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ESP August 2007 NewsletterUpcoming EventsElder Service Providers August Lunch Meeting
Elder Service Providers 2007 Summer BarbequeThanks to all who attended our picnic- the weather and the company was great. Also, special thanks to Albertson’s for providing the soda and discounted food, Learning Success Learning Store for the kite decorations, and Haggenn/Starbucks for providing the coffee. Elder Service Providers 2008 Caregivers ConferenceThe 2008 Caregiver Conference will be held at the Christ the King meeting center, March 28, 2008. The theme will be "Caregivers--the 8th Wonder of the World." Please plan to attend, and consider being a sponsor, vendor, or speaker! Contact Mary.gould@comcast.net to ensure your company gets a spot on the 2008 ESP Tote Bag! Next Meeting will be Wed. Aug. 15th at 3:30 at The Jeckyl and Hyde Deli—Lattes provided by The Courtyard! The Courtyard Dementia Care Has Openings!Currently there are several P/T positions available at The Courtyard Dementia Care Community, located at 848 W. Orchard Drive in Bellingham.
For more info please call 360-715-1338. New Adult Family HomeA Loving Heart Adult Family Home is pleased to announce the licensing of our second home. We currently have an opening at both the Noon Road home and the Ridgewood Avenue home. Please contact Janet Arntzen at 393-4259 for more information or to set up a tour. Alzheimer’s Association Western and Central Washington State ChapterAn advanced dementia care professional program will be held on September 17th, October 19th, November 16th, and December 21st in the St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 2901 Squalicum Parkway, Bellingham. A morning session from 10am to 1pm, and an afternoon session from 3pm to 6pm. Each session will qualify for 3 hours of continuing education for professionals. The program covers a review of dementia basics including updates, how to use the Positive Approach to Communication, and using Cues and Clues to resolve behavioral issues. Cost is $29.00 plus tax. For more information or to make a reservation call 1-800-848-7097 or visit our Web site. Alzheimer Society of Washington SAVE THE DATE – 21st Annual Fall Conference,
Unmasking Dementia Care Issues Speakers:
Educational OpportunityBarbara Kaplan, local educator and interfaith chaplain, works with the feelings we all have around death and dying. She has figured out a lot of things about the dying process to make dying easier for both the person dying and loved ones. She can support you in whatever you are going through, either in private appointments and/or come to this class: HOW DO PEOPLE DIE? a stimulating, interactive, experiential powerpoint presentation. It covers the ways we deny death, how dying is set in motion, what happens when we fall asleep, and what is happening on the inside in preparation for the transition … all to give a different perspective on death and dying, one that is not so scary. Classes will be held at:
Please visit SoulJournings.com or call Barbara at 360/393.1270 for more information or to register. Membership DirectoryMembership Directory CDs are available - please contact Membership Secretary Andrea Polchen at andrea.polchen@comcast.net or call 715-1338. Note from the EditorThanks once again for the interest in the newsletter. Members please continue to submit your articles and announcements to rob@westfordfuneralhome.com. |
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