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Senior Living Senior care program gets funds from AT&T The Foundation for Senior Living’s Adult Day Health Services recently launched its new “Therapeutic Tech” program thanks to technology and funds provided by AT&T. The program will use the donated tablets to provide much-needed therapeutic services to adults of all ages with traumatic brain injuries, dementia and other disorders. AT&T last month hosted a holidaythemed event at Phoenix Adult Day Health Services, located in the Monsignor Edward J. Ryle Life Center. At the event, AT&T presented more than $13,000 in technology and a grant to the organization, including 16 new Pantech Element tablets. AT&T volunteers also led a workshop to show how staff and participants can use the tablets technology to access the Internet, play therapeutic games, listen to music, stay connected, and more.
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The new Therapeutic Tech program will serve around 680 participants across FSL’s four Adult Day Health Services centers. The program will serve two groups: adults aged 18-55 with traumatic brain injuries, and seniors aged 55 and older who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
Duets hosts conference to help caregivers Caregivers bring dad his groceries, take a spouse to the doctor, raise their grandchildren, remind mom to take her pills, and so much more. They are continually giving of themselves and rarely take time to care for themselves. Duet presents “Supporting the Family Caregiver: Answers to Difficult Questions,” a conference set for 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 25, at Church of the Beatitudes, 555 W. Glendale Ave. The conference is open to the public, designed specifically for caregivers, faith community nurses, hospital chaplains, clergy, congregational health leaders, and anyone working with seniors. Keynote speakers will focus on answering questions on how to help an aging loved one through difficult times as well as how to help the caregiver. Registration is required for the conference and includes materials, continental breakfast and lunch. Registration is $25 per person, with an early bird discount before Jan. 4 for $20. Call 602-274-5022 to register by Jan. 18. MasterCard, American Express and Visa are accepted.
Kids & Families MWA’s ‘Connections’ offers new programs Music Works Academy (MWA) presents Music Works Connections— outreach workshops, seminars, and sessions for those interested in music. This month, MWA welcomes Erin Finkelstein, CM and Patti Ahler, MTBC to MWA Connections. To welcome in the New Year, MWA Connections has three new offerings on its January calendar: • Erin Finkelstein offers Introduction to the Feldenkrais Method from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 12. This workshop is geared toward musicians. Enrollment is limited.
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• At 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 25, Patti Ahler will begin a HealthRhythms Drum Circle for teens, adults and seniors. HealthRhythms is a recreational group drumming protocol developed by neurologist Gary Bittman, M.D., for stress reduction and wellness. No experience is necessary and AZ Rhythm Connection provides drums. Ahler, a board certified music therapist, will also will offer music therapy sessions by appointment at Music Works Academy. For details, visit www.musicworks academy/events or call the studio at 602264-5188. To enroll, email carolyn@ musicworksacademy.com, call the studio or register online at www.musicworks academy.com/calendar.
Support group moves to new location When tragedy claims the life of a loved one, families often need help finding a way to heal. The New Song Center for Grieving Children provides nurturing support for grieving children, teens, young adults and their families. Support groups led by trained volunteer facilitators are at All Saints Lutheran Church, 15649 N. 7th St., every-other week on Monday and Thursday evenings. Formerly the groups met at Faith United Methodist Church. “This move will allow for growth and expansion of services,” said Lisa Schmitt, director of New Song. “We are excited to be in such a welcoming and accessible location, serving residents of North Phoenix and surrounding areas.” Founded in 1989, New Song joined Hospice of the Valley three years ago to create the largest full-spectrum grief support program in Maricopa County. New
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Song is the only ongoing grief support group program that focuses on children, teens, young adults and families. Funded through donations, New Song Center services are open to all families in the community and are not dependent on having had a family member on Hospice of the Valley care. For more information, call 480.951.8985 or view: www.hov.org.
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Arizona Sunrays Gymnastics Center, 3110 E. Thunderbird Road, hosts Kids Night Out events for ages 3 to 13, from 6 to 10 p.m. on Jan. 5 and 19. Children enjoy a fun-filled evening of gymnastics, organized games, sports, jumping in a bounce house and on trampolines, and then wind down the evening by watching a movie. Pizza, snacks, and drinks are included. Cost is $25 per child with a $5 off sibling discount. Advanced registration is required. In addition, families also can enjoy free Baby Gym Classes from 9:30 to 10 a.m. every Wednesday in January. This is a fun, educational class where babies 6 to 16 months of age get to jump up and down on trampolines, tumble on mats, and crawl, jump, swing, and climb on various pieces of gymnastics equipment. Parent participation is required. Sunrays also offers free Baby Dance Classes from 9:30 to 10 a.m. on select Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays this month. These drop-in classes are for babies who are walking up to age 2 ½. Parent participation is required. Baby Dance is held at the Sunrays Dance Center, 13832 N. 32nd St., Suite 162. For more information, call 602-9925790 or visit www.arizonasunrays.com.
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