Older Americans Month, originally

called Senior Citizens Month, was estab-

lished in 1963 by President Kennedy.

The theme for this year’s Older Ameri-

cans Month, “Age Out Loud” is intended

to give older Americans a new voice; one

that reflects what today’s older adults

have to say about aging. More then ever

before, older Americans are working

longer and staying focused on their

health by staying active. They expect to

continue to live their lives to the fullest,

and they’re insisting on changes that

make that possible. The theme shines a

light on and amplifies the voices of older

Americans, raising awareness of issues

seniors across the country are facing.

We are here to help you stay active,

healthy and knowledgeable with our

Living Healthy, Matter of Balance, Tai

Chi, and Diabetes Self-Management

Workshops.

(Source : Administration for Community Living)

In This Issue:

10 Early Signs of Alzheimer’s

Happy Memorial Day

2Q 2017 Update

June is Alzheimer’s and

Brain Awareness Month

Uncover the Truths about

Alzheimer’s Disease

It is common knowledge that Alzheimer’s robs

people of their ability to remember, but other

truths about the disease remain unknown. In

June, the Alzheimer’s Association is debunking

harmful misconceptions that keep people from

seeking a diagnosis and that reduces access to

needed resources and support services.

Uncover the truths and take action to help end

this disease.

For more information, see the next page and

go to

www.alz.org/abam/#uncoverTheTruth

We have the perfect program that will

provide caregivers with the tools to

better handle the unique challenges

of caring for a loved one:

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

This 6 week workshop will help you learn to

manage your emotions, reduce personal stress,

communicate effectively and will remind you that

you need to take care of

YOU in order to be a

better caregiver.

For more information-

call:561-684-5885

Ext. 59237

2nd Quarter 2017

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June is Alzheimer’s &

Brain Awareness Month

Go Purple Everyone who has a brain is at risk to develop

Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Facts and Figures

It is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S.

Since 2000, deaths due to heart disease are down 14%

while deaths due to Alzheimer’s are up by 89%

It kills more people than breast and prostate cancer

combined

In 2017 Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the

nation $259 Billion

In 2016 unpaid caregivers provided an estimated 18.2 bil-

lion hours of care valued at $230 Billion

10 Early Signs and Symptoms

1. Memory Loss that Disrupts your Life –including for-

getting important dates or events, asking for the same in-

formation over and over again.

2. Challenges in Planning or Solving Problems– change in

ability to develop and follow a plan.

3. Difficulty Completing Familiar Tasks at Home– may

have trouble driving to familiar places, managing a

budget, remembering rules of a favorite sport.

4. Confusion with Time and Place—lose track of dates and

passage of time.

5. Trouble Understanding Visual Images—may have

difficulty reading, judging distance and determining color,

which may cause problems with driving.

6. Problem with Speaking and Writing

7. Misplacing Things—putting things in unusual places,

loses things and unable to retrace steps.

8. Decreased or Poor Judgment—when dealing with mon-

ey, giving large amounts to telemarketers and/or paying

less attention to hygiene.

9. Withdrawal from Work of Social Activities

10. Changes in Mood and Personality

(Source: Alzheimer’s Association)

Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868, Decoration Day was established. It was determined that Decoration Day would be observed May 30th. It is believed that date was chosen because flowers would be in bloom all over the country. The first observance was held at Arlington National Cemetery. It was not until after World War I that the day was expanded to honor those who have died in all American wars. In 1971, Memorial Day was declared a national holiday and celebrated the last Monday in May. To ensure the sacrifices of America’s fallen heroes are never forgotten, “The National Moment of Remembrance Act” was signed into law in December 2000. The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are a 3 p.m. on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation. (Source: Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs)

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We just finished a

Matter of Balance Training

We have 11 new facilitators ready to

present one of our 8 week workshops.

A Matter of Balance

reduces the fear of falling and increases activity levels. This program provides

practical strategies to reduce the risk of

falling as well as introduces an

exercise regimen.

A Matter of Balance at Lawnwood Regional Medical Center

Two classes totaling 20 participants completed a Matter of Balance workshop in Ft. Pierce. Thank you facilitators and participants for your commitment to this much needed and informative Fall

Prevention program.

2nd Quarter 2017 UPDATE

Great Charity Challenge

The Healthy Living Center of Excellence is pleased

and proud to share they were a recipient of two grants

as part of the recent Great Charity Challenge held in

Wellington, Florida.

Over the past eight years, the Bellissimo Family and

Wellington Equestrian Partners have raised over $10M

for local community charities. On Saturday, February

4, 2017 more than $1.5 million (100% of the proceeds)

was awarded to over 40 local charities. The Ziegler

Family Foundation awarded the Healthy Living Center

of Excellence $5000.

The Healthy Living Center of Excellence also

received a $2500 grant from the Grand Prix Society. In

2016, the Ziegler Family Foundation kicked off a new

level of giving for donors over $50,000 called the

Grand Prix Society. The two grants totaling $7500 will

be used to provide additional Powerful Tools for Care-

givers evidence based workshops.

Thank you

Ziegler Family

Foundation for

your support!!!

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Upcoming Workshops :

4 ~ Matter of Balance

3 ~ Powerful Tools for Caregivers

1 ~ Living Healthy Program

Help us bring our workshops to your

community

We are so excited to share

our programs with you and

the people who would most

benefit from them.

If you live in a community,

go to a senior center, belong

to a club, have tea with

friends or know of someone

who would like to learn more

about our evidence based

workshops, please tell them

about us.

We come to you!

For details on all of our workshops go to:

www.youradrc.org/healthy-living-

upcoming-workshops

Become a Facilitator/Coach for one of our

Evidence Based Programs:

Upcoming Trainings

Powerful Tools for Caregivers :

Wednesday, April 5 and Thursday April 6, 2017

Can’t Attend? Check our website for details on other

upcoming trainings.

Other Opportunities

Office or administrative support

Community Health Worker

If you are interested,

Visit our Website and go to the Volunteer Page to

fill out an Application or contact Maureen McCarthy

Email:

Lets Start Promoting

Older Americans Month!