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LAMAA: September 2012
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Monday, September 24, 2012. Brainerd area Walk to End Alzheimer's 2012. The Brainerd area Walk to End Alzheimer's was held at the Northland Arboretum on Saturday, September 22, 2012. It was a cool, crisp morning, but the coffee was on, the donuts delicious, and hearts warmed to walk for a cause. All photos on this page by Mary Aalgaard. Thank you to LouAnn Owens for chairing the Walk committee. We had a great turnout and a meaningful morning. The Moore family shared their story and led the walk.
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LAMAA: February 2012
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Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Volunteers Keep Hope Alive. To read about the joys of volunteering and bringing hope to someone who needs it. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Brainerd, MN, United States. View my complete profile. LAMAA meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 am at Home Instead Senior Care, 108 S. 6th St #3, Brainerd, MN 56401. Http:/ www.memoryadvocates.org. Volunteers Keep Hope Alive. Forum on Alzheimers and dementia. Paint the town purple. Using the arts to stimulate the mind.
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LAMAA: April 2012
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Tuesday, April 10, 2012. Forum on Dementia and Alzheimer's in the Brainerd lakes area. Living Well with Alzheimer's. May 15 and 16, 2012. Central Lakes College, Brainerd Campus. Vendor booths are available for $75. A free dinner for physicians with Dr. Terry Barclay, will take place on Tuesday, May 15, at 6:00 at The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes. Please RSVP to Lauree Davis (Lakewood Behavioral Health Department) by Monday, May 7, at 218-894-8852 or laureedavis@lakewoodhealthsystem.com. Early detection of cog...
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LAMAA: Music keeps memories alive
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Thursday, June 28, 2012. Music keeps memories alive. Music is another language, a way to communicate when words fail. Doris at Hold My Hand: a Social Worker's Blog. Has an excellent story on how she connected with a woman suffering from Alzheimer's by bringing her classical music and using sensory stimulation. Doris has an excellent blog on working in nursing homes, and has many stories on patients who suffered from dementia. During April, she wrote a story from a woman's perspective who had dementia.
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LAMAA: Support Groups
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OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY:. Group meets at 3:00 on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays in the Admin. Conference Room and is lead by either Sandy Johnson (Social Worker) or Denise Hennen (Apt. Mgr.). Brainerd, MN 56401. Online support group and information pages. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Brainerd, MN, United States. View my complete profile. LAMAA meetings are the second Wednesday of each month at 8:00 am at Home Instead Senior Care, 108 S. 6th St #3, Brainerd, MN 56401. Http:/ www.memoryadvocates.org.
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LAMAA: May 2012
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Forum on Living Well with Alzheimer's. Dr Terry Barclay spoke at the Brainerd LAMAA Forum on Alzheimer's and dementia. A few highlights from his speech:. Celebrate what your loved ones who are suffering from dementia. Do, and try not to dwell on what they. People who are suffering from dementia have not lost their ability to sense mood and feel stress. What is most perserved is the. Brain, the ability to feel love and connectedness. Knowledge is power. Get all the information...
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LAMAA: October 2011
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011. Spreading the word about a community event for anyone who wants to know more about services provided in the Brainerd lakes area. Saturday, October 22. 10am – 2pm. Call Mark at Northern Pines with questions 218-839-7812. Community members can access resources from our area agencies and organizations at one location, in a single day! The Crow Wing County Coalition to End Poverty whose members represent various area organizations. Friday, October 14, 2011. An Apple a Day. Put do...
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LAMAA: November 2011
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011. Noticing changes during Holiday Visits. Quote of the Day:. Families coming home for the holidays can raise or notice some concerns (about elderly family members). How to deal with this, especially during the holidays, can be difficult to figure out. Deb Cranny, director of Home Instead, from her article in. Senior Class section, Tuesday, Nov, 15, 2011. Labels: Brainerd Dispatch links. Thursday, November 10, 2011. Take charge of your brain health! Lakes Area Senior Center.
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LAMAA: Diagnosing Dementia
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The Role of Cognitive/Neuropsychological Testing. He or she may administer a cognitive screen, such as the Mini Mental State Exam to get a snap shot view or screen of your current cognitive status. He or she may also conduct a physical exam and seek additional diagnostic tests such as blood labs or brain imaging (CT, MRI, PET). To help in the diagnostic process, your physician may also refer you to the following specialists:. Local Resources for Cognitive Testing in the. Health System Psychiatric Services.
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LAMAA: Forum on Living Well with Alzheimer's
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Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Forum on Living Well with Alzheimer's. Dr Terry Barclay spoke at the Brainerd LAMAA Forum on Alzheimer's and dementia. A few highlights from his speech:. Celebrate what your loved ones who are suffering from dementia. Do, and try not to dwell on what they. People who are suffering from dementia have not lost their ability to sense mood and feel stress. What is most perserved is the. Brain, the ability to feel love and connectedness. Knowledge is power. Get all the information...