A MEMORY CAFÉ SPONSORED BY NOVANT HEALTH MEMORY CARE WEDNESDAY, 6/3/2020  1PM – 2 PM THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS FROM THE WINSTON-SALEM SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.  For more information, contact Melissa Welch at mnwelch@novanthealth.org or Novant Health Memory Care at 336-718-7300 What is a Memory Café? A memory café is a fun and…

THE COALITION OF MINISTRIES FOR OLDER ADULTS SPONSORED BY THE SHEPHERD’S CENTER OF GREATER WINSTON-SALEM will meet on THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 11:45-1:00 In this time when we care for one another by staying apart, we will meet virtually via Zoom.  OLDER ADULTS AND MEDICAID: WHO QUALIFIES? WHAT’S THE PROCESS? Alison Westbrook Adult Medicaid Supervisor Forsyth County…

Registration is now underway for a virtual Powerful Tools for Caregivers class. This is a 6-week course for anyone caring for a loved one who is frail or ill. Classes will take place by Zoom on Thursdays, 1:30-3:00, June 4-July 9. There is no charge, but donations are accepted. Registration is required. To register or get information,…

Greetings!  I thought I would pass along this CEU opportunity.  Have a great day! Leigh Hammond, RN MSN Rehabilitation Liaison O 336-754-3533 | C 336-978-4592  |leigh.hammond@encompasshealth.com Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health 2475 Hillcrest Center Circle Winston-Salem, NC 27103   Scroll to the bottom of this post and click the link that says ‘June CEU classes’.…

Hi HIPSS members, We hope you are all doing well! Due to the current Safer at Home restrictions, we will be meeting by Zoom again this month. The HIPSS Board is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: HIPSS Monthly Meeting Time: Wednesday, Jun 10, 2020 11:45 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join…

Thanks to David haynes for moderating the HIPSS networking event last week!  He submitted the following notes from member feedback: If you have a “name badge” and/or car magnet – always have it on or in place.  People always notice a badge. Sales is all about “relationships”. Simply showing up to an event is an…

Melissa Welch and Dave Abrams would like to invite you to a fun and relaxing roundtable luncheon that we’ve named “Mad Hatters Group” on Tuesday, June 16th at 12:00 p.m.  The participants have decided to keep the conversation going.  Now that the economy is starting to re-open we are moving to monthly lunch meetings on the 3rd Tuesday…

Greetings!  I thought I would pass along this CEU opportunity.  Have a great day! Leigh Hammond, RN MSN Rehabilitation Liaison O 336-754-3533 | C 336-978-4592  |leigh.hammond@encompasshealth.com Novant Health Rehabilitation Hospital, an affiliate of Encompass Health 2475 Hillcrest Center Circle Winston-Salem, NC 27103   Scroll to the bottom of this post and click the link that says ‘June CEU classes’.…

Aging in Place: Self-Care CHANGE OF PLAN: We will not meet at Knollwood Baptist, but the panelists will broadcast their talk: Tuesday, June 16th, at 5:30 PM via ZOOM and Facebook Live. ACAP-Winston-Salem will be broadcasting this month's presentation on ZOOM. To access the ZOOM broadcast click HERE at the starting time. Password: 636247 . The presentation will be simulcast on…

Join us for a Consumer Voice Webinar Family Advocacy for Residents During COVID-19 Thursday, June 18, 2020  -  2:00pm ET REGISTER Families are facing many new issues as they support and care for their loved ones in long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Join this webinar to gain information and tips on how to…

Hello Everyone! I’m looking forward to presenting the June CE Program titled  LGBT Older Adults: 2020 and Beyond via Zoom, an online conference meeting room. Since we are not able to meet together here at Brookdale Winston Salem I wanted to be able to still offer the continued education for you. This month I will be offering…

Good afternoon! We would love for you to join us in honoring the father’s here at Brookridge. Please see the details below-   Kind regards, Crystal Bivens Robertson Director of Resident Services Brookridge Retirement Community Office Phone: 336-759-1044 Ext. 244 Fax: 336-759-9276 Mobile: 336-407-5361 crobertson@brh.org

Christmas in July – News and Changes  It’s time for our annual Christmas in July community item drive! Each year, we partner with Piedmont Federal Savings Bank to host two community drives to collect household helps, comfort and care items to support the seniors we serve. This year’s wish list and Ways to Give flyer…

Goodwill BAC Online Meeting    Wednesday, June 24, 8:30-9:30 a.m. You're Invited! Please join us online for our next BAC meeting on June 24 at 8:30 a.m. on Zoom. Topic: Active Listening and Assertive Communication Facilitator: Jen Oleniczak Brown Active listening is exactly that - it's intentional and a choice. Showing that you are listening to someone is…

Celebrate Summer! We all need a little break from COVID for a few minutes. So Brookdale Winston Salem Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care invites you to join us for a Hot Dog Cookout with all of the fixings .  Drive thru pick up or stop by and chit chat (social distancing of course). Just to get out for a few minutes.…

Hello Everyone! I’m looking forward to presenting the June CE Program titled  LGBT Older Adults: 2020 and Beyond via Zoom, an online conference meeting room. Since we are not able to meet together here at Brookdale Winston Salem I wanted to be able to still offer the continued education for you. This month I will be offering…

Webinar Topic: Hoarding Treatment: Options and Outcomes for Older Adults Date: Thursday, June 25 | 1:00 pm EST Description: Hoarding Disorder was added to the DSM-V in 2013, but healthcare professionals and other members of the care team continue to face significant challenges when implementing interventions for individuals with this mental health disorder. Additional Information and Registration Link Questions: Contact…

Hi HIPSS members,  Feedback from this workshop was so positive that we have been asked to repeat this event and open it up to more professionals .  Elder law attorneys, hospital social workers, Director of Nursing in a Memory Care Facility or Nursing Home, etc will find value in this content. Professionals commented: "I thought…