KC Blog / By Beri Kravitz / November 7, 2022
The Dementia Action Alliance (DAA) hosts three weekly online discussions with different focal points. All of the DAA discussion groups are open to anyone living with dementia. People come from all over including Canada and occasionally the UK. All are welcome! Drop-In with DAA on Tuesdays is an open format with participants discussing matters that interest …
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KC Blog / By JCA / October 6, 2022
Access Smithsonian is pleased to announce the following dates in October and November for See Me at the Smithsonian, a virtual art appreciation program for persons with early-stage dementia. You must register in advance. Wednesday, October 5th from 2:00 – 3:00p ET with the National Museum of American History Wednesday, October 19th from 2:00 – 3:00p ET with the National Museum of Natural …
Blog, KC Blog, News / By JCA / October 3, 2022
from the Beacon, by Ana Prager Hart In the United States, families are the primary source of support for older adults and people with disabilities. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), more than 65 million people — 29% of Americans — provide care for a chronically ill, disabled, or aged family member or …
Blog, KC Blog / By JCA / September 29, 2022
Preventing Falls at Home: Room by Room Many falls happen at home, where we spend much of our time and tend to move around without thinking about our safety. There are many changes you can make to your home that will help prevent falls and better ensure your safety. If you’re concerned about falling, set …
KC Blog / By JCA / September 29, 2022
AARP presents information for those either just beginning their caregiving journey or veteran caregivers looking for more tools and resources online. Everything from home safety tips to financial advice are available. Connect with other caregivers from all walks of life to share personal experiences. View the resource page.
Check back periodically for events in Montgomery Count from AARP Senior Planet. There are many activities to choose from. View the listing.
Blog, KC Blog, News / By JCA / September 29, 2022
Montgomery County recently launched a new online tool to help older adults find volunteer ride providers to help them get where they need to go, when they need to get there. The online tool uses GIS mapping to connect an address with organizations, such as nonprofit groups and senior villages, who provide volunteer rides for such things …
KC Blog / By Beri Kravitz / September 16, 2022
Setting Limits in Dementia Caregiving: Avoiding and Preventing Martyr Syndrome Do you decline when others ask how they can help out with your loved one who has dementia? Do you feel like you are the only one who can take care of your loved one the “right way?” This program will help you determine if …
KC Blog / By Beri Kravitz / September 14, 2022
This program is designed to help families and friends deal with caring for a loved one with dementia. Facilitators will provide a new understanding of the multilevel dynamics at play when a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia comes into play. We will discuss real life situations, actions, and reactions of all involved as …
Blog, KC Blog, News / By Beri Kravitz / September 13, 2022
If you reside in Montgomery County and are an unpaid, primary caregiver for a frail senior citizen, living in the same household, you may apply for respite coordination from The Arc Montgomery County. A respite program can provide short-term relief for a few hours, a day, a weekend, or sometimes longer. However, respite care is not a substitute for …
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