Join us for a dementia caregiving summit, “Tools for Aging Successfully: Creating Your Own Emotional Resiliency,” on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church, Lindsay Hall, 9248 E. Riggs Road, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. This is a free event. A complimentary lunch…
Tag: Dementia
Clubs & Classes, November 2024
Dementia 101 and Self-Advocating for Your Healthcare Presentations
Dementia Friendly Sun Lakes will present “Dementia 101: The Basic Dementia Information Everyone Needs to Know” on Monday, Dec. 2, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sun Lakes United Methodist Church in the Education Center, Room 4. RSVP to Lori at 480-955-1633. Sun Lakes United Methodist Church is hosting an afternoon of learning how…
Community News, September 2024
Demystifying Dementia
Since Sun Lakes became a Dementia Friendly Community, hundreds of Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. Join us in September to better understand dementia and learn how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it or those caregiving for a spouse or loved one. There are still many neighbors…
Community News, July 2024
Keeping Our Relationships Intact When Dementia Is in the Picture
People who have friends who are experiencing some memory challenges don’t always know what to do, what to say, or how to act. Spouses also don’t know what to do or say with friends and even with family members. Sometimes it’s just easier to close the door and wish it would all just go away.…
Community News, March 2024
Dementia Friendly Information Class
Sheryl Keeme Since Sun Lakes has been designated a Dementia Friendly Community, many Sun Lakes residents have taken the Dementia Friend Info class. The Info Session helps in understanding dementia and how to best help friends, neighbors, and associates living with it. There are still many neighbors in our community who have not yet been…