Press Release
Harmony Café
July 27, 2016
Gail Sonnesso
252-480-3354
GEM ~ Gentle Expert Memorycare and is thrilled that the KHUM Church is hosting a monthly get-together to assist families caring for people living with dementia whether they be spouses, parents, children with early on-set dementia or people with downs syndrome who are now experiencing dementia.
Our August meeting 8/6 will include a performance by the Riff Tides a local band playing the music of the 50’s & 60’s.
This get-together, which is named "Harmony Cafe," will provide a craft/art activity (which encourages conversation and sharing of memories as folks work), a light lunch, exercise time (chair aerobics), and music (group singing).
Frail seniors can attend with their family member or community friend for 3 hours (11 am-2 pm) with hopes that as the seniors were able to "trust" the GEM staff and church volunteers the seniors could be dropped off and picked up by their family, giving these emotionally exhausted caregivers 3 hours of time off on a Saturday to shop, go to the beach, or just relax at home.
Gail Sonnesso would always be at the event, along with her husband Angelo, and other CNP staff (who could assist patients in case of emergencies, help with bathroom time, etc.).
You can register either by email gsonnesso@gmail.com by calling 252-480-3354 through the G.E.M. office. The dates are set for the first Saturday of each month and the program runs from 11 am - 2 pm (NOTE *the September meeting will be on the 10th due to the holiday)
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!
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