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Alzheimer's Family Services seeks help providing respite care

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:00:00 GMT

Pensacola, FL – Alzheimer's Family Services (AFS) is seeking funding to provide Alzheimer’s caregivers some much needed respite care. Respite care provides family caregivers with a needed break - time to get away and rejuvenate, so they can better care for their patients and preserve their own mental well-being. With a donation of $250, AFS can provide respite care for a month. However, any amount will help. Alzheimer’s Family Services does not receive any Federal or State funding, and operates with the support and gifts made by local donors in the community. Donations can be made online at www.alzfamserv.org or by calling 478-7790. Although no one was removed from the program, last month we had to reduce the number of hours families received each month because of insufficient funds to support the program, said Kristina Robison, executive director. We hope the community will respond favorably to this request to fund respite care so that we can provide the relief our caregivers...

The Alzheimer's Project

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Thu, 28 May 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Alzheimer's Family Services will host a special screening and discussion of HBO’s The Alzheimer’s Project on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at First Baptist Church beginning at 8:00am. The Alzheimer’s Project is HBO’s 4-part, multi-platform series that brings new understanding and hope for millions and reveals human faces behind the disease. The pioneering documentary series shines a spotlight on the lives of individuals with Alzheimer’s and their families, and takes a close look at the groundbreaking discoveries made by the country’s leading scientist as they work towards a cure. Segments include: The Memory Loss Tapes; Grandpa, Do you know who I am? (with Maria Shriver); Momentum in Science; and Caregivers. Topics will cover various stages of the disease process and participants are encouraged to engage in small group and open discussion. Attendance is limited to the first 150 registrants. Lunch will be provided. For more information or to register for the event, please call...

Ask Dr. Hock

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Have you ever had a question for a doctor? Bring your Questions to this Session. Dr. Leonard R. Hock, D.O., CMD will be joining AFS Support Groups in the Pensacola and Milton areas for a special series called Ask Dr. Hock to answer your questions about caregiver health and wellness. Thursday, February 5 - Navarre United Methodist Church, 6 pm Thursday, March 12 - Gulf Breeze United Methodist Church, 10 am Friday, April 3 - Baptist Medical Park Azelea Room, 12 pm Thursday, May 14 - MIlton, Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce, 1 pm Monday, May 18 - Myrtle Grove, Felix Miga Senior Center, 2:30 pm Monday, June 8 - Pine Forest United Methodist Church, 2:30 pm Thursday, August 27 - The Haven, The Haven of Our Lady of Peace, 6 pm Wednesday, September 9 - Century United Methodist Church, 10 am Dr. Hock was recently appointed Senior Vice President of Medical Services for Covenant Hospice with corporate offices in Pensacola, Florida. Covenant Hospice is one...

National Memory Screening Day - Free Service - Nov 18, 2008

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Alzheimer’s Family Services to Hold Free Memory Screenings National Event Stresses the Importance of Proper Detection and Treatment Pensacola, FL—Free confidential memory screenings will be available on November 18 as part of National Memory Screening Day, an annual initiative of the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) designed to improve overall health maintenance and promote proper detection of memory problems. AFA encourages adults, including those with memory concerns, a family history of Alzheimer’s disease or a desire to establish a baseline score, to take advantage of the screenings and to pick up educational materials about memory concerns, successful aging and caregiving. The face-to-face screening takes only about five to ten minutes and consists of a series of questions and tasks. It is administered by a qualified healthcare professional, such as a physician, nurse, psychologist or social worker. The results do not represent a diagnosis, and AFA advises those...

AFS expands services to Alabama

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Alzheimer’s Family Services (AFS) expands services to Alabama, offering monthly support groups for caregivers and screenings to assess for memory loss. Brewton and Atmore, AL – Alzheimer’s Family Services (AFS) – an affiliate of Covenant Hospice and based in Northwest Florida – now provides services in Escambia County, Alabama. Family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias now have access to Alzheimer’s Support Groups, Memory Screens, and a monthly informational newsletter The Caring Times. Support Groups provide emotional support and education for family and friends that have been affected by someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Two (2) new support groups begin in August; they are as follows: Brewton Alzheimer’s Support Group Location: Covenant Hospice – Brewton Office (located at 1023 Douglas Ave.) Date/Time: 3rd Tues of the month (Aug 19) at 10:30am Exception: the first support group on Aug 19 will be held at 2:30pm ...

AFS introduces the Forget Me Not Pendant

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Alzheimers Family Services introduces the "Forget Me Not Pendant" to be given away in a drawing on June 15. Designed exclusively for AFS by Beré Jewelers, this beautiful 14k gold base pendant, with Ceylon Sapphires and a Diamond center is valued at $2,600, and could be yours!

Tickets are:
1 for $10 - OR- 3 for $25

Drawing will be held: June 15, 2008 at AFS (1901 N. Palafox St. Pensacola)
You do NOT need to be present to win! Get your tickets today!

Call (850) 478-7790 for more information and to purchase your tickets. We accept Visa and Mastercard.

Project Lifesaver credited with helping locate elderly man

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Published - December, 12, 2007 Project Lifesaver credited with helping locate elderly man Carmen Paige cpaige@pnj.com Santa Rosa County sheriff's deputies are crediting Project Lifesaver for helping them locate a missing Alzheimer's patient within one hour Monday. Donald Middaugh, 80, was located a few miles from his home on Michigan Avenue in Milton and returned safely to his family thanks to the program, said Sgt. Scott Haines of the Sheriff's Office. Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Roman Jackson used electronic tracking equipment to locate the man, who has worn an electronic bracelet since his family enrolled him in Project Lifesaver following a similar incident in December 2006, he said. Project Lifesaver participants wear a transmitting device in a plastic case on their wrist or ankle, said Kristina Robison, executive director of Alzheimer's Family Services, which administers the program in Santa Rosa, Escambia and Okaloosa counties. Each transmitter...

Sheriff's Office Locates Elderly Milton Man that is a Participant in Project Lifesaver

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

Sheriff’s Office Locates Elderly Milton Man that is a Participant in Project Lifesaver Project Lifesaver Tuesday, 11 Dec 2007, 11:27 AM CST by FOX10 News Milton, Fla. - The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office located an 80-year-old man afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease after he wandered away from his home on Monday evening. The man, Donald Middaugh, was returned safely to his house on Michigan Avenue in Milton after Sheriff’s Deputies located him a few miles away from his home. Sheriff’s K-9 Deputy Roman Jackson used electronic tracking equipment to locate the man, who has worn an electronic bracelet since his family enrolled him in Project Lifesaver after a similar incident in December 2006. The Project Lifesaver program is designed to find elderly people with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease or younger people with autism if they...

Alzheimer's Patient Found by GPS Tracking Device

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:00:00 GMT

GPS Tracking Device Helps To Find Alzheimer Patients SANTA ROSA COUNTY - Alzheimer's Patient Found By GPS Tracking Device - Milton It was December 10, 2006 when 80 year-old Donald Middaugh went for a walk, only to get lost and disappear. Scores of search and rescue personnel scattered the area near his Garcon Point home, finally finding him in the woods two days later cold and dehydrated, but alive. That was a very fortunate situation, said Scott Haines, Santa Rosa Sheriff's Spokesperson. That doesn't always occur, and we were lucky to find him. Exactly one year later, Donald went for a walk and went missing again. His friends and family were immediately worried. We drove the ditches all around and we walked all the way up Dickerson City Road, walking the ditches with flashlights to Avalon (Road), in the ditches and by then we realized we wasn't gonna find him, said neighbor Walter...

Walk A Mile For Alzheimer's

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:00:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE Oct. 29, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristina Robison (850) 478-7790 Walk A Mile For Alzheimer’s Pensacola, FL – In celebration of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, Alzheimer’s Family Services (AFS) will be hosting the Walk a Mile for Alzheimer’s Walk and Mini-Expo Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Pensacola Junior College main campus track, located at 1000 College Blvd. Walk registration will be held at 8:30 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. The walk is free and walkers will also receive a t-shirt (while supplies last). Following the walk, a Mini-Expo will be held with local vendors on site to help caregivers make informed decisions about services in the local area. Vendor booth space is still available, and is only $25. To pre-register or for more information about the walk, contact AFS at 850-478-7790 or visit www.alzfamerv.org. ...

National Memory Screening Day

noemail@alzfamserv.org — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:00:00 GMT

PRESS RELEASE Oct. 25, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kristina Robison (850) 478-7790 National Memory Screening Day Pensacola, FL– Alzheimer’s Family Services (AFS) will provide free, confidential memory screenings for individuals with suspected memory loss and who may be in need of further evaluation and services. Screenings will be held from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13 at the AFS office, located at 1901 N. Palafox St. The screenings are free, but an appointment is required. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America initiated National Memory Screening Day as part of its mission to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting dementia and to their caregivers and families. Alzheimer’s Family Services (AFS) will also host an open house from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the memory screenings. The open house is designed to inform caregivers about the different...