Teepa Snow is Coming!

For those of you who don't know who she is, Teepa Snow is the acknowledged and recognized expert on dementia behavior and how to help caregivers deal with it positively. She is an amazing practitioner of respectful and compassionate techniques, a great teacher for caregivers and professionals, and a truly empathetic and kind caregiver advocate. She is coming to Seattle for these events - I am lucky enough to be going to the February 11th session. Hopefully, I will learn more helpful techniques to pass on to my caregivers!

CAREFORCE Hosts Dementia Expert Teepa Snow
for the Tenth Consecutive Year in the Seattle Area
February 11-14, 2014

Space is limited for all sessions with Teepa Snow in February 2014
Pre-registration is Highly Recommended.
Pre-registration Required for CEUs** (see below)

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February 11 - Morning and Afternoon Bothell, WA
9:30 AM - Noon How to Communicate with Someone with Dementia
1:00-4:00 PM Making Moments of Joy for People with Dementia

Cost: Free to family caregivers - $10 per session for CEUs. Lunch Provided.Location: Northshore Senior Center  10201 E. Riverside Dr., Bothell, WA 98011
Registration Contact: Nikki Bagli (425) 984-7183   nikkib@seniorservices.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Sponsors: Northshore Senior Center; Family Caregiver Network of Snohomish County;
Snohomish County Long Term Care & Aging; Chateau at Bothell Landing;
The Alzheimer's Association of Western & Central Washington; CAREFORCE

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February 12 - Morning and Afternoon Sessions - Everett, WA8:30 AM - Noon Dementia 360 - Understanding Dementia from Everyone's Perspective12:30 - 4:00 PM   Non-Traditional Stress Management for People Dementia and Their Caregivers

Cost: Free to the Public - $10 per session for CEUs
Location: Everett Elks Club, 2802 Hoyt Ave., Everett, WA 98201
Registration Contact: Providence Hospice and Home Care (425) 261-4800Sponsors: Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County; CAREFORCE

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February 12 - Evening Session - Seattle, WA
7:00 - 9:00 PM - Making Moments of Joy for The Person with Dementia

Cost: Free to the Public Location: Horizon House Sky Lounge, 900 University St., Seattle, WA 98101Registration Contact: CAREFORCE (425) 712-1999Sponsors: The Alzheimer's Service Coalition; CAREFORCE

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February 13 - Morning and Afternoon Sessions - Seattle, WA10:00 - Noon -What Happens to Memory? What is Lost and What is Kept?1:00 - 4:00 PM - The Effect of Lifelong Personality Traits and Preferences on Behavior and Needs

Cost: Free to the Public - $10 per session for CEUs
Location: The Greenwood Senior Center, 525 N 85th St., Seattle, WA 98103
Registration Contact: The Greenwood Senior Center (206) 297-0875
Sponsors: The Greenwood Senior Center; CAREFORCE________________________________________________

February 14 - Morning and Afternoon Sessions - Seattle, WA8:30 - 11:30 AM - How to Communicate with a Person with Dementia12:30 - 2:30 PM - What Happens to Memory? What is Lost and What is Kept?

Cost: $20 per session - plus $10 per session for CEUs
Location: Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave S. 98108
Registration Contact: CAREFORCE (425) 712-1999;
Parks Department Employees Use Regular Registration Process
Sponsors: The Seattle Parks and Recreation Department; CAREFORCE

Groups in the New Year!

Hello, hello, I hope everyone's new year has gotten off to a great start! Our groups are continuing into 2014 and I look forward to seeing familiar and new faces.

Seattle Group
Second Monday morning of the month, 10-11:30am.

Everett Group
Second Friday morning of the month, please note we have changed our start time! 11-12:30pm.

All are welcome, even if you aren't sure whether your loved one has Lewy Body. It was pointed out to me by one of our group members that caregiver issues are caregiver issues, regardless of what illness we are dealing with. I heartily agree!

It's a Whole New Year.

I hope everyone had a manageable holiday season.  Sometimes this can be the hardest time of the year if your family isn't what it once was.  In the New Year, I wish all of you more abundance, patience, and assistance!

Our support groups are still going strong.  Make it part of your New Year's resolutions to get yourself the support you need through going to group.  You wouldn't believe the information, comfort, and friendship we all share that's waiting for you. 

To those current members of my groups, I'm so glad to have had the chance to get to know you and share your lives, and I look forward to more of it!

Seattle group in January is Monday, the13th at 10am.
Everett group in January is Friday, the 10th at 10am.

December groups!

We had a great Everett group on Friday, and we welcome our newest members!  This is a tough thing to be dealing with and we are so grateful for your honest emotions and sharing of possibilities. 

As you all know, we are heading into the holidays.  Argh.  I was just speaking to someone and I asked about their plans for Thanksgiving.  This person talked about the family that was coming, and the food, and that they were looking forward to it.  Then the person mentioned that Thanksgiving was the anniversary of their spouse's stroke!  So a double whammy - first Thanksgiving without a spouse as well as the anniversary of a serious illness.  Remember to be gentle with yourselves as we approach the holiday season.  It can be hard for all sorts of reasons, as I learned above.

Take extra time for yourself if you need it, or spend more time with family and friends.  Perform whatever rituals make you happy, and don't worry if there is a little crying!  Above all, put yourself first and be aware that you may feel some physical effects as well as emotional and mental.

We will be having our December groups as normal.  Seattle group the 9th at 10am; Everett group the 13th at 10am. 

Take care!

Jury Update.

My jury duty had been deferred a few months so I will be present at both groups in November.  Let normal programming resume.

Tricky November.

It has been pointed out to me re: the Everett group, that the second Friday in November is actually the 8th since the 1st is on Friday.  Please note the group has decided to hold group on November 15th anyway.  Those of you who, like me, didn't even look at the calendar and realize this, go on about your business!

However, that said, I also have Jury duty starting November 4th, and while I hope I am not chosen, this could affect the meetings.  I will keep the site updated about this.

Seattle meeting is November 11, 10-11:30.

Everett meeting is November 15, 10-11:30.

Change of Seasons.

Greetings to all our visitors and group attendees.  This is just an update on the two groups and what will be happening in the next few months.

The Wallingford, Seattle group is the second Monday morning of each month, from 10-11:30.  Please note there is no group in October as I will be out of town.  The group will continue through the end of the year as it is scheduled and will continue into 2014.

The Everett group takes place the second Friday morning of each month, from 10-11:30.  There is also no group in October.  Group will continue through the end of the year as scheduled, and continue into 2014. 

I hope you all enjoy our lovely Fall season, and I'll be seeing all of you in November.  The LBDA Support line is always available for any questions, problems, or concerns that you may have; call the number and leave a message and a Lewy Buddy (maybe me!) will get back to you as soon as possible.   800-539-9767