DSW Times. From Our Regional Director... Keeping Southern Nevada Connected

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1 Alzheimer s Association Desert Southwest Chapter Southern Nevada Region 5190 S. Valley View Blvd Suite 104 Las Vegas, NV P. (702) F. (702) DSW Times alz.org/dsw Albert Chavez Regional Director Keeping Southern Nevada Connected J U L Y Jenny Martin Regional Office Manager From Our Regional Director... Christine Terry Program Manager Peggy Gutting Shanna Grayson Samantha Jayme Left to right: Cassandra Cotton Nathan Adelson Hospice, Terri Gurevich Nathan Adelson Hospice, Albert Chavez Alzheimer's Association I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E Walk to End AD save 2 the date! Team Building Walk to End AD Why Volunteer? 3 Volunteer Opportunities Caregiver Center 4 Young Onset Support Education Programs 5 CarePRO Left to right: Jacqueline Knudsen Emeritus, Rick DiAsio Visiting Angels, Albert Chavez Alzheimer's Association, Cristina Johnson Regency Palms, Robin Sandoval Sunrise Our 1 st Annual Wine to Remember Event at Lake Las Vegas June 16 th was a great success! On behalf of the Alzheimer s Association Desert Southwest Chapter, I would simply like to thank all of those who were in attendance. I would also like to thank those who donated silent auction items. Our silent auction was a great success and it was all due to those who gave to our cause. I would also like to take a moment to thank Lee s Discount Liquor for donating all of our wine and truly making our event, a Wine to Remember! A big thanks to our sponsors and underwriters: Sunrise Assisted Living and Memory Care, Emeritus Assisted Living and Memory Care, Regency Palms Assisted Living and Memory Care and Visiting Angels Living Assistance Services. Thank YOU Sponsors and Underwriters for your faithful giving to the Alzheimer s Association Desert Southwest Chapter Southern Nevada. Albert Chavez Ed.S., CFLE Regional Director This past month we lost a great advocate, educator, provider and friend. Terri Gurevich was indeed all of these and more. It was an honor to recognize Terri s commitment to our community at our Caregiver Conference this year. Terri was a great friend to our Chapter and our Region and she will truly be missed.

2 P A G E 2 TWO Walk Events Save the Date! 2012 Walk to End Alzheimer's River Walk - Bullhead City / Laughlin LOCATION: Riverside Casino Truck Lot Bullhead City, AZ / Laughlin, NV DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 20, :00 AM Registration 10:00 AM Walk Begins To register visit: RiverAlzheimersWalk.org The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. This inspiring event calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer's Walk to End Alzheimer's - Las Vegas, NV LOCATION: Fashion Show Mall DATE AND TIME: Saturday, October 27, :00 AM Registration 9:00 AM Walk Begins To register visit: LasVegasAlzheimersWalk.org To register for either Walk please visit our website at or contact our office at (702) For volunteer opportunities please contact our office at (702) Team Building Walk to End AD There is no fee to register and no fundraising minimum to participate It is that time of year again! Walk to End Alzheimer's is quickly approaching. Participating in the walk is a meaningful way to make a difference in our community. There is no fee to register and no fundraising minimum to participate, although we encourage fundraising within teams. Fundraising is a large part of the Walk to End Alzheimer's. We want you to meet your goal. We have posters, cards and online tools to help make your fundraising efforts a success! When you register for the Walk to End Alzheimer's, you're joining a nationwide community of thousands of people who are standing up and participating in the fight against this devastating disease. Creating a team is a fun way to get friends, family, and co-workers involved. The Walk to End Alzheimer s is the Desert Southwest Chapter s largest event to raise awareness and funds for our local programs and services and nationwide research. With more than 5.4 million Americans living with Alzheimer's, and nearly 10 million more serving as caregivers, the time to act is now! Register for Walk to End Alzheimer's today and help us make an even greater impact. For more information Samantha Jayme about the walk and creating a team go to or call D S W T I M E S K E E P I N G S O U T H E R N N E V A D A C O N N E C T E D

3 P A G E 3 Why Volunteer? There are as many reasons to volunteer as there are places. Whether you volunteer because it feels good to be needed, or to share a skill, or to show your commitment to a cause, all Non-Profit Agencies are thrilled to have you as part of their team. Our Volunteer, Deb Custer-Newton has proven to be an invaluable asset to the Alzheimer s Association. She is willing to pitch in wherever there may be a need. Here at the office, she accepts the helpline calls with a sincere desire to assist and understand each caller. Deb has a deep passion for the Alzheimer s Association because she lost her loving husband, Joe to two dementias: Alzheimer s and Lewy Body Dementia. She cared for him throughout the entire process and felt that his trust in her care was the greatest gift he was able to give her. Deb shares her knowledge with genuine compassion. Her hope is to help others who are experiencing this personal challenge and help the Alzheimer s Association whenever she is available. At our recent events we had several volunteers working in the registration, the Alzheimer s Store, vendor check in and hospitality greeting. This proves that, no matter how hard the staff works, we can t do it without our dedicated volunteers. So let s all Find a need and Fill it! The world will be a better place. Jenny Martin Regional Office Manager Want to Make a Difference in Our Community? We are looking for volunteers in the following capacities! The Walk to End Alzheimer s 12, October 27 th at Fashion Show Mall 7 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Volunteers are needed for all aspects of the walk: Serving on the Walk to End Alzheimer s Committee to help plan the event Publicizing the event by sharing information at the places you frequent and organizations in which you are involved Helping with set-up, clean-up or manning a booth on the day of the walk. Guiding walkers/ cheering-on walkers along the route. Helpline Volunteers (ongoing, at the Association office) Volunteers receive training to answer calls to our Helpline for information, referral and support. Volunteers set a schedule at their convenience, Monday-Friday, 8:00 A.M. 4:30 P.M. Support Group Leader (monthly for approximately one hour at a community location, time of day varies with group) Volunteers are trained to facilitate a support group for care partners of loved ones with Alzheimer s disease. The group focuses on sharing information, experiences and tips on caregiving, in a supportive environment. If you are interested or know someone who might be interested, please call: Jenny Martin (702) or jmartin@alz.org

4 P A G E 4 Alzheimer s Caregiver Center In June, the new online Caregiver Center was launched by the Alzheimer s Association. This resource brings caregiver information and tools together in one easy-to-navigate site featuring new and expanded information on early, middle, and late stage caregiving and other topics. Caregivers may get information on topics such as daily care, stages and behaviors, care options, and legal and financial planning. They may also access support through the online social community and online care training. In addition, the site offers custom tools such as the Alzheimer s Navigator. This tool is designed specifically for the individual with Alzheimer s disease and their caregiver. Following questionnaires to identify needs and interest, a customized Action Plan along with an Implementation Plan is provided. This allows one to access information, support and local resources specific to ones needs. Check out this informative and helpful site by going to or contact the local office at , for further information. Peggy Gutting Young Onset Dementia Support Group Facilitator: Debra Custer-Newton Location: Alzheimer s Association Southern Nevada office 5190 S. Valley View Blvd. #104 Las Vegas, NV Date: 2 nd & 4 th Saturday Time: 10-11:30 am Phone contact: Debra Custer-Newton, Facilitator- (702) Chris Terry, Program Manager, Alzheimer s Association (702) or cterry@alz.org D S W T I M E S K E E P I N G S O U T H E R N N E V A D A C O N N E C T E D

5 P A G E 5 July September 2012 Education Programs These sessions are open to the community. However, you must RSVP in advance to make sure that there is space available and that the class has not been canceled. Please RSVP to: Christine Terry- (702) or cterry@alz.org. Please check for updates as new classes are often added. July September Program: Coffee Talk: A Caregiver Discussion/Support Group Date & Time: Friday, September 28, 2012, from 10-11:30 am Location: Alzheimer s Association Regional Office, 5190 South Valley View Blvd. Suite # 104 Meeting Theme: To be determined Program: Coffee Talk: A Caregiver Discussion/Support Group Date & Time: Friday, July 27, 2012, from 10-11:30 am Location: Alzheimer s Association Regional Office, 5190 South Valley View Blvd. Suite # 104 Meeting Theme: To be determined August Program: Coffee Talk: A Caregiver Discussion/Support Group Date & Time: Friday, August 31, 2012, from 10-11:30 am Location: Alzheimer s Association Regional Office, 5190 South Valley View Blvd. Suite # 104 Meeting Theme: To be determined Nevada CarePRO The CarePRO program is taking applicants for upcoming sessions. Funded by the Federal Administration on Aging, our Chapter is contracted to provide this free service to caregiver s. Designed by David W. Coon, PhD, an ASU professor who is one of the nation s leading experts on caregiver support, the program is part of a nationwide effort to provide evidence based skills to caregivers. Each CarePRO series engages caregivers in education about dementia and its impact on families. Caregivers are trained in ways to manage stress and techniques to help them cope with Alzheimer's disease and communicate better with loved ones suffering from memory loss. Free respite services are offered. See listing of upcoming sessions and be sure to contact our office if you are interested in participating in this very exciting program. Please note: workshops are planned for coming months. Please contact our office for updated listing. (702) East Las Vegas Date & Time: Classes are every other Tuesday, from 1:00 pm 3:30 pm. Class dates are: 7/17/12; 7/31/12; 8/14/12; 8/28/12; & 9/11/12. Location: SMA Lifestyle Center Social Club-East, 5820 S. Eastern, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV *Please note that this program requires advance screening and enrollment. Please contact the Southern Nevada office at (702) to find out how you can enroll in the program. Las Vegas Date & Time: Classes are every other Tuesday, from 10am 12:30 pm. Class dates are: 7/31/12; 8/14/12; 8/28/12; 9/11/12 & 9/25/12 Location: Alzheimer s Association Regional Office, 5190 South Valley View Blvd. Suite # 104 * Please note that this program requires advance screening and enrollment. Please contact the Southern Nevada office at (702) to find out how you can enroll in the program.

6 The Desert Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is a charitable organization incorporated in the State of Arizona and governed by a local board of directors. While we are an affiliate of the National Alzheimer's Association based in Chicago, all our work is devoted to providing service and support to Alzheimer's patients, family members and caregivers throughout Arizona and Southern Nevada. Our Mission To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Our Vision A world without Alzheimer's disease. Our Purpose To empower and support individuals, families, care partners and communities affected by dementia in Arizona and southern Nevada. Visit us on Visit us on the web