All Saints After Dark- Creating Vibrant lives for our friends living with dementia Thursday Feb 11 @7pm

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

www.gemdayservices.org

70% of people living with dementia are cared for at home!

https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter

GEM Art Classes with Laura Howard

We joined Laura at the Arts Council on Tuesday [1/19] and learned to wrap
sea glass and fashion it into jewelry. There were 12 of us: four
participants; three professional  caregivers; one family caregiver; two GEM
board members; Laura and Gail.
Laura as usual had a wealth of beautiful findings, ribbons and sea glass for
us to choose from. Jane brought additional supplies of her own to share,
Helen brought sea glass that she had collected over the years.  
We went around the table and introduced ourselves and shared where we had
been born which led into side stories. Next we created our jewelry amid
laughter and expert help from Laura. Delicious  refreshments were served and
Angelo began playing we joined him in singing the old familiar songs.
One participant said  "this was the best party she'd ever been to!"   
Our Art at the Park programs are designed to teach caregivers [by example]
the best practices in person centered care for example knowing how to engage
the person living with dementia and have them participate in the activity.
This can sometimes be a challenge as the person living with dementia can
very good excuses not to participate. Knowing  person centered care will
 teach the caregiver to how to engage the person enabling them to enjoy the
activity instead of just being an observer. Participation brings the joys of
accomplishment and a sense of purpose! Thank you Laura for a wonderful day!

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
http://www.gemdayservices.org
https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter

Sea Glass Jewelry Making Tuesday Jan 19th at 1pm

Hello Friends,

I am pleased to invite you to a class with Laura at the Dare County arts Council downtown Manteo tomorrow 1/ 19 at 1pm.

We will be making sea glass jewelry with Laura Howard.

And we have a special treat as Angelo will be playing some tunes too.

Hope to see you tomorrow!

Best,

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

AFA Excellence in Care Specialist

GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.

252-480-3354

www.gemdayservices.org

Riff Tides Performance – Friday, January 29

The Riff Tides will perform 1950s Rock and Roll music on January 29.

See www.facebook.com/obxTheRiffTides for more information about the group.

This concert is part of the Music at the Meeting House series, the congregation's ongoing fundraising music events, which host local artists in a quiet, listening environment.

Tickets are $20. Doors open at 7:00 pm. The performance begins at 7:30 pm. Light hors d'oeuvres, desserts, soft drinks, wine and coffee will be served before the performance and during intermission.

Call 252-261-2801 or email info@uucob.org to ask questions.

See www.uucob.org/music for more information.

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

AFA Excellence in Care Specialist

GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.

252-480-3354

www.gemdayservices.org