alzheimer's.
Both of these ladies are well qualified to address memory issues.
Gail Sonnesso is the founder and executive director of G.E.M. Adult Day Services, Inc. a non-profit organization providing restorative programs for people who are at risk if left alone. Among her many accomplishments, she is a member of the Dementia Care Professionals of America and has completed certification as a Qualified Dementia Care Specialist.
Sheila Davies is currently Director of Public Health for Dare County Department of Health and Human Services. She was instrumental in opening an outpatient substance abuse treatment clinic in Nags Head and implementing evidence-based substance abuse prevention in all Dare County Schools. Shelia is currently serving in her third term as Mayor of Kill Devil Hills. She has served on numerous task forces, committees, and boards including the NC Institute of Medicine Alzheimer's Task Force.
Come hear these experts talk about Memory Issues that happen as we age. The seminar will be held at the Outer Banks Presbyterian Church on Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 1:30 pm.
Monday 4/4 at the Dare County Center in Manteo at 12:30 with Laura Howard – 
in the Dining room
Mondays April 11 & 18th at 1PM
Clay with Julie Moye
at the Kill Devil Hills Co-op
502 S. Croatan Hwy Kill Devil Hills (South of the KDH Post office on the same side of the road)
Please just reply to this email if you plan to join us! Questions Call Gail at 252-480-3354
Thanks,
Gail
