Dementia 101 presentation at Robson Ranch clubhouse; left to right: Pat Sherman our liaison from DATCU; Patrick Rogers, Vice President of Marketing at ARC Home Health Heritage Hospice; Susan Hebert, Chair of the Living Well Committee; Fred van Naerssen, committee member; and Corey Tague, Director of Education at ARC Home Health Heritage Hospice. Photo courtesy of Jerry Schlesinger.
Dementia 101 was presented to an audience of over 80 Robson Ranch residents at the clubhouse on January 7, 2015. The presentation speaker was Corey Tague, Director of Education at ARC Home Health Heritage Hospice and Patrick Rogers, Vice President of Marketing at ARC Home Health Heritage Hospice.
The topics of this presentation included:
Normal Aging versus Dementia
Types of Dementia: reversible and irreversible
Explanation of Irreversible Types of Dementia
Keys to Communication with a Person with Dementia
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
The presentation lasted over an hour with additional time given to residents who had questions concerning this topic.
DATCU provided refreshments and ended the presentation with door prizes.
Mark your calendar and sign up early for upcoming presentations.
February 4 – Better with Age – Live a Healthier, Stronger Life
March 4 – Medicare – Understanding Medicare Options
April 15 – Safety First Comedy Show – Home safety: fires, falls
May 6 – Volunteer Fair
June 17 – Men’s Health Seminar “For Your Eyes Only.” This program will be held during National Men’s Health Week.
The Robson Ranch Living Well Committee gives special thanks to Marie Milleage for all her work in organizing these fantastic presentations.
If you would like any information concerning the Robson Ranch Living Well Committee, please contact Susan Hebert at [email protected].