Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield, MA Presents: Understanding Loved Ones with Dementia
Marshfield MA (PRWEB) April 27, 2015 -- The senior living community, Village at Proprietors Green in Marshfield, MA is presenting a free, educational program on “Understanding Loved Ones with Dementia” on Wednesday, May 27 at 6 PM. The community, which features three distinct neighborhoods, independent living, traditional assisted living and memory care, will host well-known Alzheimer’s expert and educator Peter W. Ham.
Mr. Ham, a licensed mental health counselor, is also the former vice-president for programs and services at the MA/NH Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. He will lead an interactive discussion of how best to understand and interact with someone with dementia, and how loved ones can gain acceptance as they learn how to help a family member or friend through a diagnosis.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, an estimated 5.3 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. Of those, nearly 5.1 million are over age 65 and two-thirds are women. Additionally, the Association reports that nearly 18 billion hours of volunteer care was given to patients with Alzheimer’s last year by their family members and friends.
The Memory Care Program at Allerton House at Proprietors Green seeks to re-envision daily living for residents and their families – transforming anxiety into an opportunity for therapeutic activities and a vibrant, engaging lifestyle. The program offers the comforts of home and specialized care within a secure, supportive neighborhood.
The Memory Care Neighborhood features 24-hour supervision, a personalized service plan, medication management, and hydration program – all by an expertly trained staff. This is in addition to delicious and nutritionally balanced meals and snacks, daily activities and exercise and planned, weekly outings. The program provides residents with a flexible structure and offers family members a chance to interact with loved ones, not as “caregivers” but as family. It also features light-filled open spaces, two sun rooms and an enclosed outdoor patio.
To RSVP for the May 27 Alzheimer’s Event, contact Village at Proprietors Green at 877-447-5016. Village at Proprietors Green is managed by Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group. Visit online: http://www.ProprietorsGreen.com
Brian Cosgrove, Welch Healthcare & Retirement Group, http://www.welchhrg.com, +1 (781) 878-6700 Ext: 272, [email protected]
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