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.
MARCH 2010 CALENDAR
Please join us for the return of our
CAREGIVER OSCAR BRUNCH!!
Monday, March 8th @ 11:30 AM
Thank you to Silverado Senior Living-Beverly Place
for hosting.
Please make sure to RSVP by Wednesday, March 3rd.
MONTH AT A GLANCE (Please See Descriptions Below for Details)
Leeza’s Place at Olympia Medical Center
Tuesdays, 2nd &16th 6:30 PM ~ 8:00 PM: Caregiver Support Group led by Sheila Moore, LCSW, MSG *(This group will meet at 1602 N. Ivar, Hollywood, CA 90028. While we are working on a parking solution, please be prepared to find metered street parking or parking in a pay lot. We apologize for the inconvenience).
Wednesdays, 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, & 31st 10:30 – 2:30 Pm Brain Train
Wednesdays, 3rd & 17th 11:00 AM ~ 12:30 PM: Caregiver Support Group, led by Yael Wyte, MSW
*** GROUP RETURNS Wednesdays, 3rd & 17th 6:30 PM ~ 8:00 PM: Young Adult Caregiver Support Group, led by Chad Schwartzman
Thursdays, 4th 11th, 18th & 25th 11:00 AM ~ 12:30 PM: Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group led by Jay Smith & Janie Michaels Grauman, LCSW (4th 1 hour, 11th 1 ½ hours, 18th 1 hour, 25th 1 ½ hours)
Thursdays, 4th & 18th 1:00 PM ~ 3:00 PM: Gay & Lesbian Caregiver Support Group led by Shirley Hirshberg, MSW & Yael Wyte, MSW
** Special OSCAR BRUNCH Monday, 8th 11:30AM The return of the Caregiver Oscar Brunch. Make sure to fill our your Oscar ballot in advance!! RSVP by March 3rd! Thank you again to Silverado Senior Living- Beverly Place for hosting.
*** NEW GROUP!! Tuesdays, 9th * & 23rd 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM Bereavement Support Group led by Judy Kabrins
Tuesdays, 9th & 23rd 1:00 – 2:30 PM: Lesbian & Gay Bereavement Support Group led by Yael Wyte, MSW & Barbara Hament, LCSW
Wednesday, 10th 11:30 AM Music ’N You led by Laura Kanofsky; Board Certified Music Therapist & LCSW
Monday, 22nd 1:00 PM- 1:45 PM Breath, Movement, and Meditation: Yoga with Stephanie Edwards Avadon.
Class is on the last Monday this month because of the new time.
Monday, 22nd 1:45 ~ 2:45 PM NEW TIME!!! Parkinson’s Support Groupwith Linda O’ Conner LCSW & Yael Wyte, MSW
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
Leeza’s Place Caregiver Support Groups
Led by Sheila Moore, LCSW, MSG and Yael Wyte, MSW
Our support group offers 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. Do something great for yourself. See below for more information.
Tuesdays, March 2nd & 16th 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM (1602 N. Ivar, Hollywood)
Wednesdays, March 3rd & 17th 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Olympia Medical Center)
Gay & Lesbian Caregiver Support Group
Led by Shirley Hirshberg & Yael Wyte, MSW
Leeza’s Place is happy to collaborate with the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center’s Seniors Program to provide a safe and intimate place where LGBT caregivers who are caring for someone with a memory loss explore common difficulties and experiences that come with being the primary caregiver.
Shirley has worked at the AIDS Healthcare Foundation as a part-time social worker and volunteer and is presently facilitating a Life Transitions Support Group at Beth Chayim Hadashim, the oldest Gay and Lesbian synagogue in the United States (started in 2002). She has also worked with Cedars Hospital in the AIDS unit.
Thursdays, March 4th & 18th 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Parkinson’s Support Group
Led by Linda O’Conner, LCSW & Yael Wyte, MSW
Leeza’s Place is proud to collaborate with APDA (The American Parkinson’s Disease Association) to educate and empower you during our support group. This group is for both the caregiver and the care receiver. Come and learn about the latest Parkinson’s research and stay for support. The American Parkinson’s Disease Association (APDA) is the country’s largest grassroots, organization serving the 1.5 million Americans with Parkinson’s disease and their caregivers.
Linda O’Conner LCSW works with the APDA, offering supportive services to caregivers and Parkinson’s Patients at Cedars Sinai Medical Center.
Monday, March 22nd 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM NEW TIME!!!
***** GROUP RETURNS Young Adult Caregiver Support Group
Led by Chad Schwartzman
This group is for individuals in their 20’s & 30’s to come together in an atmosphere of understanding and support for caregivers to explore common difficulties and experiences that come with being the primary or secondary caregiver. You are welcome to join us for a time of education, sharing, caregiver support, and to enjoy the company of other caregivers. Do something great for yourself.
Wednesdays, March 3rd & 17th 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (Olympia Medical Center)
Early Stage Support Group
Led by Janie Michaels Grauman, LCSW
This group provides a wonderful safe and unique opportunity for those with memory loss to Educate, Empower, and Energize each other. This group is only for those who have been recently diagnosed with a memory disorder or a Mild Cognitive Impairment.
Janie is an experienced clinician who comes to us from the Motion Picture Television Fund. She has been working with caregivers in support groups as well as individual counseling sessions for a number of years in the Los Angeles area. We thank the Motion Picture and Television Fund for collaborating with us in conducting this support group for Early Stage Memory Loss.
Thursdays, March 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th See times above for each week’s meetings.
Gay & Lesbian Bereavement Support Group
Led by Yael Wyte, MSW &, Barbara Hament, LCSW
Leeza’s Place is happy to collaborate again with the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center’s Seniors Program to provide a safe and intimate place to explore common difficulties and experiences that come with grieving for a loved one.
Tuesdays, March 9th & 16th 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
*** NEW GROUP: Bereavement Support group
Led by Judy Kabrins
Leeza’s Place recognizes the importance of supporting you through your whole journey of caregiving, and that includes being there for you post caregiving.
Judy Kabrins graduated from the Wagner Program housed at the AJU in 1987 and has been volunteering in the community facilitating a variety of groups such as Women's Support, Caregivers and Bereavement ever since. I am looking forward to working with her at Leeza's Place.
Tuesdays, March 9th & 23rd 10:30 AM ~ 12:00 PM
WELLNESS SEMINARS
Mind Breath & Body Yoga
Taught by Stephanie Edwards Avadon
This ancient form of exercise combines classical Yang style Tai Chi and Chi Kung movements. The Chinese word Tai means "GREAT," Chi means "ORIGIN," and Chuan means "EXERCISE WITH THE HANDS.” This experience is beneficial to the mind, body, and spirit; energy flows as you move through the movements in this class.
Stephanie Edwards Avedon is an educator and yoga fan. She has taught yoga to both adults and children and is always looking for her next adventure.
Monday, March 22nd 1:00 PM NEW TIME
Brain Train
Taught by Geriatric Specialists from OPICA
Brain train is a joint partnership with OPICA Adult Day Care providing an enriching weekly program for the individual with Memory Loss and their care partner. Registration is required.
Wednesdays, March 3rd, 10h, 17th, 24rd & 31st
Music N You
Laura Kanofsky is a Board Certified Music Therapist & LCSW
This music group is an opportunity for loved ones and caregivers to come together through music and experience relaxation, creative expression, reminiscing and fun!
Laura Kanofsky is a Board Certified Music Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has worked as a music therapist with older adults in hospice, outpatient psychiatry, and private practice settings.
Wednesday, March 10th 12:30 AM ~ 1:30 PM
EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS
Alzheimer's Association's Care Consultation Program - With Becky Durand, PhD, MSW
Clinical Manager, Care Consultation Program
The Alzheimer's Association's Care Consultation Program helps people cope with the challenges of caring for a loved one. The service includes support, education, care planning, problem solving, and referral to community resources.
Becky Durand is the Clinical Manager of the Care Consultation Program at the Alzheimer's Association. She has extensive experience in geriatrics and dementia care.
Please call for an appointment.
DROP IN
Please feel free to drop in any time or call and set up an appointment to meet with me one-on-one or with your family. I am happy to help any way that I can, and encourage you to stop in and say hello.
Volunteer & Donation
If you have a few extra hours a month and want to spend them giving back to the community I could use your help and welcome your company. Please call me so we can best match your skills with Leeza’s Place’s needs.
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Yvette A. Jackson, MSW, CEO of TLC Medical Social Worker Agency, Inc.
Do you know someone with Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Memory Loss, Physical Impairment, Mental Illness, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Stroke or any other medical ailment? If so, we can help them!!!
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