- Chair Yoga/Guided Meditation – 4th Monday of the Monday, January 26th @ 11:45 a.m.
- Reiki Healing Energy Circle – Every Friday 1:00 p.m. (except January 2nd)
EDUCATION ALLEVIATES ANXIETY . . . so Join us for one of our Educational Presentations
“Out With the Old, In With the New” – Friday, January 8th @ 11:11 a.m.
A time to reflect, a time to renew, a time to look ahead to the future. What worked? What didn’t? How can we shift to a better place? Join Mary Ann Watson, RN, Medical Intuitive, Healing Touch Practitioner and Nurse Educator for Hospice by the Sea as we talk, openly and sincerely on how to get to a better place for 2009. Tips and Strategies always in abundance with Mary.
- Please RSVP as refreshments will be served
“Brown Bag It” with CVS Pharmacy – Wednesday, January 14th @ 11:00 a.m.
All those medicines in your medicine chest – how many are you taking? What exactly do they do for you and what do you need to watch for? What are the side effects and could they interact with something else you are taking?
CVS Pharmacy has a new program called “Brown Bag It” where their pharmacist will assist you with looking at the pills you are taking and answer some of these questions – so bring your “brown bag” of meds with you. The Pharmacist will first spend a few minutes educating us about High Blood Pressure, and then will be looking individually at your meds, sharing and answering your questions.
- Please RSVP as refreshments will be served
“Confident Caregiving” – Friday, January 23rd @ 11:00 a.m.
Caregiving has its many challenges and as we know it can take its toll on you if you are not careful. Renni Rizzo from the Southeast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will share her tips and suggestions on how to be a confident caregiver while also maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Please RSVP as refreshments will be served
“The Great Debate” – Care for the Caregiver Monthly Lecture Series
So many of us have complete conversations with ourselves without uttering a word! – it’s all in our head! Join Dr. Jamie as he talks about the some of the dangers of that constant chatter or “monkey mind” as I like to call it. Dr. Jamie is the Executive Director of the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation and Co-Founder of Leeza’s Place. His presentations are interactive and insightful; chock full of his years of experience as a psychologist and social worker.
- Please RSVP as refreshments will be served.
Empowerment – The Beginning of Your Transformation
“Now that you are aware, you are no longer naïve”
Support Groups:
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Specific Caregiver Support Group
- Daytime – January 15th ~ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. (1st & 3rd Thursday)
- Evening – January 8th & 22nd ~ 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
ES Connect – Education, Support & Connection ( A group for recently diagnosed Alzheimer’s & Dementia caregivers and their loved ones – please call Bonnie before coming to this group). A collaborative effort, facilitated by Memorial Healthcare System and the Southeast Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association
- January 7th and January 21 ~ 10:30 – 12:00 (1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month)
Generic Caregiver Support Group (open to any family member dealing with caregiving issues for any and all types of illnesses)
- January 28th ~ 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
**If you are dealing with a specific disease, like MS, Parkinson’s Traumatic Brain Injury, etc. and would like Leeza’s Place to consider starting a new group so you can connect with other caregivers on a similar journey, please call Bonnie - we are open to helping all caregivers in need.
- Bereavement Support Group – Every Tuesday (Jan. 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th) 11:00 – 12:30 p.m. A time for friendship and encouragement, facilitated by VITAS.
- Scrapbooking/Family Memory Making – Every Tuesday (Jan. 6th. 13th. 20th, 27th 1:30 -3:30 p.m. Bring your Christmas and Hanukkah pictures, start a new album or add a new page to the one you are already working on. All you need to bring are the photos; we provide the rest – the supplies, the instruction and the FUN!
- FREE Memory Screenings – Thursday, January 22nd - Using a standardized assessment tool - a snapshot of your memory that assesses memory in 3 specific areas of your brain – takes 20 minutes with results given immediately following assessment. Please call for appointment.
Energy . . . The Absence of Anxiety
Reiki Healing Energy Circle
(Jan. 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th) Fridays @ 1:00 p.m.
A weekly class for caregivers and their loved ones to spend time breathing, relaxing And taking care of themselves. Reiki increases your body’s ability to heal itself. It Relieves stress and facilitates emotional, mental and spiritual restoration.
Chair Yoga/Guided Meditation
(Monday, January 26th) The 4th Monday of the month
Honor your body by strengthening and stretching; being flexible and supporting Yourself. Join Corey as she guides you through this wonderfully relaxing, tension Relieving class.
Ongoing Programs at Leeza’s Place
Leeza’s Memory Television (LMTV)
Preserve Family History on Video – Tell your family’s story while we capture it on video. We help you craft the scenery, write the script. We provide insight and many questions to ponder as you & your family create a video reflecting your family history. Call today.
Computer Lessons with Nat
One on One computer lessons with Nat - - learn how to use a computer, research things online, set up an e-mail account, etc. Call for your individual appointment today.
Leeza’s Place Lending Library/Media Center
We are always adding new books, DVD’s and materials to our lending library/media center. Books on caregiving and specific illnesses can help you get educated or put your mind at ease with whatever caregiving situation you are dealing with. Some of our caregivers like to take books out, others like to sit in the living room and enjoy a peaceful moment to themselves right then and there. Whatever your preference, please know it is a resource for you.
Watch for our New Happenings Coming to Leeza’s Place in 2009:
- Leaving Your Legacy – Writing The Story of Your Life
An on-going Journaling Workshop for anyone interested in writing their life story. Beginners – this is for you! This class will show you how to take your life story and put it on paper and into a journal. During the class, we share many life experiences as well as how to start writing about your life. There is so much to say and often not enough time to express it. We help you find the time and show you the way
- Get Moving – Music and Movement
Music transcends everything. Put on your favorite music, listen to your favorite song and immediately you begin moving. So, we’ve decided to combine the two for a wonderful little heart pumping workout. Lourdes, a previous ballet instructor and fun-loving instructor from Puerto Rico will spice it up and teach us some simple moves to keep us moving. All levels Of experience are accepted and appropriate for this class. It’s just all about having fun and keeping you moving - to boost your endorphins (which of course elevate your mood) and keep your circulation flowing.
- “Leeza-teers” – Can You Lend a Helping hand? Willing to help us plan and coordinate special events? Please see our attached flyer. Many of you have already helped, donated or expressed an interest in giving back and helping us - - for that we are grateful. This group does not require a regular commitment because as caregivers, we know many of you can only commit when you can! So this group will be able to participate on a “whenever you can” basis. So if you would like to be included in the fun please contact Bonnie.
- Business Partners & Friends - Many of you have already contributed greatly to our programs and supporting the caregiver population. Many more of you have asked us how you can be involved on a more regular basis. We are in the midst of developing some new ideas and ways for you to be involved – so stay tuned.
