‘Eight Dimensions of Wellness’

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04/12/2018 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

'Eight Dimensions of Wellness'

Smith Elementary School
Address: Emma Smith Elementary School 100 Price Ave., Stockbridge MI

The Stockbridge Area Wellness Coalition and the 5 Healthy Towns Foundation are very proud and excited to host the BRIDGE TO WELLNESS CHALLENGE.  The BTWC is a FREE 15-week weight loss and wellness challenge which kicked off on March 3rd and runs through June 15th.

As part of the CHALLENGE we will be hosting a “Wellness Series” of six community events focused on “Moving More” and “Eating Better”.  These events are not only OPEN to the CHALLENGE participants, but FREE AND OPEN to all community members.  We welcome and encourage everyone to participate and take advantage of these educational and physical programs.

Date:  April 12 – 6:30 p.m., "www.hungerwise.com Eight Dimensions of Wellness", in partnership with Center of Eating Disorders and St. Joseph Mercy Behavioral Health, Joy Mulrath, Hungerwise Coordinator and Kathryn Walz, LMSW, CPC Behavioral Health Navigator St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea.

Location: Smith Elementary School’s Extended Learning Center

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    In this workshop you will learn how to:

    • Communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia
    • Recognize the stages of dementia
    • Provide meaningful daily activities based on your loved one’s interests and abilities
    • Better understand and address dementia-related behaviors
    • Create a positive caregiving environment
    • Appreciate the strategies and benefits of self-care
    • Build your network of support

    Everyone is welcomed to attend the Dementia Caregiver Series, including family caregivers, professional caregivers or anyone who wants to learn more about dementia.

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    Mondays (June 3 to June 17): Dementia Caregiver Series workshop, free of charge, at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center (SASC). Mondays, from June 3 to June 17, 2024. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Organizers recommend you attend all three sessions, but not required. Free (donations will be accepted). To register, call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or register at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center at 219 W. Elm Street in Stockbridge.

    This caregiver series assists with reducing caregiving stress by providing useful tools and information about dementia and its impact on brain function.

    In this workshop you will learn how to:

    • Communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia
    • Recognize the stages of dementia
    • Provide meaningful daily activities based on your loved one’s interests and abilities
    • Better understand and address dementia-related behaviors
    • Create a positive caregiving environment
    • Appreciate the strategies and benefits of self-care
    • Build your network of support

    Everyone is welcomed to attend the Dementia Caregiver Series, including family caregivers, professional caregivers or anyone who wants to learn more about dementia.

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    Mondays (June 3 to June 17): Dementia Caregiver Series workshop, free of charge, at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center (SASC). Mondays, from June 3 to June 17, 2024. 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Organizers recommend you attend all three sessions, but not required. Free (donations will be accepted). To register, call Tri-County Office on Aging at 517-887-1465 or register at the Stockbridge Area Senior Center at 219 W. Elm Street in Stockbridge.

    This caregiver series assists with reducing caregiving stress by providing useful tools and information about dementia and its impact on brain function.

    In this workshop you will learn how to:

    • Communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia
    • Recognize the stages of dementia
    • Provide meaningful daily activities based on your loved one’s interests and abilities
    • Better understand and address dementia-related behaviors
    • Create a positive caregiving environment
    • Appreciate the strategies and benefits of self-care
    • Build your network of support

    Everyone is welcomed to attend the Dementia Caregiver Series, including family caregivers, professional caregivers or anyone who wants to learn more about dementia.