Director of Lifestyle Enrichment Carolyn Ayers will provide information on the grief process and how to navigate feelings of loss. This is an encore presentation from January. An RSVP/registration is encouraged by Wednesday, April 23. Questios? Call (515) 582-4078.
Join us for a special event as we introduce Thrivera, an innovative new brand in partnership with Western Home Services. Built on THRIVE5, the five key dimensions of wellness — physical, emotional, social, spiritual and intellectual — Thrivera services are designed to optimize well-being and support a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle at home. Light refreshments will be served.
Join us for an outpatient therapy open house and experience firsthand how our therapy services can enhance well-being and independence. Take a guided tour of our state-of-the-art therapy gym, learn about our innovative therapy equipment, and meet our experienced team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists. Discover how our therapy tailors programs to help individuals reach their personal goals, recover from injuries, or improve mobility and overall quality of life. Whether you’re exploring therapy options for yourself or a loved one, this is a great opportunity to see what sets us apart. This is a free event, and all are welcome!
Join Thrivera Lifestyles as they learn from Jodi Stepanek, a Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Instructor, on how meditation and mindfulness can benefit you. She will discuss the science behind how stress affects us physically and mentally as well as provide practical ways to implement mindfulness into our lives. At the end Jodi will lead a short meditation practice that you can use later on your own. RSVPs encouraged by May 21st. Cost is $10/person. Questions? Call (515) 582-4078.
✔︎ If you need to register more than one person for this event, please find the "+ Add Another Person" button at the bottom of this page. Join us for Mastering the Art & Science of Dementia Care with Eric Collett, a presented by Thrivera. Eric Collett is the Principal and CEO of A Mind For All Seasons, LLC., an innovative company specializing in helping people of all ages optimize their cognitive functioning and improve symptoms of post-concussive disorders, dementia, brain fog, anxiety, depression, ADD, and other brain-related conditions. He is a nationally recognized speaker, consultant and dementia expert, a licensed residential care administrator, and a teacher at Boise State University and the College of Western Idaho. Most long-term care professionals and family members who are serving people living with dementia want to make the biggest impact possible, but few are aware of the latest dementia research and how to leverage it for optimal results. This comprehensive all-day workshop helps participants move their skills to a new level by taking a deep dive into the two areas that make the biggest difference: great interpersonal technique and an understanding of the factors that drive cognitive decline. You might think of these two areas as art and science. When we communicate better and help those we are serving function better, we can often prevent negative behavioral expressions, reduce antipsychotic usage, boost physical capacity, and improve quality of life. Understanding the science of cognitive decline has an added benefit: family and professional caregivers can learn how to improve their own health and dramatically reduce their risk of dementia. 🎨 In Mastering The Art of Dementia Care, participants will learn: • The VITAL 5 Pillars™ of Effective Dementia Care • How to make bathing, dressing, toileting and medication assistance a more positive experience • How to create effective physical environments 🔬 In Mastering The Science of Dementia Care, participants will learn: • New advances in our understanding of Alzheimer’s • Evidence-based ways to improve symptoms of dementia • Non-pharmacological techniques to influence behavior • New research about how to improve symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidality and other mental health challenges
