Thursday, March 1, 2012

Fw: corrected calendar MAR 12 calendar The Sup+per Club events

 
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Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 4:59 PM
Subject: corrected calendar MAR 12 calendar The Sup+per Club events

The Sup+per Club

people+people=a community of care and support for our elders  

 

Promoting optimal quality of life, health and wellbeing for seniors

A G.E.M. Center Program

 

 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dare County Center

 

Thursday March 1,  11:00 -2pm

 

 

11- 2 Program with a Purpose

11-12  Caregivers Support Group

 

Call Gail Sonnesso for info about                 Respite during the support group

Call Ann Groves @252-413-8848 for Info

          Program with a Purpose      

1)   Bingo with Papa John

2)   Chair Exercise with Alex

3)   Lunch

Easter Baskets for disabled kids

Call Gail @ 480-3354 to register

 

Tuesday March 13th 2:30 -4:00

Learning and Enrichment at the Aquarium

 

1)   Entrance Fee waived by Aquarium

2)   Tour w/ Kay White

3)   Marine Craft * Additional Charge TBA 

 

Call Gail @ 480-3354 to register

 

Tuesday March 14TH   3-4:30

Snackin' with a Specialist

                  

Kimberly Chalot, NP-C

Baum Senior Center KDH

Topic: Sleep Apnea

Albemarle Hospital

 

FRIDAY MARCH 16th, 7-9pm

HARMONY CAFÉ

Dare County Center

Just Play'n Dixieland Tickets $5.00                                                                                                                      and includes dessert

 

Wednesday March 21, 3-6pm

 SUP+PER CLUB

UUCOB Kitty Hawk

1)   Exercise ;Craft ;Music ;Dinner

Call Gail @ 480-3354 to register

 

March 26,28,30
Caring Effectively 9:30 -1:30

COA's Manteo Campus

Call Sherri @ 473 2264 x225 to register

 

Fw: Poster Just playn dixieland DD CENTer 3 16 2012

 
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Sent: Wednesday, February 29, 2012 4:49 PM
Subject: Poster Just playn dixieland DD CENTer 3 16 2012

HARMONY CAFÉ PRESENTS

JUST PLAY'N DIXIELAND

7pm Dare County Center in MANTEO

Friday March 16th @7pm

Tickets $5.00 and include coffee and Cake

 

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Alzheimer's Caregiving from a Strong Foundation

This quote is from Bob who is taking care of his mother and writes a blog

"As it turned out, the rock solid foundation of understanding I acquired allowed me to develop all kinds of techniques and strategies to make my caregiving effort more effective. I knew what was happening, why it was happening; and as a result, I could focus on developing an effective solution to the problem.

Sadly, much of the information I needed then, and that, most Alzheimer's caregivers need now, is not readily available. Not easy to get or find."

Go to Alzheimer's Reading Room alzheimersread@gmail.com for the full article

By Bob DeMarco
Alzheimer's Reading Room

He is a caregiver calling out to others to learn about the disease. Knowledge and understanding are always helpful.

My best,

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

 

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Fw: March SUP+PER CLUB EVENTS

G.E.M. SUP+PER CLUB Programs for March

Gentle Expert Memorycare


Contact Gail Sonnesso @ 252.480.3354

Join GEM friends at the Dare County Center for our Program with a Purpose on Thursday March 1 from 11-2. We will be making and filing Easter Baskets for kids with disabilities in the Dare County School System.

The Caregivers support Group will be meeting concurrently with Ann Grooves and if you would like your loved one to join Program with a purpose while you attend the Support Group call Gail at 480-3354 to register them.

Kim Chalot, NP from Albemarle Hospital will talk about sleep apnea at the Baum Center for our March "Snackin' with a Specialist" Wednesday March 14th at 3pm.

We will join Kaye White for our Learning and Enrichment program. Kaye will guide us in a tour of the Aquarium and we will enjoy a nautical picture frame craft with Beth, the fun starts at 2PM on Tuesday March 13th. (*There is a fee for the craft)

Just Play'n Dixieland returns to Harmony Café on Friday March 16th 7pm at The DARE COUNTY CENTER in Manteo. Enjoy the music and refreshments as you support Dare County seniors and their families.

THE SUP+PER CLUB will meet at the Unitarian Church in Kitty Hawk on Wednesday March 21 at 3pm. The Club is an opportunity to make friends and enjoy sampling different ways to exercise, make a craft, and enjoy live music and a meal together.

G.E.M. programs are designed to add an extra layer of support and structure enabling success and fun for seniors.

For more information or to register for these programs call Gail Sonnesso, MS, Q.D.C.P. , at 252.480-3354 or email her at gsonnesso@gmail.com. 

Thank you,

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monday, February 13, 2012

Tax tips for caregivers

 
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Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 5:40 PM
Subject: FW: Tax tips for caregivers

FYI,

 

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

 

 

 

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Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 10:56 AM
To: gsonnesso@gmail.com
Subject: Tax tips for caregivers, Should I quit my job to care?

 

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Monday, February 6, 2012

Fw: Workshop ALZ & prevention

 
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Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 8:51 PM
Subject: Workshop ALZ & prevention

Press Release:  What is it, if it's not ALZ?                                                              

Wednesday February 8th

Baum Center 3:00-4:30

Contact: Gail Sonnesso 480-3354

John Mullen, M.D., The Baum Center and The G.E.M. Center will offer a workshop about diagnostic and prevention techniques for ALZ and other dementias.

Dr. Mullen will discuss the importance of early diagnosis and the role of the Caregiver. Dr. Mullen retired to the Outer Banks after a career as an orthopedic surgeon. From 2003- 2011 He worked first  in St. Mary's and then St. Josephs Hospital; Level II trauma center and was on call for orthopedic and emergency surgery. During his career Dr. Mullen cared for his patients after surgery and observed confusion in the patient after surgery.

 

Discussion of current trends in brain health and prevention based on the informative book by Gary Small, M.D. "Alzheimer's Prevention Program will be shared."

The only "cure" for Alzheimer's is prevention, and The Alzheimer's Prevention Program shows the reader how to take control.  An American is diagnosed with Alzheimer's every 70 seconds. Here, right now, is an easy-to-follow, science-based breakthrough program that will add years of brain health and mental clarity to a person's life.

This program is valuable for all families facing memory loss and all who would like to learn more about prevention there is no charge and all are welcome.

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: Dr. John Mullen talks about ALZ and other dementias flyer 2 8 12

 
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Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 8:28 PM
Subject: Dr. John Mullen talks about ALZ and other dementias flyer 2 8 12

Hi,

 

Please join Dr. John Mullen at the Baum Center this Wednesday (2/8) at 3pm as he discusses what is Dementia and how not all dementias are ALZ type.

Please share this with folks that might be interested.

My best,

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