If you weren’t familiar with the term “social distancing” before this pandemic you certainly are now. While social distancing is a critical preventive measure during this difficult time, it’s important to remember that all of us are at risk for social isolation and loneliness because of it. This timely, interactive and virtual program will examine the dangers of social isolation and loneliness while offering ideas on how to prevent it during this period of social distancing. Register at bit.ly/3244POY.
TUE, SEP 29 AT 1:00 PM CDT
Virtual CEU Event: Seniors & Loneliness- Combatting Dangers of Social Isolation During COVID-19
Join us for a virtual, interactive discussion on how to set limits in caregiving while still providing excellent care for your loved one. Those caring for seniors selflessly devote their time, energy and financial resources to making life better for a loved one, whether they are simply aging or struggling with a challenging health diagnosis. Despite their good intentions, many caregivers unintentionally take on too much, putting their own health and well-being at risk. When caregivers develop “the martyr syndrome” and are reluctant to look for or accept help, the consequences can be devastating. We’ll discuss useful tools and strategies to combat this syndrome.
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Register at bit.ly/2CC1qxY.
WED, SEP 23
Boundaries in Caregiving: Preventing & Avoiding Martyr Syndrome
When the future is uncertain it’s best to prepare and be ready before things get tough. Seniors and their families have more care and living options than ever before, and senior living communities offer a new type of security that open avenues that are new to many families. Join us this Thursday for this virtual event as we discuss how planning for life changes could be the best decision you’ve ever made.
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RSVP to events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885.
THU, SEP 17
Virtual Event: Senior Care Planning
WED, SEP 30 AT 5:00 PM CDT
Virtual Event for Family Caregivers: Navigating Emotions and Conflict
Join us for this virtual, candid discussion of how to handle challenges with burnout during these extraordinary times. The current healthcare crisis has cultivated an unprecedented climate of stress, uncertainty, and truly daunting work conditions. These factors combined with a real or perceived lack of patience and appreciation from those we serve lead to tremendously risky situations. How do you help a client or patient who is experiencing compassion fatigue, burnout, and countertransference when they come to you for help? We’ll discuss this scenario, and what to do if you see signs of burnout in yourself or a colleague.
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Register at bit.ly/326NNQn.
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Register today to be one of only 500 participants. Registration does not guarantee your seat. Please log on early to ensure that you will be eligible for your 1 free CEU.
WED, SEP 16
Virtual CEU Event: Recognizing & Responding to Burnout During a Healthcare Crisis
We are stronger together! Families, residents, and staff from our communities around the nation are spreading love and kindness in this difficult time. Check out our video below!
Professional networking organizations are more valuable now than ever before. With social distancing becoming the “new normal,” we still need to maintain connections with our professional peers to keep up with changes in the healthcare industry. Professional networking organizations help bridge those gaps and offer connections, information and sanity. Join us this Wednesday as we discuss ways to overcome the distance and get in touch.
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Register today: https://bit.ly/3n71Izj.
WED, OCT 14 AT 6:00 PM CDT
Virtual CEU Event: The Value of Professional Organizations in Healthcare
Currently, there are an estimated 50 million people living with dementia around the world. While 6 million of these individuals live here in the US, how are the other 44 million being cared for? Join us on Tuesday to learn about the different ways healthcare systems, countries and cultures support those living with dementia.
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Register here: https://bit.ly/2Zqg9V6
TUE, OCT 13 AT 12:00 PM CDT
Virtual Event: Dementia Care Around the World
Noticing early signs of cognitive decline can be emotional—for both you and your loved one. Learn how to recognize and understand the early warning signs of dementia and find advice for intervention in our latest blog. http://ow.ly/DcPG50BNqBW
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Top 10 Warning Signs of Memory Loss & How to Seek Help | Belmont Village
The physical, healthcare, and emotional needs of a loved one with Parkinson’s disease can be stressful. Identifying hallmark features of Parkinson’s can help ease some of the tensions that can arise for family care partners, social workers, and other multi-disciplinary professionals who work with people and families affected by movement disorders. Join us this Wednesday for an informative discussion on how to meet the daily needs of those with Parkinson’s.
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Register at https://bit.ly/3imlMu3.
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For questions, contact Lauren Hollasch at lhollasch@belmontvillage.com or 773-868-8408.
WED, OCT 7
Virtual CEU Event: How to Manage Parkinson's So It Doesn't Manage You
Professional networking organizations are more valuable now than ever before. With social distancing becoming the “new normal,” we still need to maintain connections with our professional peers to keep up with changes in the healthcare industry. Professional networking organizations help bridge those gaps and offer connections, information and sanity. Join us as we discuss ways to overcome the distance and get in touch.
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Register today: https://bit.ly/3n71Izj.
WED, OCT 14 AT 6:00 PM CDT
Virtual CEU Event: The Value of Professional Organizations in Healthcare
The physical, healthcare, and emotional needs of a loved one with Parkinson’s disease can be stressful. Identifying hallmark features of Parkinson’s can help ease some of the tensions that can arise for family carepartners, social workers, and other multi-disciplinary professionals who work with people and families affected by movement disorders. Join us for an informative discussion on how to meet the daily needs of those with Parkinson’s.
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Register at https://bit.ly/3imlMu3.
WED, OCT 7
Virtual CEU Event: How to Manage Parkinson's So It Doesn't Manage You
San Juan's Freezer is a local ice cream truck that has been serving $1 ice cream cones in our neighborhood for 47 years! This father-and-son operation needed a new generator, and one of our Belmont Village Lincoln Park families started a GoFundMe page to help them! Our community made a generous donation to help this local Bucktown business, and the ice cream truck came to visit our residents and staff for an afternoon of tasty twist-cones and banana splits!
There are more than 80 types of dementia, all of which manifest in different ways. Sometimes it can be hard to differentiate between stress, cognitive decline, and the normal aging process—especially in the early stages. Noticing early signs of cognitive impairment in yourself or a loved one can be emotional, but early diagnosis and treatment programs are proven to be beneficial. Learn about the warning signs of dementia in our video below, and take our complimentary “Is This Dementia?” quiz so you can assess the signs and determine your next steps. Find our short assessment here: http://ow.ly/pVn850C1jaw.
Join us on October 28 for The WAM Summit, hosted by The Women's Alzheimer's Movement - WAM. This virtual event will discuss the latest in women's brain research, Alzheimer's prevention and healthy aging.
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Become educated, inspired and empowered by leading researchers, doctors and health advocates while learning how to keep your brain healthy for life.
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Register today: http://ow.ly/UuPw50BZcML. Our first 100 registrants can use the code BELMONT to register for free!
Our community is hosting a pumpkin decorating competition on October 30th! Join us in creating the ‘Great Pumpkin Gallery’ at Belmont Village Lincoln Park by dropping off decorated pumpkins.
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CALL FOR PUMPKINS: We are encouraging our surrounding Lincoln Park community and neighbors to join us by bringing in their decorated pumpkins!
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Please drop your pumpkins off at our community on Sunday, October 25 or Monday, October 26. Our competition and judging will be held on October 30th when residents and staff vote on the best pumpkins!
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We can't wait to see what you create! The best submissions will be posted on our Facebook page.
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Questions about the contest? Please contact Lauren at eventsLP@belmontvillage.com.
We were proud to be able to donate to our beloved, local ice cream man, Wilfredo Cintron, so that he could keep his business going! Last week, he delivered free ice cream to our residents. Cintron, who turned 80 on Sunday, said he felt "happy and honored to give back to fellow seniors". Lauren Hollasch, community relations manager for Belmont Village Lincoln Park, said "the residents loved learning the story of Cintron’s business and meeting the father-and-son duo!". Read more in Block Club Chicago's article here: https://bit.ly/2TeSxzf.
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Bucktown Neighbors Raised $10,000 For Beloved Ice Cream Man. Here’s How Wilfredo Cintron Said ‘Thank You’
Millions of people have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, but the journey to diagnosis is usually one of unanswered questions and anxiety. Join us tomorrow for an informative presentation on what Parkinson’s is, how it is diagnosed, side effects to be expected and, most importantly, how you can live well after the diagnosis!
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RSVP to Elderworks at events@elderwerks.org or call 847-462-0885.
WED, OCT 21
Virtual Event: Living Well With Parkinson's Disease
The holidays are a time of great excitement, love and focusing on family. However, many families during this time can endure difficult moments when faced with a loved one’s forgetful tendencies. Join us for an informative webinar to learn how to best navigate the holidays with a loved one who has memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll discuss how to prepare, maintain routines, build memories and how to involve your loved one in your favorite holiday traditions.
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Register here: https://bit.ly/32vMlYI
TUE, DEC 8 AT 4:30 PM CST
Virtual Event: Navigating the Holidays & Memory Loss
WED, DEC 2 AT 12:00 PM CST
Virtual Event: Assessing the Decision-Making Capacity of Seniors
Dementia can result in forgetful moments where seniors do not recognize loved ones. Keeping someone engaged with a “stranger” can be a challenge. Join us next week for an interactive Zoom Webinar to learn about our award-winning program for Alzheimer’s disease with Belmont Village’s memory care expert, Beverly Sanborn. We’ll explore the Circle of Friends® memory enrichment program and how you can help your loved one stay engaged through the stages of dementia.
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Register here: https://bit.ly/3ogkiWf
TUE, NOV 17
Virtual Event: Keeping Loved Ones Engaged When They Have Dementia
Today we recognize all the veterans who have served our country. We are grateful for their service.
Halloween at Belmont Village Lincoln Park was spook-tacular! We had a scary good celebration with our "Lincoln Park Pumpkin Patch" alongside cider, kettle corn, pumpkin donuts and more!
Dementia can result in forgetful moments where seniors do not recognize loved ones. Keeping someone engaged with a “stranger” can be a challenge. Join us for an interactive Zoom Webinar to learn about our award-winning program for Alzheimer’s disease with Belmont Village’s memory care expert, Beverly Sanborn. We’ll explore the Circle of Friends® memory enrichment program and how you can help your loved one stay engaged through the stages of dementia.
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Register here: https://bit.ly/3ogkiWf
TUE, NOV 17
Virtual Event: Keeping Loved Ones Engaged When They Have Dementia
February is American Heart Month. Heart disease affects millions of Americans and comes in many forms. Join a panel of cardiologists who will share resources for living a heart-healthy lifestyle that will help you take action today: http://ow.ly/lnwp50Drjpz.
Join us to discuss the difficulties of guiding a dementia patient’s family through the healthcare system and the tools clinicians can use to help. We will explore the idea of having ongoing, crucial conversations about the diagnosis; how to address denial for the patient’s child; and how various community partners can help you plan for your client’s care when initially diagnosed or in a crisis.
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Stop by the Chicago-area Belmont Village nearest you from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, February 11 to pick up your complimentary “champagne and sweets” treat!
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Register here: https://bit.ly/36wE34T
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For questions, contact Erin Blair at 630-510-2521 or eblair@belmontvillage.com
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1.0 CE credit will be awarded to social workers, nurses (APN, RN, LPN) and Licensed Nursing Home Administrators. CEUs will be provided by Continuing Education Institute of Illinois.
THU, FEB 11 AT 12:00 PM CST
Virtual CEU Event: Dealing with Families and Dementia
THU, FEB 11 AT 12:00 PM CST
Virtual CEU Event: Dealing with Families and Dementia
Did you miss our recent webinar? Click below to access a recording of the session, and watch as Dr. Stuart Eisendrath speaks on the importance of harnessing mindfulness to alleviate depression. http://ow.ly/HjO650DojwF
Over 50,000,000 Americans take psychotropic medications that are mostly antidepressants. Only half achieve lasting results. Join in tomorrow as Dr. Stuart Eisendrath teaches us about mindfulness-based cognitive therapy to treat depression and anxiety and help people change their relationship with their thoughts and feelings.
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Register here: https://bit.ly/2M605ny
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For questions, contact Jacqueline Waldburger at 510-525-4554 or jwaldburger@belmontvillage.com.
WED, JAN 27
Virtual Event: Harnessing Mindfulness to Alleviate Depression
Belmont Village residents across Chicagoland are getting vaccinated! Hear more from Founder & CEO Patricia Will and get an inside look at our community's vaccine clinic on Fox 32 Chicago. https://bit.ly/39k9hxE
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Belmont Village Senior Living Lincoln Park residents enthused by vaccine: 'They could not be more excited'
