Support "A Challenging Journey's" Longest Day team. Joan Uronis was diagnosed in June of 2011 with younger on-set Alzheimer's disease. Living with Alzheimer's is a challenging journey for the person with the disease as well as their caregiver. Joan is participating in Longest Day to honor the strength, passion and endurance of those facing this devastating disease and their caregivers, including her devoted and loving husband, Al. Donate $10.00 for each hour you read to support her team. Help her #EndAlz http://ow.ly/4mRbf7
Join "Woody’s Wanderers" in honoring their beloved father, Woody Keim on June 18th at the @ClevelandMetroparks North Chagrin Reservation. The Longest Day team will be walking/hiking their favorite trail and would love for you to join them. If you can’t be there, they would love for you to honor Woody by walking a favorite trail near you, or even just around the block. They hope to raise $2,000. Help them #ENDALZhttp://ow.ly/10mYBk .
Last year, Team Soto raised $2,271 during "The Longest Day" honoring family members who have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease. This year they host Quartermania, a silent auction, 50/50 raffle, and painting party on June 12th in Lorain. Help them #ENDALZ http://ow.ly/10mXlG
Minds in Motion program is now up and running!
The Cleveland Area Chapter is proud to announce a new social engagement program designed specifically to serve those with mild to moderate memory and thinking disorders and their loved ones. The goal of the program is to provide participants with social engagement opportunities that enrich the mind, body, and soul in a comfortable social setting.
The free programs will be held the first Thursday afternoon of each month from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. in the Beachwood office. Planned activities include painting, yoga, simple recipes, mini gardening and brain fitness programs.
The program will be led by Early-Stage Specialist, Taylor Young, LSW, MSSA, who coordinates the engagement programming and leads the Early-Stage Education and Support Groups in Northeast Ohio. Volunteer guest facilitators who are trained professionals will run the activities.
Individuals living with a memory and thinking disorder must be accompanied by an adult family member or friend and be willing to participate in the group program. Although the program is offered free of charge, participants are asked to consider a donation of $10 per session in support of the chapter’s engagement services. Space is limited and registration is required.
For more information, call the Cleveland Area Chapter at 800-272-3900.
