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Caregiver Workshop

Featuring Teepa Snow
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 2-4pm
Location: Given's Performing Arts Center (parking with shuttle at New Hope Presbyterian Church, down on the right just past Givens Campus).

Coping with Challenging Behaviors: Learning New Strategies that Work!

Teepa is an occupational therapist currently working in independent practice as a nationally respected dementia care and dementia education specialist. She is a consultant with the Eastern Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, selected care communities, agencies, and providers. She is also a Counseling Associate for Duke University's School of Nursing and a Clinical Instructor for UNC-CH's Occupational Science Division. She has over 27 years of experience in geriatrics.

There is no fee but registration is required due to limited space. Please call MemoryCare at 828-771-2219 to register.

ADULT HEALTH SCREENING

 On the 4th Wednesday of every month

WHEN: 2-5pm

WHERE: Location changes monthly, call MemoryCare for locations at 771-2219

WHAT: blood pressure, blood sugar, and memory tests done

WHY: To identify health problems that may impact healthy aging and improve chances of getting appropriate medical care

 IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF HEALTHY AGING!

Healthy snacks and educational materials available

 Find out about your own health and learn about community resources for aging adults in the Asheville area

Screenings are sponsored by MemoryCare’s African American Program with support from a Community Health Enhancement grant from Mission Hospitals. We are grateful to Mission Hospital for their commitment to healthy aging in our community.

Caregiver's Corner

Volunteer Positions. MemoryCare is deeply indebted to our wonderful volunteers. Please see how you can give a gift of your time and expertise on our Volunteer Opportunities page.

Memory Caregivers Network

The all-volunteer MemoryCaregivers Network and auxiliary of MemoryCare reaches out to caregivers with encouragement, fellowship, caregiver tips, and MemoryCare resource information. The group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 3070 Sweeten Creek Rd. 12:30 - 1:30pm. The Network has created an online discussion group which propvides a forum for caregivers to discuss concerns and support. For more information email Peter terHorst at peter.terhorst@yahoo.com or visit http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/MemoryCaregiversNetwork.

Kudos & Awards

Georgia Crump Certified Nursing Assistant Award

Brenda Boston, a certified nursing assistant from Spruce Pine Community Hospital. was honored with the Georgia Crump Certified Nursing Assistants Award at the 8th Annual WNC Nursing Assistant Conference on October 3, 2007. The award, including a plaque and monetary stipend, is presented annually and was established by MemoryCare to honor nursing assistants for their heroic work they do everyday. The Nursing Assistant Conference is sponsored by the MAHEC Department of Nursing Education to bring the region together to address the critical need for and the role of nursing assistants in all aspects of health care.

Contact Us:

MemoryCare™
100 Far Horizons Lane
Asheville, North Carolina 28803
828.771.2219
office@memorycare.org

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