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The Next Best Thing to
Being Home

Nursing Supervision • Hugs & Laughter • Socialization • Stimulation • Transportation within 20 miles of Danbury • Activities • Community Outings • Personal Care Assistance • Hot Lunches • Entertainment • Dementia Specialization • Bingo • Crafts • Sing-alongs and Dancing


Some Possible Strategies to Convince
Your Loved One to Attend

 Do not give your loved one a choice. Explain that this is something that must be done.

 Choose a day that has an activity or menu that your loved one will particularly enjoy.

 Don't make the first day too long. It's best if they are picked up before others have left.

 "Let's go there for lunch". Or come for lunch without telling your loved one in advance.

 Job: They work at the Center.

 They volunteer there to help others.

 The staff needs their help.

 Try it for 30 Days / 2 Weeks / 3 Days / 1 Day / Lunch.

 Doctor said you have to attend (The physician can even write a prescription).

 "Attend the Center or you will have to go to the Nursing Home"

 "You must for my sake, I need to know you are safe / not alone."

 "Make new friends."

 "Stimulate your brain."

 No beds there, everyone must go home every afternoon.

 Refer to the program as: The Club: The Center; The Office.

 Come with them the first day.

Caregiver's Support Group
at Mediplex of Danbury

107 Osborne St. (near Danbury Hosp.)
792-8102

Are You caring for a loved-one who has Alzheimer's, other forms of dementia, MS, a stroke, Parkinson's, concert or any other condition? Would you like to vent, receive comfort and support, and receive tips on how to cope with the feelings that caregivers experience? Or would you rather just listen to tips?

If so, then you can benefit from our Caregivers Support Group. This group is open to the public. This group will meet on the first Thursday of every month between 4:30-6:00 pm. However, please call ahead to confirm each meeting date ahead of time.

This group will be facilitated by: Evy Brescia, MSW, Director of Social Services of Mediplex and Social Worker for The Danbury Visiting Nurses Association.

Refreshments will be offered. Hope to see you there.

 

Open 6 days a week. For more information or to set up a visit:
Drop by: 52 Federal Road • Danbury, CT 06810
E-mail us: info@almosthomeadc.org
Or call: 203-743-6456