Use of this approach has been shown to provide significant benefits such as decreasing falls by as much as 50% and antipsychotic drug use by as much as 75%,

Hearthstone Alzheimer Care
This is a good summery of This program.

 

 

Cheers to everyone that is working so hard to bring the importance of good dementia training to the fore. Thank you all for sharing these wonderful resources! Hearthstone’s I’m Still Here™ Approach is a comprehensive, non-pharmacologic, resident-driven method of working with persons living with cognitive impairments that provides a high level of meaningful engagement and can significantly reduce the common symptoms associated with dementia. This methodology has been researched for over 20 years and has been field tested extensively at Hearthstone’s six assisted living residences. Use of this approach has been shown to provide significant benefits such as decreasing falls by as much as 50% and antipsychotic drug use by as much as 75%, while creating a substantial increase in the quality of life for persons living with cognitive challenges. The Hearthstone Institute provides training and certification in the approach to organizations that care for persons experiencing all stages of memory loss, including SNFs, CCRCs, Homecare and Assisted Living providers. Please contact me if you are interested in learning more about how to bring this approach to your community (wecare@thehearth.org). By Sharon Johnson

 

 

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

GEM Adult Day Services, Inc.

Gentle Expert Memorycare

252-480-3354

 

Top Priority

 

 

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From: Tommy Fulcher [mailto:bounce@bounce.myngp.com] On Behalf Of Tommy Fulcher
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2014 9:10 AM
To: Angelo Sonnesso
Subject: Re: Top Priority

 

Friends,

The news about the environmental damage to the Dan River caused by the recent coal ash spill has been alarming.  As bad as the environmental impact has been it could get even worse.  It is possible that the public might get stuck with the bill to clean it up.  This is completely unacceptable.

Our campaign has created a petition demanding that our state holds polluters accountable for their own actions and not the public.

This is a very critical issue.  Click here to sign our petition to ensure that when corporations harm the environment the burden does not fall on our families. 

Protecting our natural resources is vital to our economy and environment.  Please sign this petition today and tell Duke Energy they must pay for the environmental damage to the Dan River. 

Tommy Fulcher

Campaign Manager, Stan White Campaign

P.S., Once you sign the petition, click here to share it with your friends.  Forward To A Friend

 

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Nags Head NC 27959 United States

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Take The Pledge

 

 

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From: Tommy Fulcher [mailto:bounce@bounce.myngp.com] On Behalf Of Tommy Fulcher
Sent: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 12:41 PM
To: Angelo Sonnesso
Subject: Take The Pledge

 

 

I just had a great conversation with Becky Howard in Currituck County today and she said "It is so rare to see someone as genuine as Stan who is willing to serve the people despite all of the negativity these days. I was pleased to hear Stan speak at the Currituck County Democratic Party meeting and it is great to see him out in the district working hard to win back the senate seat".  My friends that is the essence of the campaign.  We have to remind people to look past the negativity and take a clear look at the people who seek to represent them. 

Every day I speak to people who tell me that they are excited about Stan running for North Carolina State Senate this year and how much they miss his leadership and representation. 

At a public meeting in Knotts Island people were encourage to know that Stan remains committed to fighting against unfair ferry tolls for local residents even though the incumbent has continued to flip-flop on the issue.

I hope all of you will make a pledge to forward this message to at least 10 of your friends and neighbors and ask them to visit our campaign website.  Grassroots outreach is the only sure-fire way to combat the money machine that will back Stan's opponent.    

Whether it is at the Wildlife Arts Festival in Beaufort County or the Stumpy Point Oyster Roast in Bayview Chapel, people are enthused when they hear about Stan's commitment to continue serving them and fighting to bring common sense back to our state government.

I hope that Stan can count on you to spread the word to your friends. 

Sincerely,

 

Tommy Fulcher

Campaign Manager, Stan White for Senate

.P.S. Want to help our campaign?  Forward this email to at least 10 of your friends.

 

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FW: Gene therapy technique for Choroideremia patients helps restore some vision

Angelo Sonnesso M.A. M.S. QDCP
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Social Worker III
Pasquotank DSS
709 Roanoke Ave
Elizabeth City, NC27909
(Office) 252-338-2126 Ex179
(Fax) 252-335-7192
Cell: (252) 202-1190
angelo.sonnesso@dhhs.nc.gov
www.ncdhhs.gov/dsb

Email correspondence to and from this address is subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized State official. Unauthorized disclosure of juvenile, health, legally privileged, or otherwise confidential information, including confidential information relating to an ongoing State procurement effort, is prohibited by law. If you have received this e-mail in error, please notify the sender immediately and delete all records of this e-mail.

From: Welton, Dennis
Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 8:48 AM
To: DSB-ALL
Subject: Gene therapy technique for Choroideremia patients helps restore some vision

Another medical breakthrough that restores (some) sight to individuals who have Choroideremia - a rare form of progressive blindness:
http://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/01/16/gene-therapy-improves-vision-patients-with-form-incurable-blindness/?intcmp=latestnews

Sincerely,

Dennis Welton, MSBME, MBA
N.C. Department of Health and Human Services
Assistive Technology Consultant
NC Division of Services for the Blind
4265 Brownsboro Rd., Suite 100
Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Phone: 336-896-2227 x224
Fax: 336-896-7048
dennis.welton@dhhs.nc.gov<mailto:dennis.welton@dhhs.nc.gov>
www.ncdhhs.gov/dsb/<http://www.ncdhhs.gov/dsb/>

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"Hopeful Aging" with Sharon Johnson

Date: Thursday February 27^th
           Currituck Cooperative extension Center - Barco NC

Time: 10:30 -3:30

Cost   $15.00 scholarships available to family caregivers [if needed] includes lunch and light snacks

RESPITE  (From 10:30 – 3:30) or relief from the caregiving role is available during the workshop –please register by Jan. 30^th [there is no charge but you must register so that we can provide enough caregivers]

Venders spaces are limited, the cost is just $15.00

 

GEM Adult Day Services, Inc. is sponsoring Hopeful Aging for people with and without memory loss                                                                     and we are very thankful for the support of:
Sharon Johnson of The Hearthstone Institute

Laura Alverico and Lynne Raiser of The Area Agency on Aging

Olivia Jones of Currituck Cooperative Extension

Courtney Gallop of Gallop Funeral Services.

Check out the link below if you would like to know more about Hearthstone Care  

 http://www.thehearth.org/johnzeiselbio.html

 

For more information please call Gail Sonnesso 252-480-3354                                                                                                                                       or email gsonnesso@gmail.com  or visit our website www.thegemcenter.org

 

Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS

GEM Adult Day Services, Inc.

Gentle Expert Memorycare

252-480-3354

 

GEM November events

Date & Time Event & Location
November 10th @2:00 Candle lighting to Honor Remember & Care for our
friends and family member with memory loss, veterans and those loved ones
that have passed St. Andrews by the Sea, NH
November 13th @11:30 Rosalind Pugh Project C.A.R.E
Players Grille, Nags Head
November 14th @2:30 Memory Screening Community Care Clinic of Dare
November 20th @3:30 Caring TEENS Dare County Parks & Rec. building KDH
November 27th @10am Caring TEENS & FOY Dare County Center
Program with Purpose
December 4th @3:30 Caring TEENS Dare County Parks & Rec. building KDH
December 6th @2:30 Dr. Philippi, Neurologist
UUCOB Herbert Perry Road Kitty Hawk
December 10th @3:30 Caring TEENS Dare County Parks & Rec. building KDH
December 14th @ 7pm Violins & Voices a Classical Christmas Concert
St. Andrews by the Sea, Nags Head
This is our only fundraisers please support us! Tickets $10.00 includes
refreshments
December 17 @3:30 Caring TEENS Dare County Parks & Rec. building KDH
January 8th @ 11:30 End of Life Care Mary Leatherwood Community Home
Care & Hospice. Courtney Gallop - Gallop Funeral Services
January TBA Dementia 101 * Caring Effectively * Qualified Dementia Care
Provider Workshop * Mentor Training
January 15th @3:30 Caring TEENS Dare County Parks & Rec. building KDH
FEB 20, 2014 10:00 -4:00 pm
Currituck Cooperative Ext. Hopeful Aging Workshop with Hearthstone
Non-Pharmacologic Interventions for Persons with Dementia
Montessori-inspired Activity Programming (MAPT) for Person With Dementia
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Memory Screening

GEM Day Services, Inc. is providing a Memory Screening
Date: November 14th, 2013
Time: 2:30 - 4:30
Where: Community Care Clinic of Dare on Health Center Drive in Nags Head
We are pleased to announce that Nancy Kosanovich, NP, Tami Chase, RN, Janet
Jordan, RN and Carol Meyer, RN will be providing the screening for GEM.

Why are memory screenings important?

Memory Screenings are the first step toward finding out if a person may have
a memory problem. Memory problems could be caused by Alzheimer's or other
medical conditions.
While a memory screening is not used to diagnose any particular illness and
does not replace consultation with a qualified physician or other health
care professional, it is very helpful. A screening can check a person's
memory and other thinking skills. It can indicate if someone might benefit
from a more complete medical visit.

Call or email Gail Sonnesso at 252-480-3354 or gsonnesso@gmail.com to
register for a complimentary screening.
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
GEM Adult Day Services, Inc.
Gentle Expert Memorycare
252-480-3354



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