This month’s Speaker Series event is: The Great Debate: Should I Stay or Move? What are my Options? Presented by: Linda Fodrini-Johnson As we age, our needs, income, and priorities may change, which can affect where we choose to live. What worked for us as a thirty year-old may no longer feel comfortable and we find ourselves debating with ourselves and family members about our senior-living options. Come learn how to manage this debate in a way that honors yours…

Dementia Education Series: Join Linda Fodrini-Johnson as she discusses what you need to know, what you need to plan, and what you and your family can do when faced with the challenges of dementia. • What is dementia? Where is it diagnosed? • Understanding the progression • What does a family need to do to prepare for the journey? • Protecting dignity and reducing stress in all family members No Fee. Advanced registration required. Class intended for family caregivers or…

This month’s Speaker Series event is: New Options to Assist in Home Care Costs Presented by: Terry Davis, Silver Door Financial Services and Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC – Founder and Executive Director, Eldercare Services When it comes to your financial stability, planning ahead is essential. What you need to know! No fee, but advanced registration is required.

No fee. Advanced registration required. Classes are intended for family caregivers or those dealing with the challenges of aging. Questions? Call 866-760-1808 or email [email protected]

Caring for Someone with Dementia – Reducing Your Stress Riding the roller coaster of dementia care? If the emotional ups, downs, & loop-di-loops are making your head spin, our Caregiver Survival series is for you! Topics include: • The major challenges of dementia care • Responses and reactions to reduce your stress • Self-care activities and mini-support group • Resources for coaching and support No Fee. Advanced registration required. Class intended for family caregivers or those dealing with the challenges…

This popular program will return this fall: Brain Enrichment The 90-minute, weekly Brain Enrichment program is now accepting registrants for the 8-week program starting on Monday, September 17, 10:00 AM. BE! Brain Enrichment is an interactive educational experience for adults with normal age-related memory changes. Research shows that continued participation in mentally stimulating activities throughout the lifespan can help slow cognitive decline and has the potential to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. In eight, 90-minute interactive sessions participants: -Learn about the brain’s processes of attention, working memory, long-term memory, reasoning, and problem-solving -Participate in mental exercises to engage and stimulate the brain -Learn about lifestyle practices for maintaining brain health -Practice strategies for improving thinking and memory One goal of this course is for participants’ learning to transfer to tasks of daily living such as attention, word-finding, remembering names, and planning. This class series will be held at Eldercare Services. For this session, the cost is…

Presented by: Laine Hendrickson, MFT, CMC Director of Clinical Services No fee. Advanced registration required. Classes are intended for family caregivers or those dealing with the challenges of aging. Questions? Call 866-760-1808 or email [email protected]