Calendar – Elder Care – Sensitivity Training – Feb. 21
February 18, 2012
Marquette – “Sensitivity Training” – A Hands on Dementia Experience workshop will be offered on Tuesday, February 21 at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care, 1901 Division Street, Marquette.
Training sessions will be held from 11 a.m. to noon, 1 to 2 p.m., 3 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. The sessions will be led by Charlene Brosius RN BS CDP. Charlene is a Certified Dementia Practitioner with over 20 years in long term care specializing in the needs of individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia related diseases. She is also certified in Montessori based dementia programming, compassionate touch therapy, and as a Virtual Dementia Trainer.
Registration is required and limited space is available for each session. The workshop is free and open to the public. Please call 225-4488 to register.
Calendar – Elder Care – Caregivers 7 Friends Support Group Meeting – Jan. 25
January 22, 2012
Negaunee – The Caregivers 7 Friends Support Group, for those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s, will meet on Wednesday, Januar 25 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Negaunee Senior Center.
Calendar – Elder Care – Alzheimer’s Men’s Support Group Meeting – Jan. 23
January 20, 2012
Hancock – The Alzheimer’s Association Men’s Lunch Support Group will meet on Monday, January 23 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Kangas Cafe in Houghton.
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Calendar – Elder Care – 14 Days With Alzheimers – Nov. 10
November 7, 2011
Marquette – “14 Days With Alzheimers” a film by Lisa Cerasoli about love, laughs, tears, beers and the power of compassion, will be shown on Thursday, November 10 at 7 p.m. at Brookridge Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care in Marquette.
Seating is limited. Please RSVP to Julie Laethem at 225-4488.
Calendar – Elder Care – City of Marquette Senior Services Task Force Meeting – Sept. 12
September 9, 2011
Marquette – The City of Marquette Senior Services Task Force will meet on Monday, September 12 at 2 p.m. in Room 103 of the Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Avenue.
Calendar – Elder Care – Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting – Sept. 7
September 4, 2011
Ishpeming – An Alzheimer’s Caregivers and Friends Support Group will meet on Wednesday, September 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Ishpeming Senior Center, 320 South Pine Street, Ishpeming.
Calendar – Elder Care/Health – Summer Health Fair – Aug. 6
August 3, 2011
Marquette – Brookridge Heights will host a free summer health fair on August 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. at 1901 Division Street in Marquette.
There will be lots of food, live music and giveaways with over a dozen vendors. All are welcome.
Calendar – Elder Care – Marquette Senior Services Task Force Meeting – Aug. 1
July 27, 2011
Marquette – The city of Marquette Senior Services Task Force will meet on Monday, August 1 at 2 p.m. in Room 103 of Marquette City Hall at 300 W. Baraga Avenue.
Calendar – Community/Elder Care – Senior Services Task Force Meeting – July 25
July 22, 2011
Marquette – The City of Marquette Senior Services Task Force will meet on Monday, July 25 at 9:30 a.m. in Room 103 of the Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Avenue.
Calendar – Elder Care/Community – Ice Cream Social at Mill Creek – July 19
July 16, 2011
Marquette – Mill Creek Assisted Living will host an ice cream social on Tuesday, July 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at 1600 Mill Creek Court, Marquette.
The social is being held to promote awareness of Alzheimer’s disease. Tours of the facility’s new Memory Care Unit will be offered.
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