Lowcountry Area
Resource Workshop Series for the Family Caregiver The Alzheimer’s Association - SC Chapter and A Good Morning Respite Center present a series of workshops in the establishment of a Support Group for family caregivers.  Workshops will cover topics such as:  Understanding Behaviors, Legal & Financial Issues and Getting Through the Holidays. Meetings will be conducted on the 2nd Tuesday of each month May-October from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1605 Harbor View Road, Charleston, SC 29412.  There is no cost, but please reserve your seat by calling: Patti Mears 843-795-3102 or Fran Emerson 843-571-2641   Colleton Caregivers Educational and Support Group for Alzheimer's and Related Memory Loss All sessions held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 PM at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 106 May Street, Walterboro. These sessions will provide information to empower individuals caring for someone with memory loss from Alzheimer’s or related disorders.   Download flyer & schedule. Educational session dates and topics are as follows:  August 12 “Falls and Clutter: Keeping Safe” Occupational Therapist from Colleton, Regional Medical  Center, H2U Wanda Judy, H2U Director     Sept 9 “Breathing While Sprinting the Marathon” (Relaxation Techniques) Natalie Driggers, LMT Laura Redman, Administrator, Colleton Courtyard     October 14 “Choose Your Battles” Linda Fisk, LMSW     November 11 “This is Not Easy/You’re Not Alone!” (Spirituality) Nancy Oliver, Pastor, MDIV, Good Shepherd Lutheran Church December 9 “Fa-La-La-La De-Dah!” (Coping With the Holidays) Fran Emerson, Program Director, Alzheimer’s Association SC Chapter Please call Shepherd’s Care at 549-6623 or the church at 549-5353 to reserve a space for each education/support session. Sessions brought to you by: Alzheimer’s Association; Colleton Medical Center, H2U; Hospice Care of SC; Shepherd’s Care Adult Respite Center; Good Shepherd Lutheran Church; St. George Health Care Center, and Colleton Courtyard Assisted Living.  Light refreshments will be provided.
Maintain Your Brain Seminar Presented by Edenbrook Assisted Living Speaker:  Fran Emerson Program Director, Lowcountry Area Alzheimer’s Association SC Chapter Thursday, August 7, 2008 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 2030 Charlie Hall Blvd., Charleston, SC 29414 When we think about staying fit, we generally think from the neck down. But brain health plays a critical role in almost everything we do – thinking, feeling, remembering, working, playing – even sleeping. The good news is we now know there are things we can do to keep our brain healthier as we age – and these steps might reduce our risk of Alzheimer’s.  Download flyer. Due to limited seating RSVP is required. For more information contact Karen Black (843) 763-4055 or Fran Emerson (843) 571-2641

Greenville Area Alzheimer's Lunch-n-Learn Hosted by The Haven in the Village at Chanticleer “The Latest News on Alzheimer’s Disease” Presented by: John Absher, M.D., F.A.A.N., Director of Academic Neurology, Greenville Hospital System Thursday, July 17, 2008 11:45am-1:00pm Registration – 11:45am Complimentary lunch/program – 12:00pm – 1:00pm (Donations proudly accepted for the Alzheimer’s Association 2008 Memory Walk) Location:  The Haven in the Village at Chanticleer 355 Berkmans Lane, Greenville, SC  29605 Please RSVP by Monday, July 14, 2008 to gstokes@seniorlivingnow.com  or 864-467-0031.   Alzheimer's Lunch and Learn Hosted by Home Helpers and Direct Link of Greer Friday, July 25 11:30AM – 12:30 PM Greer Chamber Office, 111 Trade Street, Greer, SC, 29651 "Alzheimer's Disease: Understanding the Basics" with speaker Marjorie George, Greenville Area Program Director, Alzheimer's Association - South Carolina Chapter. Download flyer. Lunch will be provided.  Unfortunately, conference room is not handicap accessible.  To reserve your space, please call 848-1729.     Midlands Area   Faith Community Leaders:  PLEASE SAVE THE DATE for the 2nd Annual Conference of the SC Respite Coalition Next Best to Kin: The Faith Community’s Role in Family Caregiving Thursday, November 6, 2008  8:30 a.m.– 3 p.m. Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church, Lexington - Learn about solutions and respite models for your congregation. - Explore how to persuade family caregivers and parents to accept help. - Learn about special needs ministry for children & adults with disabilities. - Network with other congregations already doing respite ministry. - Gain insight into the respite needs of various populations. - Explore risk management, insurance options, and funding for respite. - View exhibits on mental health, aging, Alzheimer’s, disabilities, family caregiving, community services, and faith community respite programs. For more info, please email screspitecoalition@yahoo.com.     Opportunities Statewide "Dementia Dialogues" is a 5-session training course designed to educate individuals who care for persons who exhibit signs and symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias.  This is a wonderful opportunity for family members and professionals to learn more about communication techniques with dementia. Each of the 5 sessions is approximately 90 minutes in length. Participants will be awarded a Dementia Specialist Certificate after completion of all 5 sessions. Recommended participants include CNAs, PCAs, nurses, family members, activity directors, and anyone who interacts with individuals with dementia. For current Dementia Dialogues schedule, please click here.    Please check back for additional opportunities!

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