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Support Groups 4Services 5Education Calendar 6Debbie’s Corner 7Volunteer Spotlight 8Meet The Board 8

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Vol. 20, No. 3 Fall 2017

Hilda Hellwig 9From Your Editor 9Lake & Sumter 10The Villages 11Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough 12Upcoming Events 13

Caregiver Vulnerabilities 14Gift Guide 16Elf In An ALF 17Traveling 18Making New Holiday Traditions 18Holiday Stress 19

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Fall is upon us and the holidays are right around the corner! This year has gone by so quickly. I know many will be looking forward to the cooler weather and certainly less humidity. As fall comes to us, so will our wonderful caregivers and their loved ones from the northern states to our sunny state! We look forward to seeing you again!

We have as always, been very busy at the AFO, but also taking some time for some summer fun for ourselves over these past few months. It is important for us to “practice what we preach” by taking time for ourselves! Easier said than done.

Since the last issue of The Companion, we held our annual Alberta’s Fashion Show which took place at Heritage Springs Country Club in Trinity. The food was fabulous, the fashions provided by Belk on Collier Park-way were trendy and our models, stunning! Our sincere thanks go to Bobby Deskins, meteorologist from WTSP, News 10, The Morning Show as our emcee and escort. I want to thank Laura Arnold, long time AFO volunteer and support group leader for her encouraging testimo-nial. Laura, you are an inspiration! Our committee chair, Georgette Katra-Baeten and her team did a fantastic job! I am very grateful for each of you!

We have had several caregiver learning events with wonderful speakers and there are more to come be-fore the year ends! We also have a few very exciting fundraising events coming up: Citrus Walk Aware in beautiful Floral City and AFO Annual Tampa Bay Charity Golf Tournament in Tarpon Springs. Please come out and support us!

We were the recipients for some private fundraising efforts such as Comfort Keepers & Grand Pad in The Villages, Benton House of Clermont, Family Friendly Carwash in Spring Hill, Superior Residences at Le-canto, Lake Ridge Village in Eustis, and I thank each one of you for your generosity. It is because of your continued support that this organization can continue to provide services in your local community.

The Board of Directors is growing with new additions: Bill Tuttle from Senior Helpers (Hernando), Katrina Butler for Meridien Research (Hernando) and Ron Francis from Edward Jones (Citrus). Thank you for your commitment and as the Board of Directors grows and strengthens, so will this organization! The Board is still in need of a member with a finance background who is willing to serve as the treasurer and serve on the AFO Finance sub-committee. Please consider serving in this capacity!

As always, the staff, Board, volunteers as well as myself are here to support and educate caregivers as they travel through the journey of Alzheimer’s and dementia with their loved ones.

With Respect, Kathleen2 Alzheimer’s Family Organization - Companion

Executive Director Kathleen WintersPresident Deborah SelsavageVice President Cheryl CourtrightTreasurer VacantSecretary Bernie FitzgeraldMembers Michael Benetto Katrina Butler Ron Francis Karen Mercer Greg Perkins Kathy Postiglione

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Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Mon. – Fri.Office: 461 Mariner Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34609Telephone: 352-616-0170Fax: 352-616-0174 • E-Mail: [email protected] Site: www.alzheimersfamily.orgFacebook: www.facebook.com/AFO.FLTwitter: @AlzFamilyOrg

Glen Scharfeld Kathleen Simington Bill Tuttle Rick Wiggins

Administrative Associate Alicia VegeranoMarketing & Media Specialist Kearstin HarmonYour County EducatorsThe Villages Jackie Kuhn-Damron – 574-721-1177S. Sumter / S. Lake Pam Schmitz – 352-396-6927Pasco/N. Hillsborough/N. Pinellas Hilda Hellwig – 813-312-3313

Vision StatementAll those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and their caregivers, will have a better quality of life.

Mission StatementTo provide educational programs, support services and assistance to caregivers, families and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia.

NewsletterEditor: VacantEditorial Staff: Steve Davis, James FinneganAll material in this newsletter is offered as information to our readers. The Alzheimer’s Family Organization does not warrant, endorse, or recommend any provider, program, or product.Others interested in supporting this publication may call the Organization office at 352-616-0170.The “Companion” is published quarterly by The Alzheimer’s Family Organization located at 461 Mariner Boulevard, Spring Hill, FL 34609. The Alzheimer’s Family Organization disclaims any liability for damages resulting from articles, opinions, advertising, or representations expressed or implied in this publication. Any comments or claims are made solely by the individual author and do not necessarily represent the views of any other Alzheimer’s Family Organization member or other persons, living or dead.

The Alzheimer’s Family Organization conforms to the Florida “Solicitations of Contributions Act” pertaining to charitable organizations:“A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN THE STATE (1-800-HELP FLA) REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.”

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Non-Profit Community Benefit Organization Serving West Central FloridaCovering Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Marion,

Pasco, Pinellas, and Sumter Counties

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We try to correctly spell all names. However, if we have not done so, please let us know and we will correctly spell it for our next issue. Also, if you do not want to have your name listed, please let us know when you make your contribution. We appreciate each and every one of you who have donated, contributed, or become members of our Organization. Where would we be without you? Thank you for believing in what we do, and for helping us fulfill our commitment to preserve the independence, quality of life and personal dignity of persons afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias, and their caregivers throughout the Central Florida area.

DONATIONSCharity fund of Timber

PinesVillage of GilchristAdventist Health SystemBonWorthVicky HansenMichael Ratliff

FRIENDSMary CoyRebecca HadawayNew Covenant United

Methodist ChurchMission OaksEdward Youngblood

LIFETIMERobert and Veronica

Davolio

CORPROATECare Patrol of The

Villages Gulf

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MEMBERSHIPMarvin UmmelLinda BecknerWilliam and Patricia Van

VlietPatricia DekokMary Jane MergenFrancis FrostElmer McCaryPatricia PasquiniLeroy SelnerDonna HorowitzSusan StraleyGerald and Mary Jane

SibleyMaria HoumisCynthis EglestonRichard and Rochelle

HolcombeLise GjelstenPaul DavisPaul GreenJanice HillnerTammy

Greene

MemorialsMemorialsVirginia BradyGeorge BradyCarol BrooksCarolyn JensenWayne and Bonnie

MorrisGeorge Brady’s Golf

GroupCleve and Barbara PorterVernelle LyttonMichele ShawRobert BradyDenise SheetzWinifred HensleyLeigh ClarkBonny Wiebalk

Phillip O. CreelRon and Shirley CreelThe Tierney’sRonald and Jennifer

CreelDonna and Leland

GortonAlada FaberCleel and Alice

ColemanRobert and Jayne PrinsAlice WeaverFred Fielder Jr.Christine HoranDeborah ReedBarbara CammackFred and Cheryl Heller

Arno and Donna Schiegoleit

John and Laura HinkensTimothy and Carolyn

KornegayJoyce LindellSue SimoneRobert McClintockWellington Men’s

Tuesday GolfJoe NeevesJudith DupontMary “Pat” SimsVirginia LovellWilliam ReedBonnie Crandall

VOLUNTEERS

Diane ReguinSusanne DaudelinMeridien Research - Katrina Butler

Natalie and Ivan SotoAda CaraballoCoping with Dementia -

Deb Selsalvage

Thomas HealyLaura ArnoldJohn JamisonVirginia Lovell

Thank YouFashion ShowCommitteeGeorgette Katra-BaetenDebbie HumphreyKathy PostiglioneKim WashingtonLucyanne RobinsonSylvia MencikSharon FlynnAida Norton-PalancoTeresa PlittIrene KatraKathy PostiglioneScherei HartLynne SakovitsModelsKim BogartAngel CookMelissa FreitagSharon FlynnAngela Hall-BlaylokRob Marlowe

Reed MorrisonWendy MorrisonAmanda NormanVendorsLuLaRoeBon WorthArbonneOrigami Owl Living

JewelryGulfside Hospice &

Palliative CareSponsorsMichels & Lundquist

Funeral HomeGrand Villa of NPRTampa Bay TimesGulfside Hospice &

Pasco Palliative CareCharity ChicsHome Helpers Home

CareSt. John’s Hearing

Institute

Tim’s Performance Service Center Inc.

Barbara Epstein & Assoc. P.A.

Compassionate Care Connection, LLC

Florida Hospital North Pinellas

Georgette’s Skin Therapy

Jaime’s Adult Day Centers, LLC

Molina Healthcare of Florida

Senior Living Resource Magazine

Donors:A NailsAvonBay DermatologyBlooming BrandsBlue Laamb DesignsBrookdale of New Port

Richey

Christo’s DinerCoping With Dementia,

LLCDr. Gary LevineDr. StrobbeFitlifeFocus on FitnessFull Circle FinancialGeorgette’s Skin

TherapyGo Beyond Your

DreamsGrand Villa of New

Port Richey Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care

Health HutHome Helpers Home

CareKMG Marketing/Abco

Graphics & PrintingLife Care Center of New

Port RicheyMary KayRuth Eckerd Hall

Solaris Health & Rehab Center

Springs WellnessSummit at New Port

Richey Assisted Living & Memory Care

Sunshine Christian Homes

Take Shape for LifeTan SpaThe Flower BoxThe HomeCare TeamThirty-OneTim’s Performance

Service Center, Inc.ViaOneHopeVictoria RichardsWestbrook Manor

Assisted LivingFashions by Belk with

DJ & Lou!OfficeTony CasellaGreg PerkinsPaulette Wilkins

Generous Donations & Membershipsfrom June 1, 2017 to August 31, 2017

LAKEFor Caregivers Dealing with NewlyDiagnosed PatientsAtria Senior Living930 County Rd. 466, Lady Lake, FL 321591st Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AMLeader: Nancy McGee 352-245-3930

Avante at Leesburg Nursing & Rehab Center(Free Respite Care During Meeting – RSVP to Dori)2000 Edgewood Ave., Leesburg, FL 347483rd Thursday of the month at 1:00 PMLeader: Doreen Watson-Beard 352-217-6476Bridgewater at Waterman Village(Free Respite Care During Meeting)500 Waterman Ave., Mt. Dora, FL 32757 3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 PMLeader: Chaplain Alan Jones 352-385-1133Brookdale Clermont650 E. Minnehaha Ave, Clermont, FL 347111st Wednesday of the month at 4:00 PMLeader: Pam Schmitz 352-396-6927Chapel of Christian Faith1401 Paradise Drive, Lady Lake, FL 321593rd Thursday of the month at 10:00 AMLeader: Martha Hyatt 352-748-7633Clermont Arts & Recreation Center 3700 S Hwy 27, Room 7, Clermont, FL 347111st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at 4:00PM Co-leaders: Deb Smith 352-449-9449 Colleen McArthey 352-552-1654 Lindsay Finkbeiner 352-484-8420Cooper Memorial LibraryRoom 221 (upstairs)2525 Oakley Seaver Dr., Clermont, FL 347113rd Thursday of the month at 2:00 PMLeader: Deborah Snow 352-406-8465Crane’s View Lodge ALF & Memory1601 Hooks St., Clermont, FL 347112nd & 4th Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PMLeader: Colleen McArthey 352-552-1654Elan Senior Living at Spanish Springs930 Alverez Avenue, The Villages, FL 321592nd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 PMLeader: Cathy Jackshaw 352-300-1089The Fellowship25900 US Hwy. 27, Leesburg, FL 347481st Monday of the month at 2:00 PMLeader: Pamela Schmitz 352-396-6927Lake Port Square/A Brookdale Community800 Lake Port Blvd., Leesburg, FL 347484th Wednesday of the month at 2:00PMLeader: Allison Church 352-728-8525, Ext. 1232Lakeview Terrace331 Raintree Drive, Altoona, FL 327022nd Thursday of the month at 1:30PMLeader: Cheryl Fletcher 352-409-5360North Lake Presbyterian Church975 Rolling Acres Rd., Lady Lake, FL 321591st Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PMLeader: Louise Shuey 352-753-82623rd Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PMCo-leaders: Louise Shuey 352-753-8262 Don Dati 352-259-5363

CITRUSCornerstone Baptist Church1100 W. Highland Blvd., Inverness, FL3rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 PMLeader: Debbie Selsavage 352-422-3663Crystal Gem Manor ALF - You Must RSVP10845 W. Gem St., Crystal River, FL 34428Last Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PMLeader: Debbie Selsavage 352-422-3663Crystal River Library8619 Crystal St., Crystal River, FL 344282nd Tuesday of the month at 1:30 PMLeader: Debbie Selsavage 352-422-3663Highland Place - You Must RSVP700 Medical Ct. E., Inverness, FL 344524th Thursday of the month at 2:00 PMLeader: Debbie Selsavage 352-422-3663Seven Rivers Regional Medical CenterSenior Circle Center6201 N. Suncoast Blvd., Crystal River, FL 34428last Wednesday of the month 10 am to 12 noonLeader: Sue Simone 203-725-6888 Coming Soon! Sugarmill Manor8985 S. Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34446Contact Samantha for more information - 352-382-2531

HERNANDOAtria Evergreen Woods - Pool House7030 Evergreen Woods Trail, Spring Hill 346082nd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PMCo-leaders: Lori Rocchi 352-397-1212 Mellaney Lesniewski 352-596-2055Bayfront Health BrooksvilleMedical Arts Bldg. – Ste. 12017222 Hospital Blvd., Brooksville, FL 34601Meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each monthCo-leaders: Bill Tuttle 813-712-9058 Donna Alford 813-469-5024Brookdale Spring Hill10440 Palmgren Lane, Spring Hill, FL 34608Tuesday’s from 10-11 amLeader: Susan Myers 352-584-8591The Residence at Timber Pines3140 Forest Road, Spring Hill, FL 346063rd Monday of the month at 2:00 PMLeader: Bill Tuttle 352-835-7191Timber Pines Country Club – Oak Room(Gated Community – must register with Sue to attend)6872 Timber Pines Blvd., Spring Hill, FL 346062nd Thursday of the month at 10:00 AMLeader: Sue Simone 203-725-6888

HILLSBOROUGHArden Courts14950 Casey Rd., Tampa, FL 336243rd Wednesday of the month at 2:00 PMLeader: Denise Wilm 813-963-6100 Executive DirectorBrookdale Northdale3401 W. Bearss Avenue, Tampa2nd Monday of each month at 10:00 AM4th Tuesday of each month at 5:30 PMLeader: India Shilo 813-961-1044

Early Stage Group (for early stage patients)

North Lake Presbyterian ChurchFellowship Center Room 2975 Rolling Acres Rd., Lady Lake, FL 321591st and 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:00 PMLeader: Louise Shuey 352-753-8262

Osprey Lodge Assisted Living& Memory Care1761 Nightingale Lane, Tavares, FL 327782nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PMLeader: Ruth Cantillon 352-253-5100Regency Park Assisted Living andMemory Care(Free Respite Care During Meeting)15000 U.S. Hwy. 441, Eustis, FL 327262nd & 4th Wednesday of the month at 2:00 PMLeader: Rick Wiggins 352-661-9003United Congregational Church302 N. St. Claire Abrams Ave., Tavares, FL 327782nd Wednesday of the month at noonCo-leaders: Cheryl Fletcher 352-409-5360 Lori Wintersdorf 352-267-4205

PASCO - CENTRALFlorida Hospital Wesley ChapelWellness Center - 2600 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.Wesley Chapel, FL 335441st Tuesday of the month at 10:00 AMCo-leaders: Michele Bonneville 813-991-7524 Lynelle Bonneville Cathy Bickham 813-618-0578

PASCO - EASTBaldomero-Lopez State VeteransNursing Home6919 Parkway Blvd, Land O Lakes, FL 34639Last Tuesday of the month at 10:00 AMLeader: Jennifer Chianella 813-558-5000CARES Crescent Enrichment Center13906 5th St., Dade City, FL 33525Day of week and time TBD-Please call Melinda Norman for more informationLeader: Melinda Norman 352-518-9300The Edwinola14235 Edwinola Way, Dade City, FL. 33523Day of week and time TBD - Call Darcielle Gray for more informationLeader: Darcielle Gray 813-567-6500 ExecutiveDirectorGulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care2061 Collier Parkway Land O’ Lakes, Florida 34639Call Jennifer for day and time.Leader: Jennifer Chianella 813-558-5000Heritage Park37135 Coleman Avenue, Dade City, FL 335254th Tuesday of the month at 4:00 PMCo-leaders: Nila Premer 352-567-8615 Mary Beth LumbraRegency Residence6711 Embassy Blvd, Port Richey, FL 34668Last Tuesday of the month at 2:30 PMLeader: Jennifer Chianella 727-240-2907

People touched by Alzheimer’s diseaseand other related disorders come together in a non-judgmental,

safe environment to vent their frustrations, share coping techniques, learn more about the disease and discover what resources are available to them.

AFO SUPPORT GROUPS

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Respite Care FinancialReimbursement Program This program provides financial assistance

reimbursement to qualified members for respite of their loved ones. The caregiver ar-ranges for their own respite care needs using either in-home services provided through a home health agency, neighbor, friend, or institutionally-based, short-term respite such as adult day care, ALF, or nursing home care. Applications and documentation are required for reimbursement of funds.

Wanderer’s Reunification Program The objective or goal of the Wanderer’s

Reunification Program is to identify and reunite a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia with their caregiver as quickly and as safely as possible, thus reducing the time of separation and trauma to the loved one. There are two options offered under this program;

1.) An Identification Bracelet or Pendant 2.) A Human Scent Kit Contact our office

for more information.Support Groups AFO support groups are for family members,

caregivers, and others interested in learning more about Alzheimer’s disease and coping skills. The meetings are free and everyone is welcome. For more information and to verify meeting dates and times, please contact our office.

Companion Newsletter Published quarterly, the “Companion” con-

tains articles covering topics such as caregiv-

ing techniques, coping skills, and resources such as support group meeting times, the AFO educational calendar, and upcoming events.

Training / Seminars Training is provided for caregivers and profes-

sional care providers to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. ALF, Nursing Home, and Home Health Agency Dementia Specific Trainings are available to professionals and approved by FPECA and the Florida Department of Elder Affairs.

Alzheimer’s Resources andRelated Books Helpful books in our library are available for

viewing at the AFO office or may be loaned out. The ‘36 Hour Day’ is also available for $15.00 plus shipping.

Website The AFO website is a one-stop resource - easy to

use and full of helpful hints such as up-to-date community information, links, and educational videos.

Resource Guide Our resource guide offers a variety of services by

county, that support caregivers with the many issues that may arise while caring for their loved one. Services such as, but not limited to; Elder Law, Assisted Living Facilities, and Home Health Agencies.

Resource Line Calling the office during regular business hours

(M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm) provides information on caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia.

Speakers Bureau Alzheimer’s Family Organization members are

available to speak to community groups, clubs, and organizations about Alzheimer’s disease.

Pardon My Companion Card These cards enable caregivers to provide in-

formation about Alzheimer’s disease and an explanation concerning any unusual behavior by the Alzheimer’s patient while in public.

Do Not Resuscitate Order Forms A properly executed DNRO stating the patient is

terminal must be signed by the patient’s physi-cian. Emergency Medical Services are directed to honor a DNRO and provide the patient with comfort care only. The form must be with the patient and is available at the AFO office.

Emergency Evacuation Registration This service guides the caregiver through the

registration process in their local county for individuals with special needs for safe evacua-tion prior to emergency situations.

Emergency Placement Directives This service allows caregivers the opportunity

to ensure that, in the event of a caregiver emer-gency, the dementia patient will be cared for. All pre-arrangements are made by the caregiver with help from our resource lists.

For more information please call 352-616-0170

Support Groups continued from page 4

A F O S E R V I C E S


Zephyr Haven Health & Rehab Center38250 Avenue A, Zephyrhills, FL 33542Call the Support Group Leader for day and time.Leader: Chaplin Rick Barrisse 813-782-5508Zephyrhills Health & Rehab Center7350 Dairy Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33540Call the Support Group Leader for day and time.Leader: Chaplin Rick Barrisse 813-782-5508

PASCO - WESTAtria Park of Baypoint Village7927 SR 52, Hudson, FL 346673rd Thursday of the month at 1:00 PMCo-leaders: Lori Rocchi 352-397-1212 Rhonda TravlandThe Cottages5905 Pine Hill Road, Port Richey, FL 346681st Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PMLeader: Vicky Hudgins 727-364-4214First Baptist Church New Port Richey6800 Trouble Creek Road, New Port Richey, FL 346532nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 PMLeader: Lois Peterman 727-849-4210Grand Villa6120 Congress St., New Port Richey, FL 346531st Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PMLeader: Carole Pollard 727-937-6943

Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care2061 Collier Parkway Land O’ Lakes, FLLeader: Jennifer Chianella cell 727-992-8984

[email protected] Terrace7220 Baillie Dr., New Port Richey, FL 34653Last Tuesday of the month at 11:00 AMContact Laura Livio, Executive Director, at 727-842-9899 for more information.Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point14000 Fivay Rd., Hudson, FL 346671st Tuesday of the month at 10:00 AMLeader: Laura Arnold 727-863-0176 727-808-2053Villas at Sunset Bay7423 Kauai Loop, New Port Richey, FL 346531st Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PMand Last Wednesday at 6:00 PMCo-leaders: Laurie Pearce 727-359-0637The Watermark at Trinity 1960 Blue Fox Way., Trinity, FL 346551st Tuesday of the month at 10:30 AM

727-777-5063

PINELLAS - NORTHBrookdale Tarpon Springs1651 Pinellas Ave., Tarpon Springs, FL 346893rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PMLeader: Carole Pollard 727-937-6943

SUMTERBrookdale Place at Freedom PointeRSVP to 352-674-39501700 El Camino Real, The Villages, FL 321592nd Thursday of the month at 1:00 PMLeader: Zullie Oliveras 352-674-3950Mission Oaks10780 N US Hwy 301, Oxford, FL 344842nd Monday of the month at 2:00 PMLeader: Cheryl Fletcher 352-409-5360Sumter Place in the Villages(Free Respite Care During Meeting)1550 Killingsworth Way, The Villages, FL 321623rd Wednesday of the month at 1:30 PMLeader: Sheila Dickmann 352-674-3500New Covenant United Methodist Church(Free Respite Care During Meeting)3470 Woodridge Drive, The Villages, FL 32162Every Thursday of the month at 10:00 AMCo-leaders: Louise Shuey 352-753-8262 Rochelle Holcombe 352-259-1243 Diane Golab 352-751-1219 Leslie Switzer 352-274-3673 Ken Stewart 352-350-2960

For Caregivers Who Have PlacedTheir Loved OnesNew Covenant United Methodist ChurchRoom 1 (Free Respite Care During Meeting)3470 Woodridge Drive, The Villages, FL 32162First Thursday of the month at 10:00 AMCo-leaders: Jackie Kuhn-Damron 352-259-1243 Nancy McGee 352-245-3930

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October 1, 2017

Dear Family, Friends, and Community Partners,

Alzheimer’s Family Organization Inc. (AFO) is a non-profit organization that provides services to caregivers of loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. AFO is a community based, non-profit organization focused on helping caregivers achieve and maintain a better quality of life not only for their loved ones, but for themselves. Finding this balance enables them to enjoy and appreciate the time they have with their loved one without sacrificing their personal well-being. Alzheimer’s Family Organization provides this opportunity through local, caring support, including training, education, support programs, and referral services. When caregivers engage with AFO, they soon realize they are not alone—they have a “family” of caring experts that understands and will stand beside them.

The AFO provides a wide variety of educational and support services to make life just a little bit better for caregivers and their loved ones, or for professional’s in their role as caregivers. We serve eight counties in West Central Florida; Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco, Hernando, Sumter, Citrus, Lake, and Marion. Our organization relies solely on fundraising, memberships, sponsorships, monetary and in-kind, donations to operate. We provide these services with a small number of staff and many volunteers. We do not receive local, state, or federal monies to provide services. We are fortunate to be the recipients of a few small grants, but need your support to accomplish our mission.

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and with that, we are holding our Annual Appeal commencing November 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Our goal is to raise $100,000.Your generosity stays within our local communities. The success and survival of AFO depends on those who are willing to offer us support so that in turn we can provide the much-needed quality services to families affected by this terrifying and dreadful disease.

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs states that it is estimated that more than 510,000 individuals in Florida are living with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD). This means that this disease will affect most families living in Florida in one way or another. We Need Your Support, and are relying on that support to enable us to continue to help families that are so desperately in need of our services.

If you can support our Annual Appeal, please place your donation in the enclosed self-addressed envelope, return it to us or donate on line: www.alzheimersfamily.org/annualdonation. I would like to thank you in advance for your generosity and commitment to the AFO and to the families impacted by Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

With great appreciation,

Kathleen M. WintersKathleen M. Winters, M.S., LPNExecutive Director

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AFO EDUCATION 2017

Support Group Leader TrainingFor New/Present Support Group Leaders • Free to the Public

CALL OFFICE FOR LOCATION AND DATES

Caregiver LearningMembers $10 • Non Members $15 • 10:00 am to 2:00 pm unless otherwise noted

Includes Continental Breakfast and LunchØ Senior Helpers Mobile Virtual Dementia Tour will be available at some events.

East Lake - October 20 Waterman Village, 255 Waterman Avenue, Mount Dora, FL 32757East Pasco - October 27 Rosecastle of Zephyrhills, 37411 Eiland Blvd., Zephyrhills, FL 33542Pinellas - November 9 Arden Courts of Palm Harbor, 2895 Tampa Rd., Palm Harbor, FL 3468410:30 am to 12:30 pmHillsborough - November 9 Arden Courts of Tampa, 14950 Casey Rd., Tampa, FL 34624

Dementia and Alzheimer’s Training

State Required Dementia-Specific TrainingAlzheimer’s Family Organization’s (AFO) Dementia-Specific curriculum has been approved by the Florida Policy

Exchange Center On Aging (FPECA) for the Florida Department of Elder Affairs for purposes of meeting the training requirement of S.400.452, F.S. and Rule 58A-5.0191, F.A.C.

Our trainers…• Are committed to serving caregivers and patients.• Relate to the needs of your staff.• Their knowledge is based on the latest research and data.• Are part of a community based local organization – a resource that continues after the training is completed.

The Alzheimer’s Family Organization does not endorse the services of any informational speakers.Presentations are for educational purposes only.

SPONSORSHIPS ARE AVAILABLEYOU MUST REGISTER FOR ALL EDUCATIONAL EVENTS

Call 352-616-0170 | Go to www.alzheimersfamily.org

CITRUS COUNTY• Citrus Memorial Hospital• Edward Jones Investments• Meridien Research• Senior HelpersHERNANDO COUNTY• The Residence at Timber Pines• Meridien Research• Senior Helpers• Seniors Helping Seniors• Tampa Bay Times

Thank You For Your Support • Educational EventsHILLSBOROUGH COUNTY• Arden Courts of Tampa• Edward Jones Investments• Encompass Home Health & Hospice• Newsom Eye• Sunshine Health• Tampa Bay TimesLAKE COUNTY• Waterman VillageSOUTH LAKE COUNTY• First United Methodist Church• Admire Care• Angels Care Home Health

• Benton House• Compass Research• Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care• Four Corners Health & Rehabilitation• Mobile Physician ServicesEAST PASCO COUNTY• Rosecastle of ZephyrhillsWEST PASCO COUNTY• Regional Medical Center Bayonet Pointe• Meridien Research• Davis Family Hearing• Compassionate Care Connection

PINELLAS COUNTY• Arden Courts of Palm HarborSUMTER COUNTY• New Covenant United Methodist Church• Comfort Keepers• Atria Senior Living• Sumter County Sheriff’s Department• Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care• Compass Research• Concierge Home Care• Coping with Dementia


DEBBIE’S CO R NER Debbie SelsavageCEO, Coping with Dementia, LLC and

President of the AFO Board of Directors

When caring for a per-son living with Alzheimer’s

and dementia, caregivers must have layers of protection in place. Thinking a single safety measure is enough is risky thinking. For their safety, and for your peace of mind a person living with Alzheimer’s needs many securities in place.

In the past three months, we have had several “Sil-ver Alerts” in Citrus County where I live. The statistics reveal that this is not an unusual occurrence. Seventy percent of people living with this disease will wander away from their home and likely get lost. If they are not found within 24 hours, there is a high chance that death will be the outcome. This is not something we should wait for. We should consider it and prepare for it as a highly likely possibility. Still, too often I hear people in my caregiver support groups say “I do not have this problem; he/she does not leave my side,” or, “My loved one has not wandered yet!”

A person living with this disease does not have the ability of good judgement, rational thinking skills, or the mental capacity to make good choices. This is where you come in as the caregiver, the person that is responsible for them. You must have a plan and things in place to respond quickly in the event that your person with dementia goes missing.

I too went through this with my husband Albert who left the house while I was working and before I realized he could no longer be safely left alone. I was lucky. The Sheriff’s deputies found him, called, and brought him home. I use myself as an example because looking backward, I realize I was one of the lucky ones. I know now that was foolish and relying on luck is courting possible disaster.

Please do not take such risks with the person you are caring for. The more countermeasures or layers

of protection you have in place, the better off you will be. I hope that you never experience your person getting lost or missing, but it is always better to be prepared rather than try to make decisions during a crisis.

Here are just a few suggestions that you should think about putting in place:• The Alzheimer’s Family Organization has a “Wanderer’s

Reunification Program” that includes scent kits, brace-lets, or pendants. Avail yourself of these benefits.

• Keep a current picture of your loved one on hand and update it frequently.

• Keep ID with important contact information on your person.

• If you can afford them, there are GPS tracking devises and services available.

• Register your person with your sheriff’s department if they have such a program. Call to find out what kind of precautions and countermeasures they have available.

• Do not let them drive alone. This is the area where caregivers take entirely too many risks.

• Remove chemicals and firearms. There are special soaps and other cleaners available that are safe if tasted or ingested.

• Alarms can be installed on doors and windows. Place-ment should be high or low; out of the dementia person’s line of sight.

• Do not leave them alone and be aware that it is illegal to lock them in.

Finally, attend support groups and caregiver edu-cational events to hear good ideas and see what others are doing. Each issue of this newsletter contains an extensive schedule of meetings.

I do not have all the answers, and a lot of what I have learned comes from you, the caregiver. So, thank you for what you are doing. Please re-member that the Alzheimer’s Family Organization is here for you.

Being Pro-Active About Alzheimer’s And Dementia

http://www.seniorlivingonline.com/


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Elizabeth is a native Floridian from Ocala, Florida. Growing up in Ocala and then deciding to stay as an adult has proven to be rewarding in so many ways. Elizabeth married her husband Graham, who is originally from England and they have raised their two boys who are now adults and live in Orlando and Huntsville, Alabama. In addition to raising two boys, Elizabeth has also been the primary caregiver for her elderly parents.

Elizabeth began her career in the durable medical equip-ment industry and then a little over three years ago made a change to join Comfort Keepers. Since one of the main reasons for staying in Ocala was to care for her elderly parents, she understands the role of a family caregiver and everything that comes with that responsibility. Joining Comfort Keepers provided the perfect opportunity to be able to help others who are either providing care or are in need of care.

A little over three years ago Elizabeth’s Dad passed away after 9 ½ years of dialysis, suffering strokes and eventually developing vascular dementia. Witnessing the change and decline of such a loving and strong man gave reason to make a decision for a serious life change. This experi-ence was the driving force to make the decision to explore joining a company where there would be opportunities to make a difference in the lives of those either in need or providing care.

After joining Comfort Keepers, Elizabeth learned about the Alzheimer’s Family Organization and wanted to get involved in any way possible. The AFO quickly found a special place in Elizabeth’s heart and she is always seeking out ways to be supportive. The yearly participation on the Walk committee as the Team Chair is a favorite and always on the calendar. Elizabeth and Comfort Keepers recently held a unique fundraising event by hosting a screening of the Alive Inside movie at the Rialto Theatre in Spanish Springs. This event provided another opportunity to spread the word about the AFO and the message of how music can make such a positive impact with those suffering from this disease.

Elizabeth and her husband Graham are “empty nesters” except for her almost 93 year old Mom who lives with them in her own little private addition which they build in 2008. They enjoy spending time together as well as with family and friends and sometimes even includes a trip to England for visits. One of the biggest rewards of life so far, aside from raising two great boys, has been the opportunity to

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By Pam Schmitz

Meet The Board –A Series:

Michael was born in Princeton, New Jersey and relocated to Florida as a child where he grew up in the New Port Richey area. He is a gradu-ate of Gulf High School. In 2003 he and his wife, Louisa built a home in Spring Hill. Michael and Louisa have been married for 18 years and have one son, Christopher who is 17 years old. They have two (high energy) Beagles named Baxter & Chelsea. His wife is an of-fice manager for Brooks Health and Rehab in Bayonet Point and their son is completing his senior year at Weeki Wachee High School. The Benetto’s hobbies include spending time with their close circle of friends (whom they consider fam-ily), camping, trail riding on 4 wheelers, and many other outdoor activities. Michael also enjoys spending time in his community and making a difference where he can.

Michael has worked for BB&T Bank for 13 years (9 of which have been in Spring Hill.) Michael joined the Board of Directors in May of 2017. He is the Market Leader IV – Vice President at the bank and is responsible for the overall bal-anced performance of multiple branches with emphasis on consumer and small business lending, personal and business deposit acquisition, and non-interest income generation. Michael’s job is to proactively initiate, develop and manage long-term, profitable relationships with consumer and small business clients. He strives to deliver superior quality service in-person or by phone such that client needs are met on a consistent, positive basis. He provides general supervision of his branches with focus on the branch’s sales efforts.

Michael is a graduate of the University of Tampa with a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Management. He has completed the BB&T Leadership Development Program. Michael is a member of the BNI-Winning Edge Leadership Team, Rotary Club of Spring Hill Central as well as many other financial groups. Michael has a passion for the work of the Alzheimer’s Family Organization, having been touched personally by this disease.

We welcome Michael and thank him for his commitment. He has already hit the ground running as he was instrumental in the revitalization of our Board room!

care for parents as they age and have needs. Helping to create an environment where they can feel safe, secure and maintain some level of independence started off as a goal but grew to so much more. As Elizabeth’s Dad was having his last days in the care of Hospice he made her promise a few things – one was that she would continue to care for her Mom, his wife of 69 years that he loved beyond words. That was a promise that was not hard to make at the time, and every day there are reminders of the beautiful moments caring for someone can bring to your day!

Michael Benetto

Elizabeth Clark


461 Mariner BoulevardSpring Hill, FL 34609

Telephone: 352-616-0170Toll-free: 888-496-8004

Fax: 352-616-0174Cell: 727-207-7377

www.alzheimersfamily.orgwww.facebook.com/AFO.FLwww.twitter@AlzFamilyOrg

[email protected]

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November is Nationally Recognized as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month?

The Alzheimer’s Association tells us:The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s

disease is growing — and growing fast. An estimated 5.5 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s disease.

Of the estimated 5.5 million Ameri-cans living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2017, an estimated 5.3 million are age 65 and older and approximately 200,000 individuals are under age 65 and have younger-onset Alzheimer’s.• One in 10 people age 65 and older (10

percent) has Alzheimer’s dementia.• Almost two-thirds of Americans with

Alzheimer’s are women.• African-Americans are about twice

as likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias as older whites.

• Hispanics are about one and one-half times as likely to have Alzheimer’s or other dementias as older whites.

Because of the increasing number of people age 65 and older in the United States, particularly the oldest-

old, the number of new cases of Alzheimer’s and other de-mentias is projected to soar. Today, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s dementia every 66 seconds. By mid-century, someone in the United States will develop the disease every 33 seconds.

From Your Editor: DID YOU KNOW?By Kathleen Winters, Executive Director (Credit from:http://www.alz.org/facts/)

Welcome To Hilda Ann Hellwig!Please join me in welcoming Hilda Ann Hellwig as the

new Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Family Organization. Hilda is the oldest of four children, and is proud to say she was born in New York. Florida has been her home for the past 34 years. Hilda lives in East Pasco County.

She is the mother of four children; ages 34 through 41 and has 6 grandchildren ages 3 through 19. She has been married for 43 wonderful years to the love of her life Steve. She is very personable, funny and lives life to the fullest. Hilda’s hobbies are Karaoke (loves singing), crafting, photography, and spending time with her family. She became involved with working with seniors when she worked for a home care company for three years. Hilda enjoyed every minute. She would do home visits and get to know her clients on a one to

one basis. If the client needed to talk, she was there for them. Hilda is very well-known in the counties she serves and is a great edition to the AFO.

Both her mother-in-law and mom were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease so she un-derstands the day to day challenges caregivers face. Hilda is determined to do anything she can to help the caregivers whose lives has been touched by this disease. As the Community Educator for Pasco, Hills-borough, and North Pinellas, she hopes to grow the Alzheimer’s Family Organization in these areas. Hilda is looking forward to a wonderful journey with the AFO and helping Families with their loved ones.


Community Educator’s Report:Lake and Sumter Counties

By Pam SchmitzThe dog days of summer should be giving way to a

Florida fall and winter meaning there will be days we can turn off the air conditioning and open the doors and windows and I for one can’t wait for those days to arrive. However, I want to let you know we have been very busy during “the dog days” in Lake and Sumter Counties. July saw us doing Dementia Basic 1, 2, 3 presentations at Opis Bayview Center, Eustis, The Faith Neighborhood Center, Groveland, Osprey Point in Bushnell and Clermont and Health and Rehab Center, Clermont. If you have a club or organization that would like to have us present to your group, just drop me a line at [email protected].

Just a reminder….We also have two new support groups-Clermont Arts and Recreation Center, Clermont and Lake Port Square/A Brookdale Community in Lees-burg. Please check our listing of support groups for the dates and times of these new groups. And, thank you to the volunteers who are facilitating these groups…we appreciate your support.

A very big THANK YOU to Benton House ALF/MC in Clermont for hosting “Cruisin’ with the Classics” in July with the proceeds going to AFO. Thanks David Hopkins, Deb Smith, Viv Morales and staff for all your hard work…it was a hot day, but we all had fun. I want to acknowl-edge all the sponsors who contributed gift baskets for the auction, Concierge Home Care and Greystone Health Network for having tables at the event and the antique car clubs for displaying their beautiful cars. Also, thank you to Four Corners Health & Rehabilitation for their donation.

Comfort Keepers of The Villages…thank you, thank you, thank you….JR Anchors, Norma Berger, Warren McCullough, Elizabeth Clark, Sheila Grady and staff. This hard working group of AFO supporters along with lyft and grandPad hosted a screening of “Alive Inside” at the Rialto Theatre in Spanish Springs with the proceeds being donated to AFO. The event was a huge success – we actually filled one theatre and had to move the over-flow to a second theatre. This is a heartfelt movie…a story of music and memory. Dr. Kerry Burnight was guest speaker and I saw more than one attendee dabbing their eyes as they exited the theatre. I also want to thank Deb Selsavage, Ed Youngblood, Greg Church and Rick Wiggins for giving their time to help out at the event.

Lake Ridge Village, Eustis held a health fair and “Night

with Sinatra” to raise funds for AFO. Thank you to Bonnie Var-nell, Jarrod Dixon and Patricia Campbell for arranging these two events. And, thank you to those who participated in the health fair and attended the evening event. A generous donation was made to AFO due to your sup-port and we greatly appreciate it.

October 20 will be our Caregivers Educational Event at Waterman Village in Mount Dora. We will be focusing on behavioral issues and medications for Alzheimer’s and other dementia patients. Please check our Facebook page and web site for further details. These events help bring awareness to the community and education to the caregivers.

By the time you read this article, we will be preparing for the holidays. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our AFO volunteers and supporters. With-out your help, we would be not able to provide the educational programs, support services and assistance to caregivers, families and individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia.

This special season gives us a chance to renew our bonds with those we love. Have a wonderful holiday season!

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AFO Community EducatorsJackie Kuhn-Damron andPam Schmitz.

AFO Administrative Associate, Alicia Vegerano is all smiles at

Caregiver Learning Day.


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Community Educator’s Report: The VillagesBy Jackie Kuhn-Damron

I finally feel I’m getting into the routine and swing of being the Community Educator. I don’t know where the time goes but here we are entering our fall edi-tion and already my calendar is filling up by the week. Exciting times!

I want to personally thank all our support groups, Kathleen, Pam and Rick as I took some time off this past quarter for the birth of my new grandson Beaux in Indiana. What an awesome time being Memaw to this new addition. Thank you for filling in where I was needed to allow me this time to spend with my family. Just as our name says AFO…Family is our middle name!

Five of our Caregivers were honored to be a part of a study from USF to share their own caregiver ex-periences to “create awareness”, “evoke empathy” and “advocate action” to benefit those caregivers who will follow. These caregivers were so pleased to be able to share their stories in hopes that their journey could be heard by those who are in power to make changes.

Visiting our support groups has been the highlight of my position. To hear so many dif-ferent journeys and the support that they offer each other is so touching to hear. Many tears, fears and laughter is shared. Friendships that are developed become the lifeline that they rely on from day to day or week to week.

I had the honor of training many of our firefighters from The Villages Fire Department in July. During 6 different sessions 81 firefighters were trained on how to better communicate with those diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer. They were a very at-tentive group and asked excellent questions to know how to better

serve the community. After the training, a story was shared “a run was made at the home of someone with Alzheimer’s. I crouched down so that I was eye-level with the gentleman and held his hand as you taught us. It made the dif-ference between night and day and the patient im-mediately become at ease.” I am so thankful for all that this fine group of men and women do for us and the service they provide to The Villages.

A big thank you to Comfort Keepers for their out-standing event on July 20 for the showing of “Alive In-side” that benefited AFO. The one theater was full and they had to open a second theater to accommodate all those in attendance. A big thank you to Elizabeth and her team for all their challenging work and for all the volunteers that made this possible. Many tears shed as

this story unfolded. Thank you again to Comfort Keepers for this movie that opened many eyes to involving music in the care for those with Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Family Support Walk is now underway. We have started the planning of our next walk to be held on February 24, 2018. Mark your calendars and begin to orga-

nize your teams and fund raisers to support this momentous event. Let’s make it the biggest event ever!!!

If you have a need to have some-one speak at your club, organiza-tion or group and learn more about Alzheimer’s Family Organization and Alzheimer’s/Dementia, please contact me as it would be a privi-lege to serve you.

A Servant’s Heart, Jackie

http://www.seniorlivingonline.com/


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Community Educator’s Report:Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough Counties

By Hilda Ann Hellwig

Wow!!!!! Where do I start? I am the new Community Educator for Pasco, Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties. I started in July and I am loving every minute of my new position. Prior to AFO, I worked for a home care company for three years. I have been working with seniors for over five years.

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is very passionate area for me. My mother-in-law passed from Alzheimer’s and my mother was in the early stages. I told my mom never forget me, she told me YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN MY HEART!

As the new Community Educator, the last two months have been a whirlwind for me. I have met new people, some of our volunteers, former acquaintances and I am working with a wonderful team! I hope to grow the counties and get the Alzheimer’s Family Organization name out. I have added four support groups (one in Trinity, one in Land O’ Lakes, one in New Port Richey and one in Zephyrhills) with more waiting to come on board. I am so excited because these Support Groups mean so much to the caregivers. I have attended support groups and have been welcomed with open hearts! There are so many suggestions for caregivers to take with them. It is comforting to know that they are not alone in their feelings. The Support Groups are so important for the caregiver. Our volunteers make this all happen. They are our saviors and we are THANKFUL for our volunteers always. All of them!

I have attended some Care-giver Educational Days, which had a great deal of information for caregivers. I am looking forward to our annual Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser this year, my first. We will have a great time and raise money for a great cause. Have you ever wanted to go skydiving??? Well, here is your chance. Come and bid on our Champagne Skydiving Package.

I have plans for monthly educational series to start in October with each month having a different subject. We are working with BON WORTH clothing store to bring mini Fashion Shows to assisted living facilities, churches, lodges with 10% of the proceeds coming to the AFO. For the future, I plan to have an increased number of support groups throughout my counties and more Caregiver Educational Days in 2018. I am thinking of a Lip Sync Fundraiser for next year.

Anything I can do to help the families whose loved ones have Alzheimer’s, I will do. I am determined to get as much information to caregivers. Being a caregiver is mentally and physically draining. I was my mom’s caregiver. As much as I loved my mom, there were times I thought I would not be able to continue BUT I DID. You do what you have to do for your loved one, but in the same breath, I will tell you PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. Our services are here to help you.

“EGGCITED ABOUT AFO” By: Kearstin Harmon


U P C O M I N G E V E N T S S A V E T H E D AT EOctober 19, 2017Gala Opening at the Valerie Theatre for“I’ll Be Me”207 Courthouse SquareInverness, FL 34450Glen Campbell Documentary

October 20, 2017Opening of the“Art of the Fidget Mat”College of Central Florida in Lecanto3800 S Lecanto HwyLecanto, FL 34461

October 21, 2017Walk Aware for Alzheimer’s – Event DayHistoric Floral City, 8394 E. Orange Ave., Floral City, FL 34436Citrus County Walk Aware for Alzheimer’s in the town center of Floral City. Walk the town or walk the beauti-ful Withlacoochee State Trail for a single-entry fee. Don’t forget to dress up and bring your friends as Walkers will compete for Best Costumes and Largest Team. We’ll be awarding 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies to the winners.

October 22, 2017Matinee at the Valerie Theatre for “I’ll Be Me”207 Courthouse Square, Inverness, FL 34450 A repeat of the Glen Campbell Documentary

Please join us at Citrus County Walk Aware for Al-zheimer’s to help support the AFO and raise awareness for this disease that is approaching epidemic propor-tions within America. For more information about Citrus County Walk Aware, or to become a sponsor, call 352-616-0170.

Please mark your calendar for this important series of events.

For more information on upcoming events or to purchase event tickets: www.alzheimersfamily.org

Citrus CountyWalk Aware for Alzheimer’sThe Alzheimer’s Family Organization has many

fundraising events, and we continue to try new and dynamic ideas to raise money to keep our programs and services going in our eight-county area.

The newest event that we have added is in Citrus County; Floral City to be exact. This little town is a beautiful hidden jewel of Citrus County, and our newest event will highlight this fact. It is called Citrus County Walk Aware for Alzheimer’s. This is a unique event in that the walk itself is actually the centerpiece of a four-day program of exciting activities. All of them will benefit the AFO.

See the listing at right for all the events.

November 4, 2017AFO 17th AnnualAlzheimer’s Family OrganizationTampa Bay Charity Golf TournamentCrescent Oaks Country Club 3300 Crescent Oaks Blvd., Tarpon Springs, FL 34688

https://alzheimersfamily.org/event/glen-campbell-opening/

https://alzheimersfamily.org/event/art-fidget-mat/

https://alzheimersfamily.org/walkaware/

https://alzheimersfamily.org/event/ill-sunday-matinee/

https://alzheimersfamily.org/walkaware/

https://alzheimersfamily.org/golftournament/


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Caregiver Vulnerabilities –Especially Around The HolidaysJames Finnegan, MSW, LCSW, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

My experience of interviewing and hiring for various leadership positions has found that a key characteristic for success is the prospective applicants understanding of the extent and range of tasks and deliverables, plus the ability to undertake effective planning, scheduling, action-planning and timely completion. This big picture perspective helps leaders navigate the plethora of tasks, assignments, and responsibilities in a more systematic and coherent manner. While true in the workplace, it seems this may also be true for you in your much more important roles of Chief Executive Caregiver, or Executive Director of Caregiving for your loved one.

Successful workplace leadership planning activities would certainly integrate staff considerations includ-ing individualized support, training, and personal/professional development opportunities to enhance capacity and performance. Valuing and respecting the contribution of staff leads towards greater satisfaction, discretionary effort, and productivity. Similarly, we can apply the same principles to the role of caregiver, where increased value, respect, support, training, and personal/professional development are essential for enhancing their capacity and ability to cope with their extensive caregiver job description.

An additional challenge is the planning and undertak-ing of special occasions and holiday dates that come fast and furious from the end of the summer (Labor Day –could also be known as Caregiver Day because we should all celebrate the daily labor, toil, and effort put forth by caregivers every day) through the winter holiday period with thanks, blessings, and resolutions aplenty. Phew! –it’s stressful just thinking about it all in this linear way. So perhaps now is the time to begin thinking about you and your families’ response towards these events in that planned fashion that may ultimately help you successfully schedule, manage, and hopefully enjoy the holidays.

Part of that leadership planning and recognition pro-cess that caregivers have to undertake, should include planning for themselves and their capacity to endure the anticipated challenges, demands, and stressors of this high activity holiday period. Building-in time for yourself into this winter calendar is essential to the success of your overall plan. This includes time for doing things that will invigorate, replenish, rejuvenate, and restore your physi-cal, emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. This may be a time of reflection, remembrance, and honor-ing. It may also be a time of celebration, gatherings, and excitement. Whatever the emphasis, it has the potential to be both physically and emotionally enduring over an extended period.

The desire to make this period special, perfect, and sat-

isfy everyone’s needs is hazardous, and is where caregiver fatigue and burn-out can build-up and suddenly emerge. Doing some preparatory work ahead of time can be helpful, and just as staff receive training and professional development in the workplace, it is even more important for caregivers to be aware of potential safety hazards in their workplace. One of the serious concerns that your support staff have for caregivers is their emotional and mental well-being resulting from their arduous daily tasks and role as primary caregiver for their loved one. Finding ways for sharing, communicating, and talking about feelings and emotions associated with this is often overlooked –and can become the silent partner in the caregiver’s journey if not adequately attended to. This is an important area particularly for your doctor and other supporting professionals, and the following guidance is taken from their caring medical perspective on the development of depression.

Your brain helps control mood and behavior with chemicals called neurotransmitters that includes sero-tonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. If you are de-pressed, your brain may make too much or too little of these chemicals. Certain situations or experiences can also trigger depression or make it hard to treat. These include:• Family history of depression• Grief over the loss of a loved one• Major life changes like moving, illness within the family,

or becoming a caregiver• Stress generated from relationships, financial difficulties,

or moving home• Alcohol or drug misuse• Serious or ongoing significant health conditions • Exposure to high levels of stress, emotional distress

It is very important to share with your doctor, every-thing that is going on in your life –even if you don’t think it’s related to depression. The more you share, the easier it will be for your doctor to help you.

Depression is a medical condition that needs to be treated, just like diabetes or asthma. Untreated depression can affect your relationships, and it can cause problems at home, work or in other networks. It can also put you at risk for heart disease and other conditions like anxiety. Don’t wait to talk with your doctor or health professional about how you are feeling.

It’s normal to feel sad occasionally, but those feelings usually go away. With depression, your feelings are ongo-ing, and they interfere with your daily life. Symptoms of depression can be different for everyone and may include:• Feeling sad, down, hopeless, worthless, or empty• Feeling irritable, angry, agitated, or restless• Feeling overwhelmed, fatigued, or stressed

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• A loss of interest in things you used to enjoy, such as hobbies, socializing, family, and friends

• Trouble concentrating or making decisions• Sleeping too little or too much• Losing or gaining weight without trying• Headaches, digestive problems, or chronic pain• Thoughts of hurting yourself, death, or suicide

Many of these symptoms have the very real potential to be present for caregivers, so it becomes very important to increase your awareness and sensitivity to these issues and to talk to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible should they occur.

There are several different types of depression, but the two major categories are: The first is major depressive disorder also called clinical or major depression. This is the most common type, and causes changes in the way you think and feel, which affect you emotionally and physically. This can make it harder to work, eat, sleep, and enjoy life. The second is persistent depressive disorder also called dysthymia. This is a type of depression that lasts for at least two years, where symptoms can come and go and be severe at times.

It is also possible to suffer from other conditions along with depression at the same time including anxiety, alco-hol, or drug dependence. Therefore, it is so important to share all your feelings and symptoms with your doctor or health care professional so that you can get the treat-ment that is best for you.

Planning for treatment with your doctor is important. It could include therapy or counseling, where you talk with a counselor, therapist, psychologist or psychiatrist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Therapy for depression fall into two main areas:

Cognitive-behavioral therapy that helps you identify negative thoughts so that you can learn new ways to think about and view your life and the problems you encounter. You may also identify and learn how to change behaviors that are contributing towards your depression.

Interpersonal therapy helps you work through difficult relationships and explore issues that contribute to your depression like major life changes or grief. You may also learn how to deal with emotions in a healthier way.

The plan for treatment developed by you and your doctor may also include medicine. Antidepressants can be a common and effective part of the treatment for depression that work to balance the neurotransmitters or chemicals in your brain. Any decision to consider and/or stop taking medications such as these should always be considered in full consultation with your doc-tor, especially because of possible serious side effects if stopped suddenly.

An increasingly utilized technique for helping to man-age depression is the inclusion of mind-body techniques, which includes meditation, relaxation techniques, guided imagery, or hypnosis. These treatments are provided by

licensed clinicians and are safe, proven to help depression, and can be combined with medicine and/or talk therapy.

Along with treatment, small changes in your daily life can incrementally help ease symptoms of depression such as:

Spending time outdoors can help relieve depression symptoms. Taking walks in the park, on trails, downtown, by the water or on the beach can help manage stress and improve your mood. Studies have shown that includ-ing friends in outdoor walks also increase your mental well-being.

Exercising daily where possible. Physical activity makes your brain release mood-lifting chemicals called endorphins. Schedule these like a formal appointment in your calendar, find an exercise friend to workout with, if you are short on time take three 10-minute walks if you are unable to walk for 30-minutes consecutively –and remember being outside in the sunlight can boost your mood too.

Talking to others with similar experiences. Joining a support group won’t make you worse, it can actually help you feel like you are not alone and are understood.

Learning to manage stress. Adequate sleep (7-9 hours) plus relaxation techniques can help reduce stress, which can ease depression.

Open-up to family and friends. Spending time with loved ones can boost your mood and having family and friends who care about you is one of your most powerful tools when it comes to treating your depression. Make and keep plans –even if you don’t feel like it at first, and aim for one weekly outing so that you don’t become isolated.

Consider what you eat and drink. Sugary foods cause mood swings by spiking, then dropping your energy levels. Alcohol can act as a downer or depressant, so it may be best to avoid until the depression improves.

Anticipating potential difficulties as a caregiver over the extended holiday period represents good planning and ensures circumstances do not become unmanageable or overwhelming for you and your loved one as much as possible. Recognizing when you may need help and support is the second important part of that responsible approach if needed at any time of the year.

More information regarding these and other support strategies for caregivers can be found below or via one of the many dedicated staff from a caregiver support agency such as Alzheimer’s Family Organization about getting help. Take great pride in your incredible efforts, as being a caregiver is not easy and those who do it are very special.

Resources: Walk to End Alzheimer’s https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=walk_homepage Patient Point. Anxiety & Depression Association of America www.adaa.org Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance www.dbsalliance.org Mental Health America www.nmha.org National Institute of Mental Health www.nimh.nih.gov

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Holidays are fast approaching. Tis the season of giv-ing! It is a time of year that can sometimes be stressful in finding the right gift for those we love. We know that finding that perfect gift for our loved one with Alzheimer’s or Dementia can add to that stress of what do I get! Here are some ideas to consider and give you some creative ideas that you can personalize to help your loved one with memory loss.

Gifts for Early Stagee Crossword puzzles, Activity books, Adult coloring

book and strategy games.e The old classic movies that your loved one can

reminisce with.e CD’s and music that your loved one will reminisce

with.e A photo album filled with memories or make a

calendar that every month shows a special family occasion.

e Black and white movies.e Talking photo album that continues to show family

pictures and you can update with recent photos as often as you want.

e Colorful clothing like hats, scarves, gloves, tops, sweaters, etc.

e Bird feeders to attract diverse types of birds.e Memory boxes – this can be a family activity.e Chocolates and sweets are always a favorite.e Magnetic reminders for refrigerator door. Post-it-

notes.

Gifts for Middle Stagee A clock that shows both time and date in large

numberse Music and CD’s that offer childhood/teenage and

early adult memories.e A night light that comes on automatically when it

gets dark.e Medication dispenser.e Activities that inspire reminiscing.e Puzzles that can be customized to include personal

photos.e Card games from 40’s and 50’s.

Gifts for Late Stagee A soft blanket in favorite color.e Clothing that has elastic or Velcro ties that make

dressing and undressing easier.e Sweat suits for comfort. Shoes with Velcro closures

for easy on and off. Soft night gowns.e Music and CD’s that loved one can relate to from

childhood.e For safety, a device that can assist finding your

loved one if becomes disoriented and wanders off. Such as a bracelet with contact number or scent jars.

e Figit blankets that are created with multiple task on it to do. (See picture for example).

Toxic PlantsPoinsettia, Holly, Bittersweet, Pines, Boxwood. Always ask before purchase.

Nontoxic PlantsAfrican Violets; Christmas Cactus; Wandering Jew; Jade or Boston Fern to name a few.

Ideas For Caregivere Gift cards and certificates.e Bookse Create a coupon book to include: cleaning house,

cooking a meal, laundry, lawn care, sit with loved one while they go out, massage and/or pedicure etc. … be creative. Anything is appreciated.

Gift Guide For Your Loved One With Alzheimer’s

Fidget Mat – a handmade work of art whose purpose isto safely stimulate and entertain the dementia loved one.

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Meet Alfie – he’s a special elf that specializes in ALFs (Assisted Living Facilities)! Alfie has some great ideas for celebrating the holidays and spreading cheer to loved ones who live in senior communities. Whether you want to visit your own family or volunteer, the holidays are a special time to get together and reminisce, start new traditions and spread joy to folks who reside in assisted living communities.

Alfie loves spending the holidays at ALFs because it allows for all the fun, games and food – but without all the hassle of having to put it together yourself! Many volunteers, organizations and staff come together to celebrate the holidays in traditional – and not-so-traditional – ways! Consider having your church choir come and sing carols, or the local boy/girl scouts come to help deco-rate trees. Alfie’s favorite activity is the Christmas cookie recipe swap during the eggnog reception!

And then there are photo opportu-nities!!! All the beautifully decorated trees and lights make for great settings for families to take a snapshot to share with loved ones. It’s even better if the ALF allows pets – after all, they like to dress up for holidays too!

But what about the seniors who don’t have family nearby, or who have no family at all? Alfie has a few suggestions that your family or a group of volunteers can do to spread some cheer:• Make holiday cards with seniors • Decorate cookies and make candies• Offer to play carols on the piano for everyone to

enjoy• Wrap toys for needy kids• Read Christmas stories and pass around cookies• Share what traditions are celebrated in other countries• Listen – ask seniors to share stories with you

Elf In An ALF By: Christina Johnson, Executive Director of Crane’s View Lodge and Colleen McArthey, Senior Living Advisor

• Distribute fun Santa hats for seniors to wear• Help decorate walkers, wheelchairs, scooters

Residents living in assisted living communities like to help others and volunteer themselves. Alfie loves to support our troops and their families – and the holidays are one of the best times of the year to get involved! Consider starting with residents who have a family member or friend of the family deployed. Care packages can consist of everything from a stocking full of candy and sweets, to socks, toiletries, stationary, gift cards, hand written letters of gratitude, pictures, canned goods, batteries, coffee, hot chocolate and cookies.

Alfie also wants us to remember the various other ways we can celebrate the holidays. This year, Ha-nukkah is from the evening of Tuesday, the 12th of December until the evening of Wednesday, the 20th of December. On each of the eight nights, a candle is lit in a special menorah. Traditionally, the menorah is placed in the front window so people can see the lights and remember the story of Hanukkah. Alfie enjoys

learning all kinds of new traditions and never turns down a latke (potato pancake)!

Feliz Navidad! Alfie loves learning about how different cultures

celebrate the holidays. Children often perform

the Posadas (Spanish for “inn” or “lodg-

ing”). A Posada is to celebrate the part of the Christmas story

where Joseph and Mary looked

for somewhere to stay. One game that is played at a Posada party is the pi-ñata. Alfie loves to scramble to pick up the candies and sweets that come falling out!

No matter how you choose to celebrate the holidays this year, Alfie asks that you take a minute to think about all the things you have in your life to be grateful for – and how you might be able to help spread cheer to those who need it! Happy Holidays!

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In the Know – Traveling with Your Loved OneBy Steve Davis

For caregivers and their loved ones, traveling can present a host of challenges that must be considered before the trip begins. You will be taking them away from their daily routine, one of the only stabilizing factors in their day-to-day life, possibly making them disoriented and difficult to handle. There are several things you can do to make their vacation go as smoothly as possible.

First, decide if travel is feasible. If you are unsure your loved one can travel, plan a short vacation at a nearby hotel. Take them out to eat three meals a day and maybe visit local parks. This will give you an indi-cation of what travel will be like for them. And if their symptoms worsen, you can easily take them home.

If you take your loved on a trip further away from home, arrange for special accommodations during the travel process such as special lounges at the airport. Also consider arranging for a wheelchair escort to the airport gate. This will minimize waits in security lines, eliminating a lot of stress and fatigue.

Carry around a notecard that discreetly shares infor-mation about your family member’s memory problems, so that service people can easily be made aware.

To prevent wandering during travel, give your loved one the same surveillance you would a young child. Also dress them in clothing easy to recognize and bring a recent photograph to show people in the event they do get lost. An ID bracelet on your loved one is also a good idea.

If your loved one experiences increased anxiety or confusion during travel, look for a quiet place where they can calm down. Anxiety can present itself in sev-eral ways — increased movement, statements about the crowds, loss of eye contact, etc. The earlier you can recognize increased anxiety and remove the per-son from the uncomfortable situation, the easier the problem will be to manage.

One more suggestion is to bring some of their personal items on the trip such as photographs, knick-knacks, etc, creating familiar surroundings.

Making New Holiday Traditions

By Bill Tuttle

Starting a memory treeWe all have many memories of the past that we all

cherish. Through the years we tend to forget the past and the wonderful people, places, and things we did as we were growing up. Memories keep us young, makes us smile, and makes us laugh. Ensure you and your family and friends smile every time you walk by your memory Christmas tree by trimming it with your favorite memories. It’s easier than you think. Go to the store and get some plain ornaments with a glue gun. Display your favorite photos of vacations, friends, fam-ily, and any other things that bring back past events of your life. Jot down meaningful names, dates, and senti-ments on write-on ornaments. Delight at the sound of hearing someone special’s voice at the push of a button when you hang a recordable ornament. Even the most common ornament becomes a living memory that you and your family or caregiver have made to put smiles and happiness back in our lives.

The CaregiverBy Debora Soramaki

We offer our care With joy in our heart

To share our love As we do our part

The help that we give Will bring you relief So that you may live

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We’ll do our best In this life we lead

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Managing Holiday StressSteve Davis, M.S.

The holiday season can be a joyful time for all, but often results in unhealthy levels of stress due to added demands and activities. When you add the responsibili-ties of caring for a loved-one with special needs, the stress levels are often magnified.

Taking the following steps throughout the holiday season may prevent or minimize stress for everyone involved:• Set and maintain goals and expectations, but keep

them realistic to avoid pushing your loved one out of his/her comfort zone.

• Maintain normal daily routines and schedules as much as possible.

• Engage your loved-one in the process of planning a meaningful and enjoyable season and include other family members when appropriate.

• Share pleasant memories of past traditional holiday seasons or events with your loved-one and also cre-ate new memories. Perhaps bake a batch of his/her favorite Christmas cookies or decorate the house us-ing family heirlooms, while adding new decorations of their choosing.

• During family or social events, provide a specific place for your loved one to rest, or to just get away

from all the commotion. They may sometimes feel overwhelmed, overstimulated, disoriented, or merely awkward in situations where they once thrived. Re-main keenly aware of these situations, and always be responsive to your loved-one’s needs to avoid unnecessary stress or discomfort.

• It is important to keep your loved-one engaged in his/her traditional religious services or worship, even if you have to remind or gently prod them to do so. The holidays may seem incomplete or “empty” for them if you don’t.

• Keep in mind that the holidays can also cause or exacerbate depression, especially for those who have lost a spouse or close loved-one. Always have a con-tingency plan and be prepared for the unexpected.

• Don’t be afraid to say “no” to unrealistic requests from friends or family members. It is important to leave your loved-one and yourself an out, being sensitive and attentive to each of your own specific stress levels and needs.

• With all the hustle and bustle and madness of the sea-son, your loved-one may sometimes feel neglected. Always be aware of this and go out of your way to make him/her feel special.

• KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS!

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