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
THU, OCT 1 AT 1:00 PM CDT
Virtual Event: Active Aging- Innovative Ways Seniors Can Stay Fit
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
In honor of Patriot Day, our residents wrote thank you cards to the Westlake Fire Department for their service and delivered them lunch from Marye's Gourmet Pizza Pub! We also shouted thank you from the bus in keeping with social distance.
THU, SEP 17
Virtual Event: Dementia Care Around the World
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
Our community is hosting a pumpkin decorating competition on October 15th! We are encouraging our surrounding West Lake Hills community and neighbors to join us by bringing in decorated pumpkins! We will be judging the decorated pumpkins in four different categories: cute, funny, scary, and creative.
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Please drop your pumpkins off at our community by this coming Tuesday, October 13th. We can't wait to see what you create!
Bradley Howell, Executive Director for Belmont Village West Lake Hills, recently received the 2020 Hero Award at Texas Assisted Living Association’s Heroes Virtual Award Ceremony. The award is given to an exceptional executive director who goes above and beyond and continuously shows a strong commitment to residents and their community. Congratulations, Bradley! Read more about his award here: https://bit.ly/33J0EtK.
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/Qn9h50BNqBT
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THU, OCT 15 AT 1:00 PM CDT
Virtual Event: Isolation & Loneliness
Belmont Village West Lake Hills is a proud sponsor of Relay For Life of Westlake! Our residents enjoyed decorating bags for the Luminaria Trail of Hope. #RelayForLife
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/3vwX50C1jag.
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/vq8x50BZcMp. Our first 100 registrants can use the code BELMONT to register for free!
Family, friends, ghouls and goblins! WOW! What an incredible turnout for our First Annual GREAT PUMPKIN GALLERY! Together with our community, staff, residents and families, we had *109* pumpkin submissions! Residents and staff had a tough job picking out finalists, but here they are! Help us decide the winners by commenting below...
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There are 4 categories with 3 finalists per category- cute, funny, creative, and scary.
Join us virtually as we share fun and meaningful ways to encourage connection while restricting physical closeness and visits. We’ll create and practice ways to support connections as we strengthen the critical bond between loved ones and care partners. You’ll learn fresh ways to enhance communication between seniors, family members, and staff and come away with new and useful resources.
THU, OCT 29 AT 1:00 PM CDT
Virtual Event: Create Connections While Physical Distancing
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
Every day is a good day to honor our veterans past and present. The weather was perfect for us to deliver lunch to a local national guard unit to thank them for their service to our community and our country.
We are overwhelmed by the support from our surrounding community who helped with our Halloween pumpkin invasion! We loved seeing all the creative and fun ideas you came up with, and it was difficult to pick our winners.
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This year's winners include: "SPA DAY" in our cute category, "COOKIE MONSTER" in our funny category, "MARDI GRAS" in our creative category, and "SUCCULENT HEAD" in our scary category!
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We also named an honorary award to the best pumpkin in the small category. We look forward to making this an annual event and can't wait to see what ideas you come up with next Halloween!
We are honored to celebrate our resident veterans at Belmont Village West Lake Hills. Residents enjoyed a very special virtual ceremony and luncheon together to reminisce on what their service meant to them.
Today we recognize all the veterans who have served our country. We are grateful for their service.
A key element of successful aging is being in a social environment. Join us on Thursday 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, our immersive dementia training for employees, and the amenities and services offered at our senior living community.
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Register here: https://bit.ly/34FWjby
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For questions, contact Landria Page at lpage@belmontvillage.com
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THU, NOV 12
Virtual Event: A Day in the Life- Circle of Friends
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/5RlM50DrjpI.
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/QGn950Dojws
Belmont Village West Lake Hills kicked off the new year luau style! Our Aloha 2021 party brought sunshine and warm thoughts to our residents. We enjoyed imagining ourselves on the beach with pineapple cocktails, traditional Hawaiian food prepared by our chef, and music straight from Honolulu via Zoom! Kailua Moon Music entertained us from the beaches of Hawaii and we even learned all about the hula. Residents also enjoyed a custom "roasted pig" pineapple cake from Paige's Bakehouse. It was a wonderful evening. Mahalo to all our staff who made this possible!
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Photo credits: Joshua Cobos
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
Over 50,000,000 Americans take psychotropic medications that are mostly antidepressants. Only half achieve lasting results. Join in 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
Over 50,000,000 Americans take psychotropic medications that are mostly antidepressants. Only half achieve lasting results. Join in 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
