CREATING CONFIDENT CAREGIVERS WORKSHOP

Creating Confident Caregivers

A program for family members caring for a loved one
suffering from dementia and/or memory loss.

About the program -

Creating Confident Caregivers utilizes the Savvy Caregiver Program, a university tested program for family members caring for a loved one with dementia at home. Two hour sessions are held once a week for six weeks and lead by dementia care specialists. This program provides participants with information, skills and attitudes to manage stress and increase effective caregiving skills.

Free Respite Care -

Care for your family member with memory loss can be provided free of charge so you may attend the sessions.
*Ask for details when you register.*

Classes Offered -

Attend FREE!
2 hour session once a week
for six weeks

Classes being held
Day & Dates: Monday
February 1, 8, 15, 22 & March 1, 8
Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: THE FRIENDSHIP CENTER OF
EMMET COUNTY
Address: 322 Anderson Road
Petoskey, MI 49770
To register contact Alzheimer’s Association at (231) 929-3804

This program is supported, in part, by the U.S. Administration on Aging through its Alzheimer’s Disease Supportive Services Program, (#90AE0322) and the Michigan Office of Services to the Aging.

Continuing Research May Lead to Treatment in the Future

Results released from an EMF study conducted in Florida have shown some promising reactions with mice. EMF (electromagnetic fields) of the same type as those emitted by cell phones have shown positive results in mice genetically bred to display Alzheimer's like symptoms. At the same time, no negative effects from the EMF were found.

That's the encouraging part!

Now the cautionary part; not all studies in mice have transmitted to useful treatments in humans. It's a step in the right direction, but only a step. We need more testing and more studies to validate the results found in this one.

Your contributions are helping us support more research! If you haven't given in awhile, if you've been putting it off or just overlooked it during the busy holidays, please consider a donation to help us start off the New Year. We greatly appreciate it!

Alzheimer's Association
526 W Chisholm St
Alpena, MI 49707

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Alzheimer's Association
1040 Walnut St
Traverse City, MI 49686

Alzheimer's Association Annual Report

Here in northern Michigan we are one piece of a much larger pie. The National Alzheimer's Association released it's Annual Report for 2009. There is a lot of good stuff in this report, it's worth the read and you can find it here.

Besides the usual "what happened in 2009" stuff, the report also shows how efficiently the organization is using the money you have given. To be clear, 70% of what you donate to our local offices stays right here in northern Michigan to continue to assist and educate families in our area. The other 30% is sent on to the national organization. This is how we are all helping to find the cure.

We hope that 2010 will bring the medical break-through we're all working towards!

Cold Weather is Here

It's time to think about cold weather safety for our seniors. Older adults can lose body heat fast. Thinking ahead can stop problems before they happen. Here are some easy things you can do.

Indoors:

1) Set thermostats at 68 degrees or higher (shut off unused rooms to save on the heat bill)
2) Keep throws or blankets handy, on the back of chairs and the couch
3) Wear layers of clothing, even inside, a t-shirt or long johns will help
4) Wear slippers or shoes

Outdoors:

1) Wear a hat and a scarf, we lose a lot of body heat from our head and neck areas
2) Wear layers of clothing for more insulation
3) Avoid going out on very windy days if possible

Signs of Hypothermia:

1) Cold hands and feet
2) Puffy or swollen face
3) Pale skin
4) Shivering (but if severe, there may be no shivering)
5) Slow or slurred speech
6) Acting sleepy
7) Being angry or confused

If you suspect someone of hypothermia, call 911 right away. Keep in touch with elderly loved ones. With a little vigilance we can avoid problems this winter.

The Memory Walks are almost HERE! There is still time to get involved and still time to donate. The animated icons to the right will get you started. Join the fun! Do something good! Help end Alzheimer's!


Alpena Walk - Saturday, September 19th, 10:00am at Bay View Park

Traverse City Walk - Saturday, September 26th, 9:30am at F&M Park

Gaylord Walk, Swim, Skate - Saturday, November 7th, 8:30am at Otsego Sportsplex

Alpena Memory Walk Team Captain Kick Off

Calling all team captains for the Alpena Walk!
Our Team Captain Kickoff Pizza Party will be:

Monday, Aug 31st, from 5:00pm - 6:30pm
(or whenever you can make it)
at VFW Post 2496 on Connon St. in Alpena

Come and see your fellow team captains, meet the staff, enjoy pizza and salad, and we'll review the Walk to date and details. Bring a couple of teammates, family or friends. Please RSVP the office at 989.356.4087 so we have an accurate count. See you then!

TEENS IN ACTION SPOTTED IN GAYLORD!!!!

Three of Northern Michigan's Alzheimer's Associations TEENS IN ACTION members made the trek from Traverse City to Gaylord to help with the United Way Kick-Off. Kate Teglas, Kelly Send and Kassidy Teglas spent three hours using their artistic talents painting dinosaurs, turtles, horses, dogs, footballs....and the list goes on....on the faces of excited children. These talented young ladies also promoted the Region's Memory Walks and provided education on the Association.