Lean On Me benefits not only the family members of Rolling Fields' elders, but the community, as well. This monthly gathering provides opportunities for mutual support and connects others who are facing the challenges of the aging process. We discuss a variety of topics such as Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Some of the previous topics that have been discussed are legal issues, behaviors, and depression in Dementia. We also invite guest speakers from community agencies to share their available services and expertise.

Meetings are held in the Rolling Fields Den and refreshments provided

Interested vendors call (814)587-2012 for more information.

Topic: The difference between

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Lean On Me benefits not only the family members of Rolling Fields' elders, but the community, as well. This monthly gathering provides opportunities for mutual support and connects others who are facing the challenges of the aging process. We discuss a variety of topics such as Alzheimer's and Dementia.

Some of the previous topics that have been discussed are legal issues, behaviors, and depression in Dementia. We also invite guest speakers from community agencies to share their available services and expertise.

Meetings are held in the Rolling Fields Den and refreshments provided.

Topic: Common Behaviors In Dementia

Lean On Me benefits not only the family members of Rolling Fields' elders, but the community, as well. This monthly gathering provides opportunities for mutual support and connects others who are facing the challenges of the aging process. We discuss a variety of topics such as Alzheimer's and Dementia.

 Some of the previous topics that have been discussed are legal issues, behaviors, and depression in Dementia. We also invite guest speakers from community agencies to share their available services and expertise.

Meetings are held in the Rolling Fields Den and light refreshments provided.

Topic: Safe Ambulation & Transfers Of Your Loved One During Holiday Travels

Lean On Me benefits not only the family members of Rolling Fields' elders, but the community, as well. This monthly gathering provides opportunities for mutual support and connects others who are facing the challenges of the aging process. We discuss a variety of topics such as Alzheimer's and Dementia.

 Some of the previous topics that have been discussed are legal issues, behaviors, and depression in Dementia. We also invite guest speakers from community agencies to share their available services and expertise.

Meetings are held in the Rolling Fields Den

 Topic : Active Aging services presented by Becky Wilkinson

 Lean On Me benefits not only the family members of Rolling Fields' elders, but the community, as well. This monthly gathering provides opportunities for mutual support and connects others who are facing the challenges of the aging process. We discuss a variety of topics such as Alzheimer's and Dementia.

 Some of the previous topics that have been discussed are legal issues, behaviors, and depression in Dementia. We also invite guest speakers from community agencies to share their available services and expertise.

Meetings are held in the Rolling Fields Den.

We invite the community to the Trail Of Treats on October 27th. If you have any questions regarding this safe trick or treat please call us at (814)587-2012.

Elders, care partners and family members gathered together this past Tuesday in the Rolling Fields Kallimos café to celebrate the Christmas season and spread some holiday cheer.  Each elder and care partner had a secret Santa which led to some wide-eyed wonder as the gifts were distributed.   

On October 28th Rolling Fields opened their doors for the annual Halloween Trick or Treat.  This year over 800 trick or treaters wandered through the decorated hallways and gardens.  Their candy bags were overflowing by the time they left and the elders thoroughly enjoyed passing candy along the treat trail.  Special thanks to Fred Fiedler from USI Insurance who graciously sponsored the 48000 pieces of candy that was handed out. 

Understanding Challenging Behaviors

Join Steven Atkinson, PA-C, MS nationally-known expert, author and speaker on geriatrics for a high-energy, dynamic 2 hour seminar filled with interesting case studies, insightful discussions and interactive learning.  You will leave this program with practical techniques that you can immediately apply!

Steven is a board Certified Physician Assistant specializing in Geriatric Internal Medicine. He has been an educator at the University of Utah since 1994 and has been involved in medicine for nearly 22 years. He has been involved in Geriatric Internal medicine for the last decade and is frequently asked to medically manage the most difficult patients with dementia-related behaviors. He has published and spoken nationally in the area of dementia and related foci for various audiences. He has also been graciously recognized for his compassionate and dedicated service in Geriatric Medicine by those communities he serves.  We are so excited to have this opportunity and for Steven to share his wealth of knowledge.

You will learn strategies to manage behaviors such as:

• Normal Aging, Dementia, Depression or Delirium

• Behavioral issues of early diagnosis

• Reasons why individuals wander

• Managing physical aggression, sundowning and behavioral problems in the evening

• Refusing to eat

• Environmental interventions to decrease behaviors

• Physical, psychological and emotional stress

Objectives include:

1. Develop strategies to manage difficult behaviors in seniors who have an altered perception of reality.

2. Identify the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

3. Discuss current research on the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as lifestyle factors to slow the disease progression.

4. Summarize the safety issues associated with geriatric patients who drive and identify individuals who pose a safety threat.

5. Explain why wandering occurs in individuals with genitive impairment and develop strategies to minimize or redirect this behavior.

6. Describe the environmental and behavioral causes of agitation.

7. Differentiate between appropriate and inappropriate sexual behaviors in individuals with dementia.

8. Distinguish between normal sleeping patterns and bedtime issues which could lead to increased health problems.

9. Analyze the physical and psychological changes that affect an elder’s desire and ability to eat including the changes in nutritional requirements.

10. Identify the signs of caregiver stress and develop intervention strategies to prevent burnout.

     

Come and gain valuable insights into the causes of challenging elder behaviors and learn innovative and practical intervention strategies to improve the care you provide.