Franklin Senior Center is proud to host The Dementia Experience - Registration Required - Oct 16 at 1:00 PM

Next week, the Franklin Senior Center is proud to host The Dementia Experience.

The Dementia Experience - Registration Required
- Oct 16 at 1:00 PM

More than 6 million Americans are living with a form of dementia, and taking a look at life through the eyes of someone with cognitive decline is a small step to better understanding their daily experiences.

The Dementia Experience uses sensory modifications and role playing activities to depict real situations that a person living with Mild Cognitive Impairment or dementia would face. Getting dressed, taking your daily  medications and preparing a meal, are all simple activities that are severely thwarted by cognitive disability.

The Dementia Experience thrusts you into the daily life of someone with dementia by simulating the physical ailments afflicting many seniors and creating the frustration, confusion and anxiety that accompanies cognitive impairment.

Registration is required, please call the Senior Center to sign-up!

508-520-4945

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The Topic: 005 - Caring for Dementia & Alzheimer’s (audio)

episode 005 - Caring for Dementia & Alzheimer’s 

A conversation with Tammy Pozerycki and Franklin (MA) Health Director Cathleen Liberty

Audio file ->

https://anchor.fm/franklin21/episodes/005---Caring-for-Dementia-amp-Alzheimers-e1qrs0a

Tammy’s consulting business -> https://alternativesinalzheimerscare.com/ 

She is also Outpatient Community Liaison for Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital 

https://www.westboroughbehavioral.com/programs/outpatient-services 

Alzheimer's Association page - https://www.alz.org/ 

Franklin Senior Center Supportive Day Program - 

https://www.franklinma.gov/franklin-senior-center/pages/sunshine-club 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

For additional information, please visit  the Health Dept page at www.Franklinma.gov   

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at  cliberty@franklinma.gov 

Prior episodes of The Topic can be found on the Heath Dept page ->

https://www.franklinma.gov/health-department/pages/topic-podcast-links

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The music for the intro and exit is called “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes Music and is licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License  

Scott Holmes Music => https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes

You can also subscribe and listen to TheTopic audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "TheTopic" 

The Topic: 005 - Caring for Dementia & Alzheimer’s (audio)

Franklin Senior Center: Upcoming Program - Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia - Oct 25

Upcoming Program: Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia  on Tuesday 10/25  from 2 - 3 PM at the Franklin Senior Center.

Learn basic information on the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages, risk factors, research and FDA-approved treatments.   

To register: Call the Helpline 1-800-272-3900. 

Download a copy of the flyer as a reminder:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1d-f1eOTQpxUJ0X1eX--14WUbAFaHbBGi/view?usp=sharing

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Ariel Doggett

Respite Coordinator

Supportive Day Coordinator

"We rise by lifting others" - Robert Ingersoll

There is no act of kindness too small

Franklin Senior Center: Upcoming Program - Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia - Oct 25

Alzheimer's program for Kids at Franklin Senior Center - Feb 20

Thursday, Feb 20 at 10:00 AM, Shannon Reardon, a Franklin High School senior, who is a member of the High School's Alzheimer's Club, will be doing a presentation here at the Franklin Senior Center that teaches kids about Alzheimers and what activities they can do with their grandparents.

Shannon is doing this presentation as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. A brochure is attached. She also created a list of 50 activities kids can do with their grandparents. 

Franklin TV will be here to tape her "presentation" for us, the station, and for us to put on our Dementia Friendly Franklin web page. Could you please help us spread the word?

• Brochure

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0wjbnXDBhczYWVvY3pXQVlSdjZfZ013WFFTWGNKblV1aV9R/view?usp=sharing

• 50 Things to Do

https://drive.google.com/file/d/148StBf_loQUdBv6yte0hPti4smT2-BaY/view?usp=sharing

• Dementia Friendly Franklin page   https://www.franklinma.gov/dff

Dementia Friendly Franklin

Head's up on the Newcomers and Friends meetings for October/November 2019

Not just for Newcomers . . . 

Two Great Wednesday Nights . . . mark your calendar!!!

On October 9th, Rick Lacroix will introduce us to The Dementia Friends. This global movement’s purpose is to educate people about dementia and ways they could help make a difference in their communities, by making them friendly places for people living with Dementia. By attending this session you become a Dementia Friend!

Newcomers and Friends meetings

This November we’re meeting one week later than our usual 2nd Wednesday of the month. On November 20th, we’re hosting two speakers . . . Town Administrator Jamie Helen and Franklin School Superintendent Sara Ahern. They’ll be updating us regarding the FY2021 Budget and other important matters in Franklin. Come with your questions! 

No need to RSVP, just join us at 7:30 at “3”! We run our meetings September through May at “3” Restaurant, 461 W. Central Street, Franklin. Heavy appetizers and beverages are complimentary; a cash bar is available.

Residents of Franklin, or any surrounding town that doesn't have a Newcomers organization, are welcome to join us the 2nd Wednesday of the month (occasionally we switch Wednesdays to accommodate holidays or speakers). 

Additionally, we hold many fun and varied events to stay connected throughout the year. Look for us on our website www.franklinnewcomers.com, or on our Facebook page or on Meetup.com, Franklin Newcomers & Friends Club.

 

Dementia Friendly Training - June 26

Dementia Friendly Training

Sessions for the Alzheimer's Association's "Training for Professionals" (and retailers) will be held on Wednesday, June 26 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Retailers who participate will receive a Dementia Friendly sticker for their storefronts.

Please RSVP to Maggie at the Franklin Senior Center if you will attend.  (508) 520-4945

Dementia Friendly Training - June 26

What is a Dementia Friendly Community? (video)

What is a Dementia Friendly Community?

A place where individuals living with dementia and their care partners can live as independently as possible, continue to be part of their communities by receiving support and understanding at local facilities such as banks, shops, cafes and restaurants and maintain their social networks.

For more about dementia and what the town is offering to become a dementia friendly community visit  https://www.franklinma.gov/dff

School Committee - Recap - Feb 19, 2019

The documents released for this meeting can be found online
https://www.franklinps.net/district/meeting-packets/pages/february-12-2019-school-committee-packet-documents

screen capture of the homework presentation

• Live reporting: Consent agenda to closing (executi...
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/live-reporting-consent-agenda-to.html
• Live reporting: Discussion Only Items - Informatio...
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/live-reporting-discussion-only-items.html
• Live reporting: Discussion Action items
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/live-reporting-discussion-action-item.html
• Live reporting: Homework Update
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/live-reporting-homework-update.html
• Live reporting: Dementia Friendly Franklin
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/live-reporting-dementia-friendly.html
• Live reporting: School Committee Meeting - Feb 19,...
• https://www.franklinmatters.org/2019/02/live-reporting-school-committee-meeting.html

Live reporting: Dementia Friendly Franklin

2. Guests / Presentations
a. Dementia Friendly Community – Maggie Gundersen & Karen Alves

(presentation to be added later)

Franklin Library/Senior Center: Dementia and Your Family - Dec 11

Dementia and Your Family will be presented by Dr. Lyn O’Brien and Maggie Gundersen on Dec. 11, at 4:00 PM at the Franklin Public Library. 

Over the holidays, you may notice behaviors in elderly relatives that concern you and wonder if it could be dementia. As part of the Dementia Friendly Franklin program, this presentation will help families understand more about this condition and determine how best to navigate these issues together. All ages welcome, including children. 

Please call the Center to sign up: 508-520-4945

Franklin Library/Senior Center: Dementia and Your Family - Dec 11

There is also DEMENTIA FRIENDS TRAINING at 10:00 AM on Dec 27. Learn to think differently about dementia, understand how it affects people and how you can help. Call the Center to sign up: 508-520-4945

DEMENTIA FRIENDS TRAINING - Dec 27

For more about Dementia Friendly Franklin visit their web page
https://www.franklinma.gov/dff