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Region 9 AAA offers a free six-week chronic Pain PATH workshop series. it is a self-management online workshop designed for people living with chronic pain. The topics covered are what is pain, dealing with difficult emotions, action plans decision-making and problem-solving, benefits of physical activity and exercise, fatigue management, medications for chronic pain, dealing with depression, guided imagery, and positive thinking. For more information or to register, contact Brooke at 989.358.4616, mainvilleb@nemcsa.org or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU
All participants who complete the study will receive a $100 gift card.
If so join this free Chronic Pain PATH workshop it meets once a week for six weeks, for two hours. The topics covered are what is pain, dealing with difficult emotions, action plans decision-making and problem-solving, benefits of physical activity and exercise, fatigue management, medications for chronic pain, dealing with depression, guided imagery, and positive thinking. For more information or to register, contact Brooke at 989.358.4616, mainvilleb@nemcsa.org, or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU
You will not want to miss this year’s keynote speaker Dr. Beth Nolan of Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®. Dr. Nolan will deliver an interactive session on developing activities that have meaning for those living with dementia. To register call 989.358.4616 or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/rWrAYX2g6i
Are you caring for someone with dementia? If so this virtual, three-session workshop is for you. For more information or to register, call 989-358-4616, email mainvilleb@nemsca.org or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/Q5WS3bQsVh
The average American adult, teenager, and child consumes about 17 teaspoons of added sugar per day. However, men should consume no more than 9 teaspoons of added sugar per day and for women, it is 6 teaspoons per day.
This webinar will address a broad range of topics such as how spouses influence one another's health and well-being, research findings related to managing dementia, and chronic health problems experienced by both partners in the couple. To register, call 989.358.4616, email mainvilleb@nemcsa.org or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/J1Qzw3xyjC
Region 9 Area Agency on Aging presents a Caregiver Empowerment and Wellness Conference on Friday, April 19, 2024, at the Mio Baptist Church(357 South Mt. Tom Road, Mio Michigan 48647) from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. There will be a complimentary breakfast and lunch, great door prizes, and an array of vendors. All caregivers are welcome to attend this free, fun, and informative conference. This event is hosted by Region 9 AAA with Gold-Level sponsors: 211, Alzheimer’s Association, Mom’s Meals Nourish Care, and The Brook Retirement Communities. To register call 989.358.4616 or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/ScTh3aauNv
The upcoming program is designed for family members who are caring for a loved one suffering from dementia and/or memory loss. For more information or to register, call 989-358-4616, email mainvilleb@nemsca.org or click here: https://forms.office.com/r/BAjyPxTULU
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