Hello All,
"It's not what you do for me, It's how you make me feel!" says Judy Berry founder of founded Lakeview Ranch, a facility in Darwin, Minn., that offers specialized dementia care to patients of all income levels.
Please share with your friends and especially family caregivers and community friends. This course will provide some valuable insights.
Class 741 – CREATING VIBRANT LIVES FOR FRIENDS WITH DEMENTIA
Participants in this class will learn from DVD and discussion about the work of Dr. John Zeisel, an innovator in non-pharmacological approaches to treating Alzheimer's Disease. His work shows that caregivers can have meaningful relationships with family members and friends living with dementia. The course will offer approaches to treatment such as building memory cues into the environment, which encourages independent movement.
GAIL SONNESSO has worked with seniors and people with dementia since 1986, is Executive Director of GEM, and has completed the Alzheimer's Foundation's training as a Qualified Dementia Care Specialist. She has an MS from ECU and a Certificate in Geriatric Care Management.
ANGELO SONNESSO holds an MA in Music from Columbia University and an MS from ECU. He has worked as a music therapist in long term care and is now a Social Worker with the State of NC. Thursday, Feb 11
People can still sign up for this by going to: allsaints@allsaints-eastcarolina.org The cost to attend is $20 per person and 100% of the proceeds raised go back to support of local non-profit organizations in our community. Saints (40 Pintail Trail Southern Shores, NC 27949)
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!
