Leeza's Place at
Olympia Medical Center
Hours of Operation:
Parking:
and resource center committed to providing free support services, resources
and programs for family caregivers taking care of a loved one with a memory disorder
or any chronic and/or progressive illness.
February 2012
EDUCATION
- Simply Sudoku
Tuesday, 21st 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
- Everything you wanted to know about getting eldercare
Wednesday, 22nd 10:30 AM- 11:30 AM
- Live It Up! 10 Ways to Share Joy When Your Friend Has Alzheimer's
Wednesday, 22nd 1:00 PM
EMPOWERMENT
- Brain Train
Wednesdays, 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th 10:30 AM– 2:30 PM
an OPICA Program @ Leeza’s Place
- Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday 1st & 15th 11:00 AM- 12:30 PM
- Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday 1st & 15th Call for new time!
- Young Adult Caregiver Support Group (for individuals in their 20’s and 30’s)
Wednesday 4th 7:00 PM (this month in Los Angeles)
This group will meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month and alternate locations between the two Leeza’s Places.
- Early Stage Memory Loss Support Group
Thursdays: 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd
(2nd 1hr, 9th 1hr &1/2, 16th 1hr, & 23rd 1hr & 1/2)
- Gay & Lesbian Caregiver Support Group
Thursdays, 2nd & 16th 1:00 PM ~ 2:30 PM
- Caregiver Support Group
Monday, 6h & 20th 2:00 PM ~ 3:30 PM
- Lesbian & Gay Bereavement Support Group
Tuesdays, 7th & 21st 11:00 ~12:30 PM
- Bereavement Support Group
Tuesdays, 14th & 28th 10:30 AM- 12:00 PM
- Gay & Lesbian Bereavement Support Group
Tuesdays 14th & 28th 1:00 PM
- Parkinson’s Support Group
Monday, 27th 1:45-2:30 PM
ENERGY
- Yoga: Breath, Movement, and Meditation
Monday, 27th 1:00-1:45 PM
EDUCATION - Program Details
- Simply Sudoku
Tuesday, 21st 1:00 PM
with Michael Wyte, Sudoku lover
- Everything You Wanted to Know About Getting Eldercare
Wednesday, 22nd 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMBonnie Davis is an Eldercare Advisor who has worked with hundreds of families guiding them though the maze of senior care options in their local area. This session will cover questions on Home Care – costs and concerns, Independent Living and Retirement Communities – what does it include, Assisted Living – what is available and costs, and what should one expect, Skilled Nursing Facilities – who is appropriate, and most importantly Who pays for what? She wants to help you be a savvy consumer of care.
- Live It Up! 10 Ways to Share Joy When Your Friend Has Alzheimer's
Wednesday, 22nd 1:00 PMDavid shares five of the lessons he has from seven years of caring for a
friend with Alzheimer's. He demonstrates that joy is available in all
circumstances and that the lives of all parties can benefit tremendously when
creating and finding joy is the focus of friendship. www.JoyIsAvailable.comDavid Lazaroff is the author of "Live It Up! 10 Ways to Share Joy When Your Friend Has Alzheimer's" . David is committed to demonstrating that joy is always available. Even when Alzheimer's is present, a great life is accessible.
That’s right, my Dad will be teaching the fundamentals of Sudoku, so come and challenge your brain!
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
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Leeza’s Place Caregiver Support Groups
Led by Sheila Moore, LCSW, MSG, Barbara Hament, LCSW, 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.- Mondays, 6TH & 20TH @ 2:00 PM
- Wednesdays, 1ST & 15TH 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Olympia Medical Center)
- Wednesday, 1ST & 15TH CALL FOR NEW TIME
- Wednesday, 1ST 7:00 PM (Young Adult Support Group @ Olympia)
- Gay & Lesbian Caregiver Support Group
Led by Shirley Hirshberg & Yael Wyte, MSW
Thursdays, 2ND & 16TH 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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
- Parkinson’s Support Group
Led by Linda O’Conner, LCSW & Yael Wyte, MSW
Monday, 27TH 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM
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.
- Early Stage Support Group
Led by Janie Michaels Grauman, LCSW
Thursdays, 2ND, 9TH, 16TH, & 23RD - See times above for each week’s meetings.
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. We thank the Motion Picture and Television Fund for collaborating with us in conducting this support group for Early Stage Memory Loss.
- Bereavement Support Group
Led by Judy Kabrins
Tuesdays, 14TH & 28TH 10:30 AM ~ 12:00 PM
Leeza’s Place recognizes the importance of supporting you through your whole journey of caregiving, and that includes being there for you post caregiving.
- 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, 7TH & 21ST 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
- Tuesdays, 14TH & 28TH 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
ENERGY
- Mind Breath & Body Yoga
Monday,27TH 1:00 PM
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.
- Brain Train
Wednesdays, 1ST , 8TH , 15TH, 22ND , & 29TH
10:30 AM ~ 2:30 PM
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. The four hour comprehensive program consists of: 1 hour of Yoga, 1 hour of Art Therapy, 1 hour lunch, and 1 hour cognitive and language stimulation. In addition there is a simultaneous one hour support group component for the caregivers. Registration is required.
Coming to Leeza’s Place:
April: SAVVY CAREGIVER a program of the Alzheimer’s Association
"Savvy Caregiver," is a free six-week course from the Alzheimer's Association that provides family caregivers with basic knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide care to family members with memory loss. The program offers information, strategies and effective communication techniques for people caregiving for someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia.
Family members must register in advance and families are encouraged to attend together. Participants must attend all six workshops in the series. Class size is limited. Call: (323) 930-6257 to register.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Call 323-932-5414 for more information!
Remember volunteers are always needed and appreciated as are homemade goodies to share with your support groups.
Goodies & Treats Provided By:
Silverado Senior Living, Beverly Place
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A very special thank you to Silverado Senior Living for our delicious and continuous snack supply! |
Hours: Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Yael Wyte, MSW · 323-932-5414 · ywyte@leezasplace.org
Words to ponder:
Happiness consists more in small conveniences or pleasures that occur every day,
than in great pieces of good fortune that happen but seldom.
- Benjamin Franklin