When disease strikes, it effects the whole family but when Alzheimer’s strikes, it hits the caregivers particularly hard. Alzheimer’s disease is often called a family disease or the caregiver’s disease because the chronic stress of watching a loved one decline takes a toll on everyone involved. Caregivers forget or neglect to focus on their own health, needs and emotional support.
Learn about different resources while surrounded by a peaceful and nurturing environment and enjoy the opportunities for self-care and wellness.
Music, healthy food, and workshops will be offered and the event will end with a light dinner and a screening of the award-winning documentary, “ALIVE INSIDE.”
EVENT SCHEDULE
2 PM, Doors Open
Live Music by local musicians including
Sheli Monnachio and Barbara Paskin
2:15 to 3 PM, Speaker: Dr. Anna Brocco
PharmD, MBA of Advanced Memory Research Institute of NJ
“Alzheimer’s and other Dementia: Treatments, Research, and Hope”
3 to 4 PM: Self-Care Workshops
The Yoga Loft Complimentary Chair Yoga & Reiki Sessions
At the Chicken Coop with Taylor: Promoting Wellness through Gardening & Animals
4:15 to 5 PM, Speaker: Deb Hallisay
Author & Caregiver Advocate
“The Caregiver Contract”
5:30 to 7 PM: Dinner & A Movie
Enjoy a light, healthy dinner at the Tulip Tree Café and watch the award-winning movie “Alive Inside.”
The event is free, but donations to Caregiver Volunteers of CentralCaregiver Volunteers of Central NJ greatly appreciated!
