Social Services

COMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP

SEPTEMBER 8, THURSDAY 3pm, Garden Tower | Facilitator: Leah Hoffner (6171) Special Speaker: Dr Johnathan Andrews | Topic: TBD

CAREGIVER’S SUPPORT GROUP

SEPTEMBER 12, MONDAY 10am, Concord Room | Facilitators: Leah Hoffner (6171), Marcia Parsons (6239) | Topic: Open Discussion

MY FELLOW TRAVELER

SEPTEMBER 14, WEDNESDAY 10 am, Theater | Facilitator: Melody Karick (6136) Noticing cognitive changes in yourself? Join others experiencing the same for fellowship & tips on living in a safe, relaxed environment.

COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBOR

SEPTEMBER 21, WEDNESDAY 10am, Theater | Facilitator: Melody Karick (6136) Interested in supporting friends or a family member experiencing cognitive challenges? This group’s focus is dementia education and nonjudgmental interactions.

SHARING WITH SUPPORTIVE FRIENDS

SEPTEMBER 21, WEDNESDAY 10am, Prayer and Meditation Room | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259) The purpose of this group is encouragement and support, particularly for those who may feel down, alone, anxious or stressed. Please RSVP to Jenny.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE SUPPORT GROUP

SEPTEMBER 26, MONDAY 2pm, Garden Tower | Facilitator: Jenny Snyder (6259) Speakers: Chelsey Martin (ST) & Dawn Cage (PT), WellSpan Therapists Topic: Therapy for those with PD: Big & Loud program

ONLINE HEARING LOSS NETWORK

Facilitator: Mary Beth Villafane (6010) | www.hearingloss.gsvnet.org

ELANCO NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP

SEPTEMBER 4, 11, 18 & 25, SUNDAYS 6:30pm, GSV Prayer & Meditation Room Call 410.598.6792 for more information. MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENCE AND SAFETY SEPTEMBER 22, THURSDAY 2 PM, CHAPEL Join us for a fun, informative presentation by Adaptive Equipment Corner for National Fall Prevention Day. Christina Hardin-Weiss and Cindy Hardin-Weiss will be demonstrating adaptive equipment products and how to use them properly. This is a great way to invest in your safety and maximize independence at home! They will not be selling anything, just giving tips and reviewing products.

CONNECTIONS OCTOBER 4, 11, 18, 25 & NOV 1, 8, TUESDAYS, 3 PM, GARDEN TOWERS Well received this spring, a second CONNECTION series will be offered this fall for all interested in knowing others better and forming deeper friendships. Jointly led by residents, social workers and chaplains, the six-week experience involves meeting initially as a larger group, followed by sharing in a small group setting. Sign up at Resident Services by Friday, September 23.

MEMORY SCREENING OCTOBER 10, MONDAY Annual memory screenings are helpful for establishing a cognitive baseline for future comparisons. This screening is not used to diagnose anyone but is a way to gauge memory and language skills, and can be used as a tool for further discussion with your physician. The screening is free and confidential. Appointments are encouraged. Please contact Jenny Snyder (6259) to schedule a time.