Alzheimer’s Awareness in Cresshill, NJ

Alzheimer's Awareness Cresskill, NJ 2013

November 17-22

This first time event in Cresskill will provide information and resources to educate the public about the challenges Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia poses to afflicted individuals and their families.There will be a variety of trainings, educational seminars and resources to help raise awareness. All are free and open to the public.

Calendar of Events
Date	Time	Event	Location
11/17	1-4pm	Senior Identification Program offered by Free Masons	Senior Activity Center 38 Spring Street, Cresskill
	1-3pm	Cooking Class Open to adults caring for parents This event is sponsored by Memory Care Living pre-registration required Contact: vivian.korner@gmail.com	La Promenade 137 Piermont Road, Tenafly
11/18	10-11am	“Successful Agers” Presenter: Dr. Terri Katz	Senior Activity Center 38 Spring Street, Cresskill
	2-3pm	Yoga Class Open to Caregivers	Coolhot Yoga Studio 32 Piermont Road, Cresskill
11/19	10-11am	“Alzheimer’s/Dementia A Medical Perspective” Presenter: Patty McMullen, NP	CareOne at Cresskill 221 County Road, Cressk
11/20	2-3pm	Fall Prevention Presenter: Ellen Breger, Physical Therapist	Palisades Rehabilitation Center 220 Knickerbocker Road, Cresskill
	7-8pm	Dementia and Driving Presenter: Deborah M. Longest, Occupational Therapist, co-owner Palisades Rehabilitation Center	Palisades Rehabilitation Center 220 Knickerbocker Road, Cresskill
	6:30-8:30pm	“Approaching Alzheimer’s” Making Your First Response the Right Response Presenter: Amy E. Matthews, Associate Director Education Alzheimer’s Assoc. NJ Chapter Open to First Responder, Police and Fire Officers	Senior Activity Center 220 Knickerbocker Road, Cresskill
11/21	1-2pm and 7-8pm	“What are the Warning Signs and How to Manage Alzheimer’s” Presenter: Vivian Green Korner Certified Dementia Practitioner	Cresskill Library 53 Union Avenue, Cresskill
	2-3pm	Representative from BC Senior Services will assist with medicare re-enrollment, Public Health Nurse, Home Helpers representative to answer questions on affordable home care.	Cresskill Libray
	1-4pm	“Caring For the Caregiver” massages, learn about Montessori approach and activities to engage Alzheimer’s	CareOne at Cresskill 221 County Road, Cresskill
	3-4pm	“Questions You’ve Wanted to Ask a Neurologist but Were Afraid to Ask” Presenter: Dr. Olga Noskin	Palisades Rehabilitation Center 220 Knickerbocker Road, Cresskill
11/22	3-4pm	“Conversations about Dementia” Presenter: Amy E. Matthews, Associate Director, Education Alzheimer’s Assoc. NJ Chapter	Sunrise of Cresskill 3 Tenakill Drive, Cresskill
	4-5pm	Cocktail For A Cause and Entertainment. Donations go to Alzheimer’s Association	Sunrise of Cresskill 3 Tenakill Drive, Cresskill

Additional Activities During the Week Include:

By appointment only, Monday-Friday 10-2pm, Free Memory Screening at the Palisades Rehabilitation Center.
Cresskill Library will be the center for distribution of information and resources for caregivers.
During Cresskill Alzheimer’s Awareness Week, Cresskill High School biology students will be assgned to learn about the effects of Alzheimer’s disease on the brain.
Girl Scout and student volunteers will distribute brochures to the community.
Kings Supermarket will have education literature on Alzheimer’s disease for their employees.
Local merchants will be offering gift certificates to show their support tocaregivers.
There will be an Adult Care Brief Drive for more information visit:facebook.com/adultcarebrief

Alzheimer’s Awareness in Cresshill, NJ

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