Thursday, February 12, 2015

Health Screenings on Hatteras

We are pleased to announce that the Nags Head Lions Club in collaboration
with the Fessenden Center and OBX Hospital Health Coach and GEM Day Services
are offering vision screenings, memory screenings and visits with the team
of the Health Coach.
There will also be information about the Community Care Clinic of Dare.
All of these screenings are at no cost, but registration is necessary to
ensure that we can accommodate everyone.
Contact Heath Fountain at the Fessenden Centre to register.

Lion Gail Sonnesso
President
The Lions club of Nags Head
252-480-3354

Join us for Lunch with Lynne Raiser and learn about the programs and services of the Albemarle Commission

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 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
DCAC Art Classes

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

www.gemdayservices.org

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
DCAC Art Classes

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

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.

 

 

 

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

www.gemdayservices.org

 

 

 

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.