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 & held on
site unless otherwise noted. Please
feel free to contact Stefanie Elkins at 818-817-3259 or selkins@leezasplace.org.
Circle of Care Leeza's Place 3rd Anniversary Party
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FEBRUARY 2010
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EDUCATION
Caregiver Support Groups are part of our EMPOWERMENT programs- see below for details!
Memory Screenings
Wednesday, February 3; 10 am - 12 pm
(by appointment only the 1st Wed. of every month)
Memory screenings make sense for anyone concerned about memory loss or experiencing warning signs of dementia; whose family and friends have noticed changes in them; or who believe they are at risk due to a family history of Alzheimer's disease or a related illness. Screenings also are appropriate for anyone who does not have a concern right now, but who wants to establish a base line score for comparison in the future. Memory Screenings will be administered by Joy Fruth from S+AGE at Sherman Oaks Hospital.
Caregiver Grief Workshop-This is for current caregivers not for those in bereavement
Thursday, February 11, 4-5 pm
Experiencing grief does not only happen after someone dies. Those who care for someone suffering from memory impairment experience a unique grief process. Rachelle Dardeau, MS, MSW is the Administrator for Silverado Assisted Living in Calabasas and her areas of expertise include Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, death and grief, and neuropsychological assessment and rehabilitation.
New Workshop-Powerful Tools for Caregiving
See flyer for details on how to register!!!! Limited space available.
Lunch N Learn-Fall and Injury Prevention
Wednesday, February 24; 12-1:30 pm
Hosted lunch by Carmel Senior Services
"Fall & Injury Prevention: Falls and Injuries are preventable. Learn how to keep yourself and your home safe."
Anat Louis, Psy.D. Director, Program Development Division of Dept. of Aging will be leading talk
EMPOWERMENT
Caregiver to Caregiver Support Group*
- Tuesday, February 2, 16;6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Facilitator: Barbara Shaffer
- Thursday, February 11, 25; 6:15-7:45 pm
Facilitator: Dorothy Fried
- Wednesday, February 10, 24; 10:30 am-12 pm
Co-Facilitator: Leta Nadler/Sandy Kessler
- Wednesday, February 17; 10:30 am-12 pm
Facilitators: Dr. Jennifer Watson
*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. Leta Nadler and Sandy Kessler are both Human Services Paraprofessional trained at the Wagner Program at American Jewish University. Dorothy Fried is a Geriatric Care Manager with her own practice in the San Fernando Valley & Dr. Jennifer Watson is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist who is part of the inter-disciplinary team at S+AGE™ at Sherman Oaks Hospital. Dr. Watson provides neuropsychological (memory) evaluations and individual and family counseling to help memory loss individuals, family caregivers, and older adults.
Early Memory Loss Support Group
Thursday, February 4,11,18,25; 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. Joy Fruth, Program Director of S+AGE is the Support Group facilitator. She has years of experience working with seniors and their families.
Bereavement Support Group
Monday, February 2, 16; 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.
Parkinson’s and Movement Disorder’s Support Group
Thursday, February 11, 2514; 2-3:30 pm
Facilitator of group is Monique Weiner, former caregiver, that has years of experience facilitating support groups. Group is co-hosted with APDA Information and Referral Center in the valley.
Preserving memories through Autobiographical Scrapbooking
Friday, February 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.
Support Group: Families w/adult children with developmental disabilities
Wednesday, February 24; 6:30-8:30 pm
For more information on group leader, Jeri Carr Benson, 818-905-4501 or jcbreality@sbcglobal.net
ENERGY
Memory Fitness
Monday, February 1,8,22 (no class on the 15th) 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.
Tone Up Tuesday’s & Tone Up Tuesday’s Plus
Tuesday, February2,9,16,23;
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.
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