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• Arrange a phone call for the Federalsburg Senior Center each other. Members also will be busy
person with dementia and the making many Christmas crafts and
The members of the Federalsburg Senior

visitor. The call gives the visitor participating in the project of making
Center wish everyone “Happy Holidays”
an idea of what to expect and gifts bags for local shut-ins.

this month. The members will participate

gives the person with dementia
in the many programs offered at the Our Christmas luncheon will be held on
an opportunity to become
Center. They include Healthy Living December 23. Seniors are asked to bring
familiar with the visitor.
presented by Tyrell James on Tuesdays a covered dish. Come and join us!
• Keep the memory-impaired at 10 am, SAIL exercise program led by

person’s routine as close Jennifer Tunis on Tuesday and Th ursdays The Senior Center is located above the
to normal as possible. at 11 am, Priority Partners presentations Town Hall and is open on Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 9-3. Happy Holiday
• During the hustle and bustle of presented by Tiff any Scott, and on the to all.
the holiday season, guard against second Tuesday of each month, Melanie
fatigue and find time for rest. Chapple takes blood pressure readings December Birthday, Carol Robinson,

and individual health consultations the 18th.
Remember, caregiving may take on
second Tuesday at 10 am.
various appearances. Long-distance
caregivers have a role unto themselves, December is going to be a busy month.

and are part of the team. Caring for The members will be hanging Christmas

an older family member is a big stockings and fill them with treats for
responsibility that often requires
teamwork. If you don’t live close to the
person needing care, be creative about
how you provide support.
Long-distance caregivers may take on
diff erent roles ranging from providing
emotional support and occasional respite
to the primary caregiver to helping with

finances or paying bills online.
Here are a few tips for long-distance 14374 Benedictine Ln | Ridgely, MD 21660
caregivers:
THE COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
• Be sure to ask the primary
caregiver(s) how you AT MARTIN’S HOUSE & BARN
can be most helpful. (This is our new name, was previously Saint Martin’s Barn)
• Make a list of all of the caregiving Drive-Thru Pantry and Thrift Store Hours:
responsibilities and identify who
will be responsible for each. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Martes, Jueves, Viernes
• Before deciding on caregiver 8:30 am - 11:30 am 8:30 am - 11:30 am
responsibilities, reflect on your Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

strengths and limitations.

Thrift Store is also open First Saturdays 8 am-Noon

• Think about your schedule and
how it might be adapted to give FOOD ASSISTANCE:
the primary caregiver a break.
PLEASE CALL OUR BARN MANAGER
• Consider taking caregiver training. AT 410.634.2537 EXT. 111
For More Information about Holidays RENT & UTILITIES ASSISTANCE:
and Alzheimer’s contact...
PLEASE CALL OUR HOUSING & SUPPORT SERVICES
NIA Alzheimer’s and related Dementias COORDINATOR AT 410-634-2537 EXT. 105
Education and Referral (ADEAR)
Center, 1-800-438-4380, adear@nia. All staff at Martin’s House & Barn are following CDC guidelines
nih.gov or www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers for social distancing and COVID prevention, including daily

temperature checks and masking.
Happy Holiday Season from the Caroline
We ask that clients also please wear a mask and maintain
Medical Adult Day Care family.
distance of six feet when staff bring the food to the vehicle.
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