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Alzheimer's Aid Society Happenings! Supporting the caregiver. Remembering the cared for. |
In this issue:
- It's Time for the Golf Tournament!!
- Info for Caregivers: "Project Lifesaver" Help for Wandering
- "Before the Fall"
- Upcoming Events
- What is "Happenings!"
It's Time for the Golf Tournament!!
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We are really looking forward to a great time at the 14th Annual Golf Tournament on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Teal Bend Golf Club. Will you be there with us? Even if you don't golf, you can come to the banquet at about 3:00 p.m. for only $20. Dinner will include TriTip, BBQ chicken, salad, grilled asparagus, and garlic mashed potatoes. Applaud the award winners for Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and Putting Contest. Get in on the raffles for fabulous prizes - vacation destinations, golf packages, Kings tickets, Crocker Museum tickets, and more!.
Go online to register your foursome today or the banquet!! A big "thank you" to our title sponsor, Atria Senior Living. Get together with your friends and plan for a great day!
Want your organization recognized at the Tournament? We will also include your logo on our website!! Questions? Call Max Perry at (916) 996-7202.
Info for Caregivers: "Project Lifesaver" Help for Wandering
Wandering is one of the scariest behaviors a family caregiver can experience. More than half of persons with Alzheimer's or dementia, regardless of the stage, will wander. When your loved one disappears, you become concerned about their safety - where are they, the need to take medications, hunger, thirst, etc.
There are several ideas to manage the concern: putting alarms or bells on your doors and windows, getting a touch pad for the floor next to the bed, have an identification bracelet with home information, or purchase a GPS tracking bracelet. This last option may be expensive but a recent article in the Sacramento Bee highlighted the service called "Project Lifesaver". This is a nationwide system purchased by local law enforcement to provide an electronic bracelet to track at-risk people when they wander away. While availability may be limited, this service is usually free to residents of the individual jurisdiction. The system cuts the time it takes to find wanderers to an average of just 30 minutes after the absence is reported.
Here's a list for cities and counties in Northern California who participate in the Project Lifesaver program:
Citrus Heights Police Department - Phone: 916-727-5500 Ext 1
Elk Grove Police Department - Phone: 916-478-8147
Folsom Police Department - Phone: 916-355-7231 or e-mail: projectlifesaver@folsom.ca.us
Rancho Cordova Police Department/Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department - Phone: 916-875-5852
Sacramento Police Department - Phone: 916-808-7283 or email: projectlifesaver@pd.cityofsacramento.org
Amador County Sheriff’s Office - Phone: 209-223-6500
Madera County Sheriff’s Office - Phone: 559-675-7770
Mariposa County Sheriff’s Department - Phone: 209-966-3615
Shasta County Sheriff’s Office - Phone: 530-226-3051
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department - Phone: 209-552-2468
Oakdale Police Department - Phone: 209-845-3510
"Before the Fall"
On September 20, KVIE Channel 6 will present ViewFinder "Before the Fall - Prevention and Treatment", a never before seen documentary about fall prevention and recovery. In addition, Eskaton is proud to host several viewings of this 30-minute educational film, followed by a demonstration of fun and easy exercises to help reduce your fall risk. Find an showing near you at eskaton.org/balance.
Upcoming Events
- September 14, Thursday, at 6:00 p.m. - UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease presents "Behavioral Contributions to Cognitive Health in Old Age" a lecture by Robert Wilson, PhD, Rush University. Please register online at Eventbrite.com or call 916-734-5728.
- September 15, Friday, at 8:00 a.m. - Annual Golf Tournament at Teal Bend Golf Course
- September 20, Wednesday, at 3:00 p.m. - Alzheimer's Café in the Sacramento Rosemont area at Golden Pond Senior Living, 3415 Mayhew Road, Sacramento.
- September 20, Wednesday, at 7:00 p.m.- ViewFinder "Before the Fall" on KVIE Channel 6.
- September 21, Thursday, at 2:00 p.m. - Alzheimer's Café in Woodland at St. John's Retirement Village, 135 Woodland Avenue, Woodland. Call (530) 662-1290 to confirm.
- November 4, Saturday, at 6:00 p.m. - SAVE THE DATE - Joey Lopes Memorial Main Event A dinner to benefit the fight against Alzheimer's Disease in West Sacramento.
"Happenings!" is the our monthly e-mail newsletter for the Alzheimer's Aid Society. We send it at the beginning of the month so you can stay up-to-date on events and news in northern California. We will also include tips for caregivers and highlight new scientific research. Recent issues are available on our website. Do you have a comment or feedback? Please reply to this message - we would love to hear from you.
Our mailing address is:
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Alzheimer's Aid Society of Northern California
2641 Cottage Way #4
Sacramento, CA 95825 USA
Phone: (916) 483-2002