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

JULY 2009

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EDUCATION:

• Exploring Community Resources (Every Friday at 1PM)
• Memory Media Center (Books and CDs available for check-out)
• Expanded Nutrition Program (July 9,23 10:00-12:00am)
• Living Healthy life with Chronic Conditions classes Wednesdays (July 1,8,15 3:30pm)
• Attorney David Butterbaugh.  Estate Planning Essentials (July 30 10:30am)
• Dr. Holly Wyder from WellMed Ask the Dr. Questions.( July 22 11:30 am )
• Opal Umpierre, RN.  “Before the Crisis Hits”  (July 16, 11:00)

EMPOWERMENT:

• Caregiver Support Group (Every Wednesday July 8,22 at 10:30 AM and
• July 1,15,29 at 5:30pm)
• Memory Preservation Workshop (Tuesday  July 7,14,21,28 10:00am)
• Making Cards (Monday July 13,27 10:00 am.)
• Leeza’s Memory Television – LMTV (Available by appointment)

ENERGY:

• Meditation (Friday June 12,26 at 10:00 am)
• ‘T’ai Chi (Friday June 12,26 at 11:00 am)
• Let’s play bingo (June 5,19 11:00 am)
• Flex and Stretch (June 5,19 10:00am)
• “Family Night” June 18 5:00-9:00pm
• “Magic Mandy Touch” (Massage Therapist” June 12, 26 11:30-1:30

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.

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. 

My Health Matters-Dealing with the symptoms of chronic Illnesses can be overwhelming, especially without support.  My Health Matters classes were developed by Stanford University to help people with chronic health diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis and heart disease learn and practice the life skills required to live well with chronic illness.  RSVP by calling 599-4614 to start 2nd class.  Goodies and Treats sponsored by the Laurels and the Haven and New York Life Ins.

EMPOWERMENT:

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP – Leeza’s Place Support Group
LEEZA’S PLACE WellMed offer 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.   Group discussions will be facilitated by Kristi Kelly MS, LBSW Community Relation Director.   You are welcome to join us for a time of education, sharing, caregiver support, and to enjoy  

• Wednesday        July 8,22 ~ 10:30 AM – 11:30 Noon
• Wednesday    July 1,15,29 ~ 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM

MEMORY PRESERVATION WORKSHOP – Building & Preserving Family Memories
LEEZA’S PLACE AT WellMed offers an on-going Memory Preservation Workshop for the caregiver and their recently diagnosed loved one.  Each workshop is designed to help families create Family Memory Books.  Our instructor a scrapbooking genius teaches participants how to use materials in an artistic way providing an enjoyable and uplifting experience.  All materials are provided; just bring your family photos and enjoy!  This workshop is for all levels of scrapbookers from beginners to experience.  Please RSVP to 599-4614.

• Tuesday July 7,14,21,28 ~ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Participants may attend classes on an ongoing, or “drop in” basis

ENERGY:

“Meditation is not the means to an end; it is the means and the end.” (Krishnamurti)
T’ai chi (ti-CHE) is sometimes described as "meditation in motion" and involves gentle, deliberate circular movements combined with deep breathing.  As you concentrate on the motions of your body, you develop a feeling of peace and tranquility.  T’ai chi appears to offer both physical and mental benefits no matter what your age.  It's used to: reduce stress, improve balance and coordination, improve muscle strength, increase energy, stamina, flexibility, and agility, and increase feelings of well-being.
Instructor June Garcia RN BSN CMS Meditation Facilitator.

• Friday July 10,24 10:00am-11:00am

“T’AI CHI -T’ai chi (ti-CHE) is sometimes describe as “meditation in motion” and involves gentle, deliberate circular movements combined with deep breathing.  It’s used to: reduce stress, improve balance and coordination, improve muscle strength, increase energy, stamina, flexibility, and agility, and increase feelings of well-being, 

• Friday July 10,24 11:00 am
  Instructor June Garcia RN BSN CMS Meditation Facilitator

 “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.  Isolation makes it harder for outsiders to see and intervene in a volatile situation. 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.

• Thursday July 2 5:30-9:00pm

• 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!!