Circle of Care Leeza’s Place is an intimate
and safe setting where caregivers and loved ones recently diagnosed
with any memory disorder can gather for education and support,
and to prepare themselves for the challenging journey ahead.
Developed in response to the challenges Leeza Gibbons and her
family encountered while seeking specific and needed support,
and funded in full by the generosity of our community through
the Circle of Care Foundation, Circle of Care Leeza’s Place
offers new supportive settings for the purpose of
Educating, Empowering & Energizing.
All programs are FREE OF CHARGE & held on
site unless otherwise noted. Please
feel free to contact Stefanie Elkins at 818-817-3259 or selkins@leezasplace.org.
JULY 2009
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Circle of Care Leeza’s Place Highlights in June:
Tone Up Tuesday’s Classes
Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21, 28;
11 am- 12:30 pm- Basic Fitness/Exercise Class
1-2 pm-Beginner/Intermediate Qi Gong and Tai Chi Class
“Ask the Doctor Series”- Neuropsychological Assessments-When should I or my loved on get assessed?
Thursday, July 16; 6-7:30 pm
Lunch N Learn-Progression of Dementia
Wednesday, July 29; 12-1:30 pm
10 Mountains Celebration-Caregivers that Take the Oxygen First!!!!
Friday, July 31, 1-3 pm
Please join us on Friday, July 31 to welcome home the Regulars a group of caregivers whose mission is to conquering Alzheimer's Disease & Parkinson's Disease-One mountain at a time!!
They are currently climbing A Trail they called Hope - IV
Kilimanjaro – Tanzania, Africa - 19,340 ft. (One of the "Seven Summits", and The highest mountain in Africa).
EDUCATION
Caregiver to Caregiver Support Group*
Tuesday, July 7, 21; 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Facilitator: Barbara Shaffer
Thursday, July 9, 23; 6:15-7:45 pm Facilitator: Dorothy Fried
Wednesday, July 8, 22; 10:30 am-12 pm Co-Facilitator: Leta Nadler/Sandy Kessler
Wednesday, July 15; 10:30 am-12 pm Facilitators: Nancy Kavin
*Please call Circle of Care Leeza’s Place before attending Support Group.
Circle of Care Leeza’s Place offers a support group for caregivers caring for someone with memory loss. You are welcome to join us for a time of education, support and friendship. Activities for your loved one is provided at Circle of Care Leeza’s Place during the caregiver support group, so please come for a time of respite, learning and encouragement.
Support Group Facilitators:
Barbara Shaffer is a Marriage and Family Therapist who enjoys working with adults, families and the senior population. She has led grief support groups in the past and is affiliated with UCLA Extension's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Her current research interest is "positive aging." Leta Nadler is Human Services Paraprofessional that was trained at the Wagner Program at University of Judaism. She has led caregiver support groups for the last 6 six years and is a certified Caregiver Support Group Facilitator with the Alzheimer’s Association. Dorothy Fried is a Geriatric Care Manager with her own practice in the San Fernando Valley & Nancy Kavin is a Geriatric Care Manager at Silverado and has worked with seniors and developmentally disabled individuals and families for over 15 years.
Early Memory Loss Support Group
Thursday, July 2,9,16,23,30; 10:30 am-12 pm
*Please call Circle of Care Leeza’s Place before attending the Early Memory Support Group.
This is a support group for those that are recently diagnosed with any memory impairment (i.e. mild cognitive impairments, dementia, Alzheimer’s, traumatic brain injury, stroke, etc…) Acknowledgement of having a memory loss can bring up many feelings and is a time where many changes occur. We wanted to provide a space where individuals can speaking freely about what is going on in their lives.
Support Group facilitator: Joy Fruth, S+AGE Program Director, will be leading the support group. She has years of experience working with seniors and their families.
Bereavement Support Group
Monday, July 6, 20; 10:30 am-12 pm
This group is dedicated to those caregivers that have lost their loved one in this past year. This group will be co-facilitated by Ellen Ginsburg Kaplan and Lillian Roth graduates of the Wagner Para-professional program that concentrates on counseling and human services.
“Ask the Doctor Series”- Neuropsychological Assessment-Do I or my loved one need one?
Thursday, July 16; 6-7:30 pm
This presentation will cover:
- Overview of a neuropsychological assessment
- Benefits of a neuropsych assessment
- Reviewing case presentations and the results
- Q&A
Dr. Annette Swain is a Neuropsychologist who practices at S+AGE at Sherman Oaks Hospital and Encino. She specializes in assessments and treatment of geriatric and adult patients.
LGBT Caregiver Support-New Support Group
Tuesday, July 21, 1:30-3 pm
Facilitator: Steve Gratwick-Senior Director LA Gay & Lesbian Center
NEW Support Group: Families w/adult children with developmental disabilities
Tuesday, July 28; 6:30-9:30 pm
Lunch N Learn-Progression of Dementia
Lunch hosted by Carmel Senior Services
Wednesday, July 29; 12-1:30 pm
This workshop will provide some education & insight on the different stages of dementia/Alzheimer’s and the behaviors and symptoms that accompany these stages. This information will be useful in planning and the choices caregivers need to make on levels of care.
Dr. Rebecca Melrose is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the WLA VA and an Assistant Research Psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurology at UCLA. Her research explores how damage to specific brain areas results in cognitive difficulties (such as problems with memory, problem solving, and language) for patients with neurological disorders.
EMPOWERMENT
Preserving memories through Autobiographical Scrapbooking
Friday, July 3, 10, 17, 24; 10 am-12 pm
Circle of Care Leeza’s Place is pleased to offer an on-going Scrapbooking Workshop for the caregiver and their recently diagnosed loved one. Each workshop is designed to:
Ilene Feder & Holly Tyrer are our scrapbook divas will assist participants how to use materials in an artistic way providing an enjoyable opportunity for families to relive cherished memories.
Arts & Crafts Creativity Workshop-Mother’s Day Cards
Wednesday, July 29, 2-4 pm
If you want to explore your creative side as well preserve precious family memories….this is a workshop for you. Scrapbooker’s are welcome. No art background necessary.
ENERGY
Memory Fitness
Monday, July 13, 20, 27 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
This interactive program will provide insight into the memory process while providing tools and strategies for memory retention. It will be fun!!! Bernadette Haderlein is a former music therapist and is a credentialed teacher in the adult education division of LAUSD where she has teaching in the Programs for Older Adults for fifteen years. Bernadette wrote the Course Outline for Memory Enhancement that is currently being used by all older adult memory fitness teachers.
Tone Up Tuesday’s & Tone Up Tuesday’s Plus
Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21, 28;
11 am- 12:30 pm- Basic Fitness/Exercise Class
· Come participate in safe sitting and standing Chair Exercises to smoothing, uplifting and energizing music. Modified movements and postures will incorporate basic Yoga, Qi Gong, Tai Chi, Line Dance, and Salsa.
· This class is for beginners and individuals of all ability levels.
1-2 pm-Beginner/Intermediate Qi Gong and Tai Chi Class
· This class consists of Standing Forms to build strength and stamina, develop coordination and balance, increase flexibility and range of motion, while enhancing and revitalizing the spirit.
· This class is designed for family caregivers or for individuals with MCI or recently diagnosed that can participate on their own.
IRMA NUNEZ has been a Credentialed Teacher in Physical Fitness and Fine & Applied Art for over 30 years. She is currently an Instructor with LAUSD Van Nuys Education & Career Center and ECC North Valley Campus in the San Fernando Valley as well as Franklin Community Adult School at community and active senior centers in North/East Los Angeles.
10 Mountains Celebration-Caregivers that Take the Oxygen First!!!!
Friday, July 31, 1-3 pm
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