GEM Delivers

We understand.

Caregiving for a loved one with dementia or physical disabilities is
challenging; however, it can also be a rewarding and fulfilling experience
if you have the appropriate resources and support.

Caregivers often struggle to find an appropriate balance. Attempting to
juggle caregiving, work, friends, family and other important aspects of
daily life can seem overwhelming at times.

Caregiver support is an integral part of GEM's mission. We are dedicated to
providing training, support and encouragement. We truly understand the ups
and downs of caring for a loved one with memory loss and we look forward to
helping you negotiate this important role.

Educate yourself about the disease & Learn Caregiving techniques

Understand the experience of your loved one

Avoid caregiver burnout by taking advantage of Respite Care

Maintain your own physical and mental health

Discuss the situation with family and friends

Foster communication with a physician

Take care of financial, legal and long term care planning issues

Think positive

Reach out for care and support

"ALZ 101"

Teaches the basics about the disease, medications, types of care and
different kinds of dementia. Plus offers information about legal issues.
Call Gail to schedule a class!

"Caring

Effectively"

Learn to "Care Effectively" for your loved one. This six hour class will
help you to better understand the disease and learn caregiving techniques
that really work. Learn the stages and what supports will be needed. Respite
care for your loved provided.

"Drop in" Respite Care

Available at the GEM Center in Nags Head. $15.00 per hour with a One hour
minimum. Available Tuesday-Friday from 10:30-3:30. Financial assistance and
free transportation may be available call Gail for more info.

Take advantage of our GEM "EXERCISE CLASS" for strength & Flexibility that
promotes confidence and self esteem. taught by Marcia Marshall Fitness
trainer. Cost $15.00 per session.

Caregiver success begins with learning about ALZ

"GEM Delivers

with LOVE and EXPERTISE

Dementia Care, Education & Support"

GEM Respite Services,

http://Www.gemdayservices.org

205 Baltic St. Nags Head, NC 27959

PO BOX 3601 Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Phone: 252-480-3354

Fax: 252-480-0359

E-mail: gsonnesso@gmail.com

Barriers And Solutions to Premier Alzheimer's Care

Barriers experienced by caregivers of people with dementia cause
multidimensional stress and a higher risk of caregiver burnout. Our
solution was to identify specific impediments to successful caregiving and
provide targeted services addressing these problems.

We identified eleven circumstances that contribute to caregiver burnout and
stress. A few of them are: denial of the existence of the disease;
confusion about the disease; identifying appropriate supports and knowing
when to add them; and lack of understanding of the progression of the
disease.

GEM Respite Care. provides progressive supports for caregivers beginning
with "ALZ 101" to foster a better understanding of the disease; "Caring
Effectively" a more in-depth dementia specific training and Group Respite
Care designed for people with dementia offering 20 hours a week of caregiver
relief.

Provision of these targeted solutions and services furnishes caregivers with
tools to successful caregiving for their loved ones with dementia, thus
alleviating burnout.

Gail E Sonnesso M.S.
Executive Director
GEM Adult Day Services Inc.
Where group Respite is therapeutic for both our participants, and their
families.
(252) 480-3354
http://www.gemdayservices.org