IPMR Programs
Thursday, August 21st, 2:30 p.m.
Update on Services from the Central IL Alzheimer's Association
with Alisha Dault, Central Illinois Alzheimer's Association
at Senior World, 719 William Kumpf Blvd., Peoria, IL (309) 495-4530.
Respite is available during this program. This program is free, but we ask you please call to reserve a space if you will be bringing a loved one who needs supervision.
Thursday, September 11th, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Building Bones and Better Balance
Free screenings to reduce the chances of fallling and breaking a hip.
at IPMR Metamora, 709 W. Mt. Vernon., Metamora, IL (309) 367-4818.
Balance and bone density screenings take just a few minutes, but can save you the trauma and the cost of a fall or a fracture.
If you are over the age of 55 and have not had a DEXA scan, if you are younger than 55 but are at risk for osteoporosis, or if you are uninsured or underinsured and have not been screened for brittle bones, please call and reserve your spot for FREE screenings to check your bone density and your risk of falling.
Monday, September 15th, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
CIAA Caregiver Night Out
Join IPMR, Senior World and many other local agencies in the Caring Network for a relaxing evening. IPMR will be hosting a Pampering Booth to help you refocus your energy. The evening is open to all family caregivers, and will include a free meal, door prizes and musical entertainment. Respite is available during the programs. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call Cathi Sipes at the Central Illinois Agency on Aging (309) 674-2071.
Par-a-Dice Hotel, 21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria, IL.
Tuesday, September 16th, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
CIAA 4th Annual Fall Caregiver Conference
Presentations about many aspects of caregiving, including financial, communications, spiritual health and well-being, coping with long-term caregiving stress, etc.
From 2:00-3:00 p.m. there will be a presentation on Caregiver Fitness by IPMR staff. In addition, IPMR will host a "Pampering Booth" for caregiviers - a chance to get a 5 minute massage, a relaxing paraffin hand bath, a facial mist and a break from the day-to-day stress of caring for a loved one.
Par-a-Dice Hotel, 21 Blackjack Blvd., East Peoria, IL (309) 674-2071. This program is free to family caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren.
Thursday, September 18th, 2:30 p.m.
Memory Loss: Why Have a Proper Diagnosis?
A medical discussion with a physician who assesses the cause of memory loss.
by Lisa Snyder, M.D., Medical Director of IPMR
at Senior World, 719 William Kumpf Blvd., Peoria, IL (309) 495-4530. Respite is available during this program. This program is free, but we ask you please call to reserve a space if you will be bringing a loved one who needs supervision.
Saturday & Sunday, September 20th and 21st, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Basics of Sacroiliac Mobilization
Learn a simplified and effective treatment approach to this often-difficulty area. This course is intended for PTs and PTAs. This course is 16 contact hours. Certificates of attendance will be given to each participant at the end of the seminar.
by Patrick Hoban, PT, MS. OCS
at Proctor Hospital classrooms 3 & 4, 5409 N. Knoxville, Peoria, IL (309) 692-8120, ext. 698.