Wednesday, November 7 1:00 p.m. Refreshments 1:30 p.m. Free Presentation Felician Village 1635 S. 21st Street, Manitowoc Join former Wisconsin Gov. Martin J. Schreiber as he shares lessons from his decade-plus journey as a caregiver for his wife, Elaine, who lives with Alzheimer's disease. Gov. Schreiber will candidly describe his challenges and missteps, and highlight how compas- sion and humor provide comfort to both caregiver and the person with dementia. His raw honesty and practical advice will inspire other caregivers to find patience, courage and love as they climb the Alzheimer's mountain. Following the presentation, take a tour of the expertly designed dementia household at St. Mary’s Nursing Home. Join us to learn about the benefits of choosing the Dementia Center of Excellence at Felician Village. felicianvillage.org Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver Former Gov. Martin J. Schreiber Seating is limited. RSVP by November 5. To register, (920) 684-7171, ext. 329 or email, [email protected]Schreiber’s award-winning book, My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, will be available for purchase for $15. (Cash or checks preferred.) Net proceeds are used to promote Alzheimer’s caregiver support.
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Wednesday, November 71:00 p.m. Refreshments1:30 p.m. Free PresentationFelician Village1635 S. 21st Street, ManitowocJoin former Wisconsin Gov. Martin J. Schreiber as he shares lessons from his decade-plus journey as a caregiver for his wife, Elaine, who lives with Alzheimer's disease. Gov. Schreiber will candidly describe his challenges and missteps, and highlight how compas-sion and humor provide comfort to both caregiver and the person with dementia. His raw honesty and practical advice will inspire other caregivers to �nd patience, courage and love as they climb the Alzheimer's mountain.
Following the presentation, take a tour of the expertly designed dementia household at St. Mary’s Nursing Home. Join us to learn about the bene�ts of choosing the Dementia Center of Excellence at Felician Village.
felicianvillage.org
Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver
Former Gov. Martin J. Schreiber
Seating is limited. RSVP by November 5.To register, (920) 684-7171, ext. 329 or email,
Schreiber’s award-winning book, My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, will be available for purchase for $15. (Cash or checks preferred.) Net proceeds are used to promote Alzheimer’s caregiver support.
Exceptional dementia care at Felician Village
Upcoming Events at Felician Village
Virtual Dementia Tour�ursday, November 15Call for Time & LocationA hands-on experience that provides critical insight on how it feels to have dementia. Register at (920)684-7171, ext. 329 or [email protected]
Rhythm RenewalWednesday, November 28 10 a.m.Felician Village - Village Hall1635 S. 21st Street, ManitowocBoth caregiver and care recipient are encouraged to attend. Actively engage in a music experience with a drum-ming circle. In partnership with Take Note Studio.Register at (920)684-7171, ext. 329 or [email protected]
Mug Club�ird Tuesday of each month 10 a.m.�e Villa - Community Room1600 S. 18th Street, ManitowocA monthly gathering for families, friends & partners to exchange ideas and feelings about caregiving for someone with dementia.
Memory ScreensFree, con�dential memory screens. �ey are not used to diagnose.Appointment required. Call (920) 684-7171, ext. 351
Two secure memory care households - Villa Lakeside (assisted living) - St. Francis (nursing home)
All staff trained to care for residents with dementia
Snoezelen® Sensory Rooms - Provides sensory stimulation and helps with relaxation - Three portable carts to use across campus - Only room of its kind in Manitowoc County!
TimeSlips - Resident storytelling without the pressure to remember
Music & Memory - Reconnect to the world through music-triggered memories using an iPod and personalized playlists
It’s Never 2 Late to Learn - State-of-the-art computerized technology, with content that engages residents in experiences unique to their interests and cognitive abilities
Kindermusik - Felician Village and Take Note Studio have teamed up to offer intergenerational music classes
Watch for the 2019 Caregiver College schedule to be announced in January 2019.
