SAT/21 JULY18 : Monthly Caregivers Sharing Session, Yoga Exercise and Workshop on "Digital Storytelling"

To:  Family Caregivers 

The following programs have been scheduled for the Monthly Talk and Caregivers Sharing Session on 21 July 2018 at the ADFM PJ Day-Care Centre.

Date:  21 July 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

“I want to enjoy my time – Activities for Alzheimer’s Clients”

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” Exercise 

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 - “Digital Storytelling Workshop”

Strictly for Family Caregivers and ADFM Volunteers – 20 participants only

This workshop will be conducted by Ms Lily Fu (and her team) who is a caregiver to her Alzheimer’s Mom, Founder of Seniors-Aloud, Blogger, and Gerontologist.

(Note:  For details, please whatsapp: 016 608 2513.)

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.

SAT / 21APR18 ADFM Monthly Caregivers Sharing Session on Coping with Behaviour Challenges and Yoga Exercise Session

To: Caregivers for persons with Alzheimer and dementia 

Below is the programme for the monthly caregivers sharing session to be held on 21 April 2018 at the ADFM Day-Care Centre at No. 6, Lorong 11/8E, Seksyen 11, 46200 Petaling Jaya.

SATURDAY, 21 APRIL 2018
12.30pm - 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 - 2.00pm	Refreshments
2.00pm – 4.00pm	Caregivers Sharing Session on Coping with Behaviour Challenges which will be Facilitated by ADFM Dementia Care Trainer, Ms Satiapoorany Subramaniam who is a retired nursing educator with extensive clinical experience.

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, providing:

(1)    Full Name/s

(2)    Mobile contact/s

(3)    Email address

(4)    Indicate to whom you are caring for if you are a caregiver, or your position for our attendance record.

Kind regards,

Jenny

016 608 2513

ADFM National Caregivers Support Network

www.adfm.org.my

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.

To join, Sign Up at:  http://admalaysia.ning.com