Alzheimer's/Dementia
Support Group at The Hartwell
Our Alzheimer's and dementia support group offers those who
have a loved one with Alzheimer's or another dementia a forum for
sharing information, insights and strategies. We frequently
host guest speakers to share new perspectives and
information.
This free support group meets at The
Hartwell from 5:00 to 6:00 pm on the first Wednesday of
every month. Refreshments are served and a free dinner and respite
for your loved one is provided. All are welcome.
Upcoming meetings:
September 1st: Guest discussion
leader Mary O'Hara, LSW, from Northwestern University's
Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer's Disease Center
October 6th: Guest discussion leader Susan
Frick, from the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center and the Memory
Bridge program
To learn more about our Alzheimer's/Dementia Support Group or to
RSVP your attendance, please call (773) 275-2400.
1415 Club at The Methodist
Home
Our 1415 Club offers quarterly social, cultural
and educational programs and performances for older adults in
Chicago's neighborhoods. This successful event brings a variety of
offerings from theater, musical performances, humor, poetry
readings, monologues and vocals.
The 1415 Club meets quarterly in the Living
Room of The Methodist Home from 2:00 to 4:00
p.m. A modest fee of $5.00 includes the program of the
day and buffet.
The next meeting of the 1415 Club will
be:
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
To learn more about our 1415
Club please call Nancy Greenway at (773) 769-5500.
Area Resources
Opportunity to participate in a new research project through
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is recruiting
persons with early stage Alzheimer's disease and Mild Cognitive
Impairment for a research project that consists of mindfulness
practice and evaluation of its effects on well-being and mood for
persons with memory loss. Click the link above for more
information and how to get involved!
When it comes to talking about big stuff like selling the house
or giving up the car, many otherwise-articulate adults don't know
where to start. And they don't know where to go for help.
Having the Conversation brings it all together. Whether you want
to talk to your spouse or to your mom or dad, the site will help
you get started.
Visit the site.
www.HavingTheConversation.com
Use it as your one-stop resource. Create the conversational
atmosphere that will generate productive decisions. On the site
you'll find:
- Video on how to get started
- Expert counsel on a variety of conversations ranging from
making family decisions to giving up the car
- How to scale a stonewalled conversation
- Agencies and resources that can help
- Spiritual insight on aging