Caregivers
Family Support Series planned

               The Alzheimer's Resource Center and Adult Day Health Services are proud to announce their 2001 support series. These sessions will be approximately one hour and will consist of both an informational and a problem solving session.

               The first in the series will be "Life Stories." Come and learn the value of creating a life story with your loved one. Learn techniques on gathering information and creating a wonderful tool to provide security and reassurance to your family member, as well as creating a legacy for your family.

               The session will be held at Adult Day Health Services, 1901 California St. in Eureka, on March 15 at 3 p.m. These educational presentations are free and open to the public. 

Future dates and topics

o            May 17, Activities for the Person with Alzheimer's

o            July 19, Helping Your Loved One Enjoy Outdoor Pleasures

o            Sept. 20, Bathing Issues

o            Nov. 15, Nutrition and Successful Eating

               For more information contact Jamie Kerr at 707-444-8254 ext. 202.

More HSRC events

Friday, March 9th, 10 AM

SMART Program (AARP's Seniors' Medications Awareness & Prescription Training)

John Gallapaga, member of AARP Leadership Council and a retired RN, will discuss prescription medications and herbal remedies. (Information will also be available for anyone interested in becoming a trainer in this program.)

Monday, March 19th, 10:30 AM

Government Chat: Eureka Police Department and the Volunteer Patrol.

Wednesday, March 21st, 10:30 AM

Tuberculosis in the Older Adult

Humboldt County Public Health Department presents Rebecca Patterson.

Outdoor adventures

               A new senior to our area, Sue Brandenburg, would like to know if there is any interest in having a local, once-monthly "outdoor adventure" for active, fit seniors. The level of fitness required for any given activity would be described as either: [A] difficult: steep or heavy terrain; [B] moderate: able to hike at least 1-2 miles uphill or 4-5 miles on flat terrain; or [C] Easy: flat surface walking. Her suggestions for possible outings include Lady Bird Johnson Grove (levels C and B), Patricks Point-Sumeg Village (levels C and B), and the Lanphere Dunes (level C). Carpooling would be necessary, and gasoline costs would be shared. Please call the Activity Dept. at 707-443-9747 ext. 228 if this interests you.

               When you arrive for an activity, please check the big white board at our lobby stairwell (or ask the greeter) for any scheduling or room changes. Last-day changes are usually posted in the elevator or outside the elevator doors (time allowing). Other special events may be added during the month. For information, call 707-443-9747, ext. 228.