Leeza’s Place is “A Place for Caregivers”, a community gathering place and resource center for caregivers impacted by chronic or progressive illness.We support all families by connecting caregivers to one another, and by offering individual guidance, information and referrals, as well as a calendar full of programs designed to Educate, Empower & Energize.

All programs are FREE OF CHARGE. 
Please reserve your space in programs asking for an RSVP.

APRIL 2010

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EDUCATION:

• Crocheting (April 5 and 19  10:00am-12:00pm)
• Scrapbooking (April 6 and 27 10am-12pm)
• Financial Advisor Charles Clarkson: Safe money option and asset protection workshop (April 22 2-3:30pm)
• Reverse Mortgage information (April 28 12-1pm)
• Fibromyalgia/ Pain management (April 5 and 19 12-2pm)
• Adult Protective Services Q&A (April 5 10:30-11:30am)
• Information from Acadian On Call about Medical Alert (April 19 11am-12)
• Ask The Geriatrician live webcast series (March 31 and April 28 10:30-11:30am)
• Recycling 101 (April 2 1:30-2:30pm)

EMPOWERMENT:

• Caregiver Support Group (Wednesday April 7 and 21 at 10:30am and 5:30pm)
• Arts & Crafts (April 12 (making Fiesta hats) and 26 (Mother’s Day crafts) from 10:00am-12:00pm.)
• Bereavement Support Group (April 15 at 10:30-11:30am (English) and 12-1pm (Spanish))

ENERGY:

• Popcorn and a Movie Night (April 30 4:00-7:00pm)
• Game day – dice and more! (April 13 11am-12pm)
• REIKI-with Carolyn Maloney (April 15 10am-12pm)
• Yoga (April 8, 15, and 22 12:30-2pm)
• Leeza’s Memory Television – LMTV (Available by appointment)
• Walking group (see calendar for dates)
• Art from the soul (April 14, 20, and 28 10am-12pm)
• Celebrate April birthdays (April 14th)

EDUCATION:

EXPLORING COMMUNITY RESOURCES –
LEEZA’S PLACE AT WellMed offers resources for anyone who wishes to stop by to learn about, and/or research resources available in and around our community.  Our goal is to help you sort through, and connect with, a variety of community and health-related   services available to caregivers and persons with memory disorders or any chronically Illness.

Estate Planner Charles Clarkson-
Leeza’s Place welcomes Charles Clarkson, certified estate planner, to discuss what to do with “lazy” money and how to protect your retirement money and have income for life. Come learn the rule of 72 and 108 plus the golden rule of retirement! Join us for an educational seminar you will definitely learn from!
*April 22 from 2-3:30pm

Fibromyalgia-
HealthLink brings us MariElena Bumpass to educate us on fibromyalgia and pain management techniques.  Not only will this educate us but also empower us to deal with pain better.  Leeza’s Place hopes that you too will find this class educational and empowering to you and your loved one.
*April 5 and 19 from 12-2pm)  

Information on Medicare Health with Susan Maldanado_
Susan Maldanado from Odyssey Health Care will discuss Medicare Home Health and private pay options.  She will answer your questions and educate each of us on the myths of Hospice Care.  Please join us for a light lunch and learn and leave educated and empowered.
* April _ from 12:30-1:30pm

Adult Protective Services-
Sara Lozano from Adult Protective Services will join us here at Leeza’s Place for an informative session that will overview what APS is.  She brings a wealth of knowledge and a bright smile. 
*April 5 from 10:30-11:30

EMPOWERMENT:

MEMORY MEDIA CENTER –
Please take advantage of our Leeza’s Place Library.  LEEZA’S PLACE AT WellMed is a community-based education and resource center designed to provide information about Alzheimer’s disease and related memory disorders.  The Memory Media Center includes literature, videos, DVD’s, books, and computer stations to provide Internet access.  Our visitors may view materials at our location in San Antonio, or check them out to review at home. 
*Memory Media Center (Books and CDs available for check-out)

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP –
LEEZA’S PLACE WellMed offers both day and evening Caregiver Support Group sessions that provide an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to explore common difficulties and experiences that come with being the primary caregiver. You are welcome to join us for a time of education, sharing, caregiver support, and to enjoy the company of other caregivers. 
* April 7 and 21 at 10:30am and 5:30pm

ARTS & CRAFTS WITH RITA CRESWELL-
Learn more about aromatherapy!  Besides having fun, you will learn how to do simple and beautiful gifs for Easter and Mother’s Day that you won’t want to miss!  Don’t miss the fun in this arts and craft class!
*April 12 and 26 from 10:00am – 12:00pm

BEREAVEMENT
Have you lost a loved one?  Many of us feel overwhelmed dealing with the loss of a loved one.  We all deal with the grieving process differently.  Oscar Olivares will be holding a bereavement support group in both English and Spanish to accommodate more of our wonderful caregivers. 
*April 15 at 10:30 (English) and 12pm (Spanish)

CROCHETING WITH LINDA PIKE-
Are you a beginner crocheter?  Or have been crocheting for years?  Come learn the basics of crocheting and have fun! IF you have a crochet needle bring it!
*April 5 and 19 from 10:00am-12:00pm

Scrapbooking
Come in and enjoy Scrapbooking your favorite memories.   Scrapbooking is always available here at Leeza’s Place.
*April 6 and 20 from 10:00am-12:00pm

ENERGY:

 “FAMILY NIGHT”   Social isolation can detach and separate a caregiver and give rise to a wide variety of stresses for those taking care of a love one.  Isolation is dangerous because it cuts off family members from outside help and support they need to cope with the stresses of caregiving.  Leeza’s Place would like to invite you to join us to feel less isolated creating strong bonds of assistance and friendship participating and sharing with other caregivers your favorite movie, your favorite story or just come in and have fun with others.  April we will watch Radio, starring Ed Harris and Cuba Gooding Jr.
*April 30 from 4:00-7:00pm

REIKI-
Rei means Universal, transcendental spirit, mysterious power.  Ki means Energy.   Reiki is not a religion. It beholds to no doctrines, creeds or contradictions to the Universal laws of Consciousness and Love.   Reiki has gained popularity over the last few years with the large shift to alternative medicines.  Reiki benefits include but are not limited to; reduced stress, a harmonious balance of the body’s energy, increased immune system, relief from allergies, arthritis and chronic disorders, increased relaxation and positive emotions. *Registered Reiki Master Teacher Carolyn Maloney
*April 15 from 10:00am-12:00pm

Pain Management-
MariElena with HealthLink will discuss pain management for disease management.  She is a lisenced massage therapist and the coordinator for fibromyalga, arthritis and chronic pain support groups.  She has a wealth of information on medical massage, myofascial release technique, trigger point release, cranial sacral, and manual therapies.  Please join us as we welcome MariElena Bumpass.
*April 5 and 19 from 12-2pm

How to draw art class with Lydia Martinez-
Lydia Martinez will give a 6 week session art class and teach the basics of art.  She is a caregiver, a retired church pastor and a wonderfully talented artist.  Please come learn to draw and enjoy the energy in art.
*April 14, 20, and 28 from 1-3pm

• If you can’t make it for one of our workshops or education sessions, please feel free to stop by anytime to say hello, visit, or use any of our resources.
• Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM,
• Other hours available by appointment.
• The coffee pot is always on!!