ADFM MONTHLY TALK AND CAREGIVERS SHARING SESSION
ON
SATURDAY, 2 JUNE 2018 - 12.30PM TO 4.00PM
AT
ADFM PJ DAY DAY-CARE CENTRE
NO 6, LORONG 11/8E, SEKSYEN 11, PETALING JAYA
Programme:
Time:
12.30 to 1.30pm - “Rejuvenating Chair Yoga”
Monthly Yoga Exercise by Certified International Yoga Instructor, Ms
Ashlynn Williams who has been practicing Yoga for more than 8 years. Chair
Yoga is a great routine for loosening and strengthening the legs, the back,
shoulders and neck, especially for seniors.
It is very gentle and perfect for those with limited mobility. You will have fun with physical exercises and
breathing techniques both the body and the mind.
1.30pm to 2.00pm - Refreshments
2.00pm to 4.30pm - Monthly
Talk and Caregivers Sharing Session on
“Technology Innovation in Dementia care”
Caring
for persons with Alzheimer’s and Dementia are overwhelming for both those
living with the disease and their caregivers.
Time
has yet to find a cure for it, so, innovative technology in Dementia care
tailored to the specific needs of Alzheimer’s persons can help ease the
caregiving burden and improve the quality of life for everyone involved -
whether it is for engaging a loved one with Alzheimer’s, managing behaviours
non-pharmacologically, creating a safer environment, or monitoring from a
distance.
Our Facilitator, Sara Thomas is a
caregiver to her elderly mother-in-law living with Alzheimer’s. Her Mom who has
Vascular Dementia passed away in 2016.
Sara will share her experiences to the extent in adapting technology
innovations which can support persons living with Dementia and their caregivers
at different stages of caregiving.
Sara Thomas is a lecturer in Business subjects at University Technology MARA,
Metropolitan College and INTI College for 29 years. Subsequently she joined
Monash University Malaysia, Sunway as a Sessional Teaching staff. She also
works with Associate Professor Dr Teh Pei Lee in gerontechnology research at
Monash University. For the past 24 years she has been a caregiver for family
members with Dementia.
REGISTRATION:
FREE Admission - Prior registration is required for our logistic
purposes. Please Email
to: jenny@adfm.org.my
and copy: jennyho8@gmail.com
or whatsapp 016 608 2513.
Web: www.adfm.org.my
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adfmpj/
ADFM National Caregivers Support Network is an online community platform for
caregivers to seek support, information, advice, and share their caregiving
challenges and experiences with other caregivers.
