Encore Senior Village at Tucson Supports BEYOND Tucson
Save the Date for a community-wide eent to commemorage and celebrate loved ones injured and lost on January 8th. We will move BEYOND the tragedy and commit to a better future with events that are safe, fun, inclusive and active across Southern Arizona.
We will walk, hike, run, ride, stroll and come together to remember what happened, acknowledge how it has changed us, and celebrate our community.
Join us at 7am on the Tucson Medical Center campus across from Encore Senior Village as we start of the day of the events commemorating, celebrating and committing.
For more information visit www.beyond-tucson.org
Holiday Tips for the Memory Impaired
Tips for the Holidays
Holidays are filled with opportunities for togetherness, sharing, laughter, and memories. But holidays can also be filled with stress and disappointment when a loved one is experiencing memory impairments. Because of the changes that he or she has experienced, a person with memory impairments may feel confused and / or irritable during visits from family and friends. Old traditions, customs, and ways of celebrating may need to give way to a gentler, quieter environment.
Here are some visiting tips for the holidays:
* To reduce fatigue and restlessness, celebrate early in the day and have a holiday luncheon or brunch rather than a dinner.
* Try not to have too many visitors at once. This helps make conversations easier to follow and allows for more interaction with the family.
* Bring things to share with your loved one, such as photographs, holiday treats, fun movies, or stories to read to them.
* We look forward to visiting with you this Holiday Season!
Holiday Gift Ideas
Nearly one-fourth of caregivers for people with memory impairments provide at least 40 hours of care a week. Here are some gift ideas for those who give so much of themselves:
* Treat them to a little care for themselves with gift certificates for restaurants, lawn care / maid services, or a nice massage or manicure.
* Give them a year’s subscription for a digital video recorder or TiVo so the caregiver can record & watch their favorite shows during their down time.
Here are some gift ideas for people with memory impairments:
* Night lights that come on automatically
* A clock with the date & time in large type
* A personalized calendar featuring family photos & special occasions written in
* A planned outing to a movie, concert, museum, or holiday shopping
* A CD of favorite music or a favorite movie on DVD
* Comfortable, easy-to-remove clothing & shoes
* Framed photos of family & friends
* Enroll the person in the Alzheimer’s Association’s Safe Return, a nationwide identification program
For more information or questions, please call Kelly Dodds at (520) 320-7505 or
(520) 240-0822.
Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Group
Join us for our monthly Caregiver Education and Support Group meeting on the 3rd Wednesday of each month from 4pm to 5pm.
As a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, your responsibilities can range from making financial decisions, to managing changes in behavior, to heloing a loved one get dressed in the morning. You are not alone. We can help
Next meeting: December 21st at 4pm
at Encore Senior Village
2675 N. Wyatt Drive
Free respite care is available during the meetings. For more information, call Kelly Dodds at 320-7505.
Holiday Gift Drive
Holiday Gift Drive to benefit Pima Council on Aging’s Case Management Department who serves low income seniors in the Tucson community. We ask that the items be wrapped in holiday paper and dropped off at the front desk by December 16th.
Items to donate:
-Sweat Pants (L, XL, 2XL)
- Sweaters (M, L, XL)
- Socks
- Lotion
- Throws / Blankets
- Blood Pressure Monitors
- Bath Towels
- Reachers
- Sweatshirts (L, XL, 2XL)
- Pajamas (M, L)
- Robes (One size fits all)
- Fruit Baskets
- Bath Gift Sets
- Slippers
- Large Print Books
- Dog and Cat Food
- Incontient Supplies (M, L, XL, Pullups, Chuxs, Pads)
For more information or questions, please call Kelly Dodds at (520) 320-7505 or bring items to Encore Senior Village, 2675 N. Wyatt Drive on the TMC Campus
September Lunch-N-Learn Education Series
“What Goes On In Probate Court?”
All about Guardianships, Conservatorships & Probate
Presented
By: Ronald Zack, Attorney at Law
Wednesday, September 21st, 2011
11:30am to 1:00pm
The Encore Lunch-n-Learn series will be held at Encore Senior Village, 2675 N. Wyatt Drive in Tucson. A light lunch and respite care is provided free of charge. SEATING IS LIMITED.
Please RSVP to 320-7505 before
9/19/2011.
May/June Newsletter
The May-June 2011 newsletter features upcoming events from May’s Mother’s Day Celebrations into June’s Father’s Day Happy Hour. Don’t forget to read about the our Resident of the Month, Dolores K. And view all the wonderful photos from our Special Times here at Encore Senior Village at Tucson.
Read more here
Encore sponsors A Wine to Remember Event for the Alzheimer’s Association
On Sunday, May 22nd, 2011 the Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter hosted their 1st Annual A Wine To Remember event at the Hacienda Del Sol Resort in Tucson, Arizona. This wine tasting event included a silent auction, musical entertainment and information on supporting the programs offered by the Alzheimer’s Association.
Encore Senior Village understands the important role that the Alzheimer’s Association plays in research, advocacy and education in the Tucson Community. All funds that were raised from the wine tasting event will go directly to supporting the Alzheimer’s Association research advocacy and services that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to support individuals, families, care partners and communities affected by dementia and increase awareness in the community.
Encore Community Relations Coordinator Featured on 1030 AM KVOI
May 23, 2011 – Kelly Dodds, Community Relations Coordinator with Encore Senior Village at Tucson was featured as a Guest Speaker on 1030AM KVOI – The Care Connections Show with Russell Burns. The show highlighted aspects of senior care for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias.
Kelly’s extensive experience in the healthcare field with Encore Senior Village, specialized memory care, since 2006 has allowed her to be able to share tips and resources available in the community to those managing Alzheimer’s and other dementias whether personally or professionally. As an attendee of numerous seminars and conferences related to dementia as well as the nationally recognized Rediscovery training provided to her by Encore Senior Living, Kelly is able to share this information with the Tucson community to assist them in tips and technique to improve quality of life for both the caregiver and the person with dementia.
Some of the topics discussed during the interview included:
- How do you know when it is the right time to make a move to specialized memory re?
- How do you help an individual with dementia transition to a setting outside of the home?
- Activities for people with dementia
- Dispelling the myths associated with memory care and assisted living
For more information or to contact Kelly Dodds, please call (520) 320-7505 or email at marketing.tucson@encoresl.com
New Guidelines Have Been Released for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
Accelerating scientific discovery has sharpened our understanding of Alzheimer’s disease. In response to the pace of insight, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Alzheimer’s Association convened three workgroups to explore the need for new diagnostic criteria that reflect the full clinical continuum of the disease from its earliest effects to its eventual impact on mental and physical function. The new guidelines, revised to reflect input from the professional community at large, are now published as free-access papers in Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association and are available as PDFs here.
Lunch-N-Learn Education Series
“Resolving Conflicts Related To Family Caregiving”
Dory Martin, LCSW presents
Tuesday, April 19th, 2011
from 11:30am to 1:00pm
This is a free event located at Encore Senior Village, 2675 N. Wyatt Drive in Tucson. A light lunch and respite care is provided free of charge. For more information please call 320-7505. RSVP is required for this event before April 18th, 2011 to (520) 320-7505.
