SAT/4AUG18 ADFM PJ Day-Care Centre: Monthly Caregivers Sharing, Yoga and Talk

The Monthly Talk and Caregivers Sharing Session in August at the ADFM PJ Day-Care Centre will be held on:

Date:  4 August 2018 (Saturday)

Venue:  ADFM PJ Day-Care Centre, No. 6, Lorong 11/8E, Seksyen 11, 46200 Petaling Jaya

Programs:

(1)  11.00am to 12.30pm – Caregivers Sharing Session

“Coping with Wandering”

The sharing session will be facilitated by Ms Satiapoorany, ADFM DCS Trainer and retired Nurse Educator.

(2)  12.30pm to 1.15pm - “Rejuvenating Chair Yoga”

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.

(3)  1.15pm to 2.00pm - Refreshments

(4)  2.00pm to 4.00pm - “Up Up and Away / Taking a Trip”

Speaker, Dr Bharathi Vengadasalam is a Consultant Psychiatrist (Geriatric Psychiatrist) with the Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur.   

Many people enjoy travel for recreation, relaxation or a new experience. Those who enjoy travelling, include caregivers of persons with dementia. Travel can pose special problems for persons with dementia (PWD) … hence it can be a challenge for the PWD and the caregiver.  In this session, Dr Bharathi will discuss and share with you some points in decision-making, issues and assistance when planning for travel with PWD.   

REGISTRATION:

FREE Admission – Compulsory registration is required for our logistic purposes. 

Please Email to: jenny@adfm.org.my and copy: jennyho8@gmail.com or whatsapp 016 608 2513.

Kind regards,

Jenny

ADFM National Caregivers Support Network:   http://admalaysia.ning.com

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.

SAT / 2JUNE18, ADFM PJ Day-Care Centre: Monthly Talk & Caregivers Sharing Session and Yoga Exercise

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.

ADFM National Caregivers Support Network:   http://admalaysia.ning.com

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.