IPMR: Programs

We recently hosted:

Dessert with the Doctor: Normal Aging or Dementia?

Memory loss can be unsettling at best. As we age, our bodies and brains do change - but how do we know when it's just typical forgetting or it's Alzheimer's or another form of dementia? Dr. Lisa Snyder describes the general path of normal aging, the signs and symptoms of medical conditions that may mimic dementia but are treatable, and the hallmarks of Alzheimer Disease and related disorders.

If you are interested in having us repeat this excellent program, please call us at (309) 495-4530.

Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Group Topics

This group meets monthly to share beneficial support material and discuss issues surrounding care for a loved one. The group is co-sponsored by Senior World and the Central Illinois Alzheimer’s Association.

When: 3rd Thursday of each month at 2:30 p.m.

Where: Senior World Peoria, Downtown 719 N. Wm. Kumpf Blvd. Suite 300, Peoria, IL (map and directions)

Who: All family members are welcome to participate. Respite care is available during this support group meeting. If your loved one cannot be left alone, he/she can be pre-registered to come to Senior World at no charge during the meeting.

February 18, 2010: Scam Alerts - How to Prevent Being Scammed:

Speaker: Linda Glackin, City of Peoria, Domestic Violence Program

March 18, 2010: How to Improve Communication with the Physician

Speaker: Jackie Bowers, Senior World Director

April 15, 2010: Prairie State Legal Services

Speaker: Hank Vanderheyden, Outreach Worker

May 20, 2010: Updates from the Central Illinois Alzheimer's Association

Speaker: Alisha Dault., Patient and Family Services Coordinator

June 17, 2010: Detecting Signs and Symptoms of Pain in Your Loved One

Speaker: Bonnie Allen, RN, Illinois Central College of Nursing

July 15, 2010: Taking Care of the Caregiver

Speaker: Nargis Khan, Bradley University Counseling & Research Center

August 19, 2010: Activities for the Home

Speaker: Amy Shelpkof, Senior World Recreational Activities Therapist

September 16, 2010: Senior Services - How Can They Help?

Speaker: Holly Kozinski

October 14, 2010: Depression and Caregiving

Speaker: Michelle Hohlman, Joy Miller and Associate

November 18, 2010: Fall Prevention/Home Safety

Speakers: Jan VanNess/Barb Campbell, IPMR

IPMR Programs