Hello Friends,
This is a wonderful opportunity to talk with Lynne and learn about the Albemarle Commission and their services and supports for family caregivers.
GEM lunch & learn, Thursday Feb. 12 @11:30 Players Grille, Nags Head
Contact: Gail Sonnesso 480-3354
Lynne Raisor, Family Caregiver Resource Specialist with the Albemarle Commission, our area agency on aging, will be our guest speaker on Thursday Feb. 12th. We will meet at 11:30 at the Players Grille at the Nags Head Golf links.
The Area Agency on Aging is the organization mandated under the provisions of the Older American's Act of 1965 to work on behalf of older adults and their caregivers in Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington Counties. It is the AAA's mission to empower senior adults to enhance their quality of life through training, education, mediation, advocacy and coordination of services.
Family Caregiver Support Program- The National Family Caregiver Support Program was established to help family and informal caregivers care for their loved ones at home for as long as possible. FSCP helps caregivers by providing information to connect them with the right resources; counseling, support groups, and education; respite (short term relief); and short term or one time only services.
Join us for lunch on your own and have an opportunity to learn about these programs from Lynne in an informal atmosphere.
There is no charge but please call Gail at 480-3354 to register and let us know you are coming. GEM Day Services is a local non-profit championing for supports and services for families caring for loved ones with memory challenges. For more information check our website: www.gemdayservices.org
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
www.gemdayservices.org
70% of people with dementia are cared for at home!
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Thursday, February 12, 2015
Join us for Lunch with Lynne Raiser and learn about the programs and services of the Albemarle Commission
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Lynne Raiser To speak at GEM's Lunch & Learn
GEM lunch & learn
Thursday Feb. 12 @11:30
Players Grille, Nags Head
Contact: Gail Sonnesso 480-3354
Lynne Raisor, Family Caregiver Resource Specialist with the Albemarle Commission, our area agency on aging, will be our guest speaker on Thursday Feb. 12th. We will meet at 11:30 at the Players Grille at the Nags Head Golf links.
The Area Agency on Aging is the organization mandated under the provisions of the Older American’s Act of 1965 to work on behalf of older adults and their caregivers in Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hyde, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington Counties. It is the AAA’s mission to empower senior adults to enhance their quality of life through training, education, mediation, advocacy and coordination of services.
Family Caregiver Support Program- The National Family Caregiver Support Program was established to help family and informal caregivers care for their loved ones at home for as long as possible. FSCP helps caregivers by providing information to connect them with the right resources; counseling, support groups, and education; respite (short term relief); and short term or one time only services.
Join us for lunch on your own and have an opportunity to learn about these programs from Lynne in an informal atmosphere.
There is no charge but please call Gail at 480-3354 to register and let us know you are coming. GEM Day Services is a local non-profit championing for supports and services for families caring for oved ones with memory challenges. For more information check our website: www.gemdayservices.org
Thursday, January 29, 2015
GEM February Programs update PLEASE SHARE
GEM February Programs
Thursday Feb 12, 11:30 Lunch & learn | Lynne Raisor Area Agency on Aging, Family Caregiver Resource Specialist | Players Grille , Nags Head Golf Links Sound side |
Tuesday Feb 17th @ 2 | Sea Glass Wrap ~ With Laura Howard Art Classes at the | Dare County Arts Council, Manteo 1st of 8 Classes next 24th Paper Making w/ Faye |
Wednesday Feb 18 1:00 - 4pm Class –Best Practices in Care | Caring Effectively for People with cognitive challenges ~ Class One to Register call Lara (252) 475-9251 or email Lara at lara_parks@alebemarle.edu | Dare County Center, Manteo Feb 25, MAR 4 & 11 |
Thursday Feb 19, 1:30 Art at the Park | Learn about Gyotaku and create your own prints. | Wildlife Refuge in Corolla |
Tuesday Feb 24 @2pm | Paper Making with Faye | Dare County Arts Council, Manteo |
Wednesday Feb 25 1-4pm | Caring Effectively for People with cognitive challenges Class two | Dare County Center, Manteo |
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
70% of people with dementia are cared for at home!
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FW: GEM up-coming programs
GEM February Programs
Thursday Feb 12, 11:30 Lunch & learn | Lynne Raisor Area Agency on Aging, Family Caregiver Resource Specialist | Players Grille , Nags Head Golf Links Sound side |
Tuesday Feb 17th @ 2 | Sea Glass Wrap ~ With Laura Howard Art Classes at the | Dare County Arts Council, Manteo 1st of 8 Classes next 24th Paper Making w/ Faye |
Wednesday Feb 18 1:00 - 4pm Class –Best Practices in Care | Caring Effectively for People with cognitive challenges ~ Class One to Register call Lara (252) 475-9251 or email Lara at lara_parks@alebemarle.edu | Dare County Center, Manteo Feb 25, MAR 4 & 11 |
Thursday Feb 19, 1:30 Art at the Park | Learn about Gyotaku and create your own prints. | Wildlife Refuge in Corolla |
Tuesday Feb 24 @2pm | Paper Making with Faye | Dare County Arts Council, Manteo |
Wednesday Feb 25 1-4pm | Caring Effectively for People with cognitive challenges Class two | Dare County Center, Manteo |
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
70% of people with dementia are cared for at home!
This document and/or its attachments may contain confidential information, including protected health information, which is legally privileged under federal or state law. This information is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. The authorized recipient of this information is prohibited from disclosing this information to any other party unless required to do so by law or regulation and is required to destroy the information after its stated need has been fulfilled.
If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy these documents.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
FW: Gail is now recognized as an Excellence in Care Specialist who can evaluate local facilities for the Excellence in Care Dementia Program of Distinction
GEM is pleased to announce that Gail Sonnesso, Executive Director, is now an
Excellence in Care Specialist with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America
January 20, 2015
Gail, Executive Director of GEM Day Services, Inc. www.gemdayservices.org,
located in Kill Devil Hills, NC, is an experienced professional in the
field of dementia care and is now recognized as an Excellence in Care
Specialist who can evaluate local facilities for the Excellence in Care
Dementia Program of Distinction, a program of the Alzheimer's Foundation of
America. Excellence in Care seeks to establish a national standard across
care settings in the care of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related
dementias. This program assists facilities in delivering the highest quality
care to people with dementia and serves as a resource to families in
selecting the best setting for their loved ones. For more information about
this program, visit www.excellenceincare.org
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Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
AFA Excellence in Care Specialist
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
www.gemdayservices.org
70% of people with dementia are cared for at home!
This document and/or its attachments may contain confidential information,
including protected health information, which is legally privileged under
federal or state law. This information is intended for the use of the
individual or entity named above. The authorized recipient of this
information is prohibited from disclosing this information to any other
party unless required to do so by law or regulation and is required to
destroy the information after its stated need has been fulfilled.
If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any
disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the
contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received
this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy
these documents.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
GEM Press Release
Gail E. Sonnesso, MS, QDCS
GEM DAY SERVICES, INC.
252-480-3354
This document and/or its attachments may contain confidential information, including protected health information, which is legally privileged under federal or state law. This information is intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. The authorized recipient of this information is prohibited from disclosing this information to any other party unless required to do so by law or regulation and is required to destroy the information after its stated need has been fulfilled.
If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution, or action taken in reliance on the contents of these documents is strictly prohibited. If you have received this information in error, please notify the sender immediately and destroy these documents.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Become a Qualified Dementia Care Provider Training Workshop - 10/04/14
Taking Dementia Care to the Next Level – Become a Qualified Dementia Care Provider.
The next training workshop takes place on October 4th, 2014 (originally scheduled for Saturday, June 21st) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Roanoke Island Dare County Center.
The purpose of the Dementia Care Professionals of America (DCPA) Community Training Program is to encourage increased knowledge and care skills for professional and family caregivers and to further raise the bar on care for individuals with dementia. Successfully completing the training and exam will allow you to become an AFA Qualified Dementia Care Provider indicating that the individual has established a foundation of knowledge in dementia care.
For more information call Gail Sonnesso at 480-3354 or visit our webpage www.gemdayservices.org to download the registration.
Gail Sonnesso, MS QDCS
Gentle Expert Memorycare
ALZ Ambassador
252-480-3354
