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Generally, family caregivers are happy 6. Offer to help the family with its to-do Adult Day Care off ers respite day care

to receive a helping hand, however most list. Prepare a meal, run an errand or for family caregivers. The center is open
dementia caregiver is too busy to ask provide a ride. Monday-Friday 8:00- 4:00.
for assistance. If you know a family
7. Engage family members in activities. The medical adult day care is designed

caregiver, reach out, let the caregiver
Invite them to take a walk or participate to permit health impaired adults of
know you are available.
in other activities. Caroline County to remain in their
Caroline Medical Adult Day Care would 8. Offer family members a reprieve. homes and community, living as
like to share a few ideas from ALZ.org Spend time with the person living with independently as possible with dignity
,whether you are seeking to support a dementia so family members can go out and a renewed sense of quality of life
person with Alzheimer’s or the person alone or visit with friends. through care in the least restrictive
that cares for him or her, you will fi nd setting. To learn more about the medical
helpful ways to lend a hand – in ways 9. Be flexible. Don’t get frustrated if adult day care in your community, please
both big and small. your offer for support is not accepted call the facility at 410-479-8065 or visit

immediately. The family may need time the website at carolinehd.org.

10 Ways to Help a Family
Living with Alzheimer’s to assess its needs. Again medical adult day care would like
10. Support the Alzheimer’s cause. to congratulate Kathleen, our winner of
1. Educate yourself about Alzheimer’s the Summerfest raffl e. Also we would
disease. Learn about its effects and how Family members would like you to like to thank everyone who contributed

to respond. know: in making Summerfest 2021 a successful
2. Stay in touch. A card, a call or a visit “We need time to adjust to the diagnosis.” event.
means a lot and shows you care. Federalsburg Senior Center
“We want to remain connected with
3. Be patient. Adjusting to an Alzheimer’s others.” November is a special time of the year
diagnosis is an ongoing process and each when we think of all the things that we’re
person reacts diff erently. “We need time for ourselves.”
thankful for: family, friends, good health,
“We appreciate small gestures.”
4. Offer a shoulder to lean on. The living in the U.S.A., our Senior Center,
disease can create stress for the entire People living with early-stage and more.

family. Simply offering your support and Alzheimer’s would like you to know: We’re also thankful for the many
friendship is helpful.

“I’m still the same person I was before programs offered at our center such as,
5. Engage the person with dementia in my diagnosis.” health information, exercise programs,

conversation. It’s important to involve financial, medical and other topics of
the person in conversation even when “My independence is important to me; interest to seniors.
his or her ability to participate becomes ask me what I’m still comfortable doing On November 23, the seniors are
more limited. and what I may need help with.”
planning to have a pot luck luncheon to
“It’s important that I stay engaged. Invite celebrate Th anksgiving.
me to do activities we both enjoy.”
Lunch is provided at noon on Tuesday
“Don’t make assumptions because of and Thursdays for a donation of $2.75.

my diagnosis. Alzheimer’s aff ects each Crafts, games, and Bingo are offered
person diff erently.” each week.
“Ask me how I’m doing. I’m living with a The center is located above the
disease, just like cancer or heart disease.” Federalsburg Town Hall and is open
9:00 to 3:00 on Tuesday and Th ursday.
“I can still engage in meaningful
Come join us!
conversation. Talk directly to me if you
want to know how I am.” November Birthday:
Pictured: Kathleen and Sherry “Don’t pull away. It’s OK if you don’t Nettie Gloster, November 16
know what to do or say. Your friendship
Caroline Medical Adult Day Care and support are important to me.”
would like to congratulate Kathleen,
If you would like more information
our winner of the Summerfest raffle.
about Alzheimer’s dementia or family
Also we would like to thank everyone
caregiving go to ALZ.org or contact
who contributed in making Summerfest
the Caroline Medical Adult Day Care
2021 a successful event.
at 410-479-8065. The Caroline Medical

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