Determining Compass Directions

 

 

Feed: Fred's Head from APH
Posted on: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 4:34 PM
Author: noreply@blogger.com (Michael McCarty)
Subject: Determining Compass Directions

 

Do you know how to determine north from south--and where the sun is not shining? Because moss grows far more profusely on the north side of a tree than on its south side, if a tree is close by, it is normally not too difficult to ascertain north from south. Useful information, don't you think, for the blind and sighted alike? Contributor: Gerry Ellis

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FW: Giving And Receiving Directions; While Walking With A Sighted Guide

 

 

Feed: Fred's Head from APH
Posted on: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 4:35 PM
Author: noreply@blogger.com (Michael McCarty)
Subject: Giving And Receiving Directions; While Walking With A Sighted Guide

 

Instead of allowing others to grab onto you while you are walking with them, you will find that it is both safer and more comfortable for you to hold onto their arm. Let others know that this is your preference and demonstrate for them how this technique works. Grasp their arm above the elbow gently but firmly. Walk slightly behind them so that you can follow their motions. Let them know that physical cues are usually all that are necessary to signal where they are going and that verbal explanations usually are not needed. Tell others that if they think you might need assistance, they should simply ask if and how they can be helpful. Ask them not to make assumptions about your needs. By making this request, you are asking others for the same courtesy they would extend to anyone. Let people know what type of information you wish to receive. Let them know that specific terms such as "right," "left," "north," and "west" are better than pointing or saying "over there." Ask clerks in stores to take you directly to the aisle and not to say "in aisle 4."   This tip is used by special permission from the Oregon Commission for the Blind: http://www.cfb.state.or.us.

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Fw: 8th annual National Memory Screening Day - November 16, 2010

 

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From: gsonnesso@gmail.com

To: news@thecoastlandtimes.net

Cc: 'Beverlie Gregory'

Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2010 9:42 PM

Subject: 8th annual National Memory Screening Day - November 16, 2010

The Alzheimer's Foundation of America's (AFA) announced today that 24 leading professional and trade groups are supporting its 8th annual National Memory Screening Day on November 16. 
     Supporters include organizations across a range of disciplines, such as the American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, American Pharmacists Association, American Geriatrics Society, and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging. 
     On National Memory Screening Day, qualified healthcare professionals provide free, confidential memory screenings and educational materials about memory concerns, successful aging and local resources. The face-to-face screening, which consists of a series of questions and tasks, will be available at thousands of venues nationwide, including senior centers, pharmacies, assisted living facilities and doctors' offices. 
     The test results do not represent a diagnosis, and screeners encourage those with below-normal scores as well as those who still have concerns to pursue a full medical exam. 
     Some memory problems can be readily treated, such as those caused by vitamin deficiencies or thyroid problems. Other memory problems might result from causes that are not currently reversible, such as Alzheimer's disease. 
     "National Memory Screening Day offers the opportunity to engage people across the country in a crucial conversation about cognitive health. It's so important to break through the stigma and denial associated with Alzheimer's disease and other memory problems, and empower individuals to be proactive if they have memory concerns," said Eric J. Hall, AFA's president and chief executive officer. 
      AFA is encouraging community organizations and healthcare professionals to sign up to be host sites for this event.  For more information or to register, call 866.232.8484 or e-mail info@nationalmemoryscreening.org.

THE GEM Center has participated in National Memory Screening Day for the last 4 years and will be providing this service in Dare County on November 16^th, Location TBA, contact Gail Sonnesso, MS at 480-3354 or email gsonnesso@gmail.com to register.

Gail E Sonnesso M.S.

Executive Director

The GEM Center, Inc.

Where Group Respite is Therapeutic for both our Participants, and their Families.

(252) 480-3354

http://www.thegemcenter.org

 

Fw: GEM Events

Up-coming GEM events:

GEM provides… "Dementia care, education and support with love and expertise"

September 11 @ 9am "Walk for the Mind" at Roanoke Island Festival Park. This event is recognizes World Alzheimer's Disease Day. The Funds raised will stay in Dare County and be used to benefit GEM and our  programs of care for people with dementia and their Care Partners. Contact Gail Sonnesso 480-3354

Commerative Candlelighting @ All Saints Episcopal Church in Southern Shores 4pm Sunday November 14^th a program of music and poetry to "Honor, Remember and Care" for people facing dementia. Contact Gail Sonnesso 480.3354

Memory Screening Tuesday November 16^th GEM's staff and board members  will provide  a confidential memory screening in our  community. Time and place TBA. Contact Gail Sonnesso 480-3354

Gail E Sonnesso M.S.

Executive Director

The GEM Center, Inc.

Where Group Respite is Therapeutic for both our Participants, and their Families.

(252) 480-3354

http://www.thegemcenter.org

 

My name is Carlos Carballo and I am a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. I came across your state’s website and have become familiar with the services you provide for the blind & visually impaired citizens of the state of North Carolina.

I would like to ask for your support in publicizing our nationwide, web-based eye research study. Currently, we are recruiting participants for the “Study on the Genetics of Age-Related Maculopathy (GARM II)”. It has been my experience that state agencies are limited in what they can post on their government websites. Is there any other way where blind & visually impaired individuals who take part in your services be distributed the information on our study?
 
If so, what would you require (or prohibit)? I have attached a flyer that we are currently using to make people aware of the study. I can send (via direct mail) several more hard/paper copies for those who may be interested in the form of text pads. Below you’ll find a brief description of our study:

The Jules Stein Eye Institute at University of California, Los Angeles is seeking clinical research volunteers. Dr. Michael B. Gorin is conducting a nationwide study of genetic and other risk factors that contribute to the development of age-related macular degeneration (also known as Age-Related Maculopathy). Individuals or members of their family may be eligible to participate in this observational study (this is not a treatment trial) which does not require that individuals travel to UCLA, but allows individuals to participate through a confidential and secure website. Individuals will be required to give 1 saliva sample or have their blood drawn (20 ml). Photographs of the retina will be covered by the study.

The study is looking for:

1. Individuals from 49 to 65 years old who have/had a least one parent with macular degeneration. Spouses or partners will be included.
2. The parent(s) who have Age-Related Macular degeneration or have a first-degree relative with the disease (siblings).

If an individual wishes to learn more about this study, they can go to the following website and read about the study with complete anonymity (and even send questions to the research coordinators).

https://jseiclinres.jsei.ucla.edu/garm/

UCLA IRB Number: 08-11-008-02
Expiration Date: June 22, 2011

Feel free to contact me or one of our research coordinators TOLL-FREE at 1(800)286-8581 for more information. Thank you for your time and the work you do.
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Carlos Carballo
Clinical Research Coordinator
Retinal Disorders and Ophthalmic Genetics Division
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Jules Stein Eye Institute
100 Stein Plaza, DS-2-545
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7000
Phone:  (310)794-1250
Fax:        (310)794-5701
https://jseiclinres.jsei.ucla.edu/garm/
carballo@jsei.ucla.edu

Angelo Sonnesso M.A. M.S.

Social Worker III

 

 

 

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information wanted

If you have any items that you believe would benefit our community, or that
will improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities, please share
them .
Thanks

Angelo Sonnesso
Secretary, The Lions Club of Nags Head
angelo@angelomusic.com

Fw: GEM EVENTS

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From: <gsonnesso@gmail.com>
To: <asonnesso@gmail.com>
Cc: "'Jeanne Reilly'" <jeanne.beaner@gmail.com>; "'edna jenkins'"
<jenkinsobx@charter.net>; "Linda Putnam" <lp@outerbanksseniors.com>;
<mccabegrn@juno.com>; <lelebrickhouse@hotmail.com>; <ORayGray@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 10, 2010 9:07 PM
Subject: GEM EVENTS

> GEM EVENTS
> June 16th
> Celebrate our Flag at Grace Lutheran Church Nags Head
> From 1:30 - 3pm
> Refreshments - Patriotic Music - Special Presentation about our Flag
> Family caregivers and care recipients welcome!
> There is no charge but reservations are welcome
> Call Gail at 480-3354
> Live Music and Fish & Chicken Dinner
> The Captain's Crew LIVE
> Dinner by the Wanchese Lions Club
> All at The Dare County Center Manteo
> Saturday August 7th
> From 5-7pm
> All for $10 a plate Eat in or take out!
> All proceeds will benefit the GEM Center and our programs of care for
> families facing dementia
> For tickets or more information please call Gail
> Gail E Sonnesso M.S.
> Executive Director
> The GEM Center, Inc.
> Where Group Respite is Therapeutic for both our Participants, their
> Families and Volunteers.
> (252) 480-3354
> http://www.thegemcenter.org <http://www.gemdayservices.org/>
>
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