ACT on Alzheimer’s-Harmony in conjunction with Heartland Hospice will be offering a Dementia Caregiver Support Series in Harmony. This series of weekly gatherings will be held on Tuesday afternoons 2-3 p.m. starting on September 19, 2017, through November 7, 2017.
This will be held at Clara House Senior Living facility’s community room at 355 Main Ave. North, Harmony, Minn.
This caregiver’s support series will explore the disease of Alzheimer’s/Dementia and tips for navigating this process, how to manage stress by developing healthy self-care habits as caregivers, and ways to create meaningful moments with your loved one. As a gathering of caregivers, it is intended to be a shared journey experience with others who are walking a similar path. Your privacy will be respected. Each week we will explore a different theme. You are invited to attend any or all sessions of this free series that interests you. People from area communities are welcome.
Session topics
• September 19, Session 1: Introductory Session
• September 26, Session 2: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia Session
• October 3, Session 3: Spending Time with Your Loved Ones
• October 10, Session 4: Family Support/Building a Support System
• October 17, Session 5: Stress and Grief Management
• October 24, Session 6: Communicating with Care Providers
• October 31, Session 7: Understanding Medical Strategies and Disease Programs
• November 7, Session 8: Celebration Service
Clara House is generously supporting this series by providing a meeting space and will be providing refreshments.
This series, “Journey of the Heart,” has been developed and will be led by the staff at Heartland Hospice Care. Heartland Hospice Care is one of the professionally staffed groups actively serving the care facilities in the Harmony area. Susan Siegle is the lead staff person for this series.
The ACT on Alzheimer’s-Harmony committee is part of a statewide initiative to create dementia-friendly communities, to raise awareness of Alzheimer’s disease and the growing impact of Alzheimer’s disease on our communities. Current members of the ACT on Alzheimer’s-Harmony Committee are Diana Nelson, PA., Gundersen Health Care-Harmony; Jody Bergey, RN, director, Clara House Senior Living; Cliff Johannessen, community member; Lantha Stevens, RN, retired director of Fillmore County Public Health; and Linda Kastantin, SE MN Gundersen Health Care Clinic manager. Lori Slindee serves as the ACT on Alzheimer’s-Harmony coordinator.
If you have questions, contact Lori Slindee at (507) 886-2214, Susan Siegle at (507) 316-8611 or Jodi Bergey at (507) 886-6515.