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Greetings!
How’s your GEMSTM IQ?
Teepa Snow, a national expert on dementia care, has developed a classification model called GEMSTM that compares different states of being and ability to the characteristics of precious jewels. Sapphires, Diamonds, Emeralds, Ambers, Rubies and Pearls - each jewel represents a different stage in the progression of dementia. And each description focuses on strengths and capacity instead of limitations and loss.
In her “Positive Approach to Brain ChangeTM” trainings Teepa provides tools and strategies to assist with creating a positive response and a positive environment for each stage of dementia. Teepa believes “All individuals, whatever their state of being, in the right setting and with the right care, can shine!”
Want to learn more? I hope you do. Because thanks to Senior Helpers you have a FREE opportunity to gain important knowledge and practical strategies from Missy Smith, Senior Helpers Community Educator. Let’s face it – caring for people living with dementia can be incredibly challenging. This training can help.
Here’s the details:
What: Dementia Care Training
When: Thursday, January 22nd from 10-3
Where: Redeemer Lutheran Church
1896 Rogers Road, Grawn, MI 49637 (231) 276.6372
Cost: FREE!
Register and RSVP by calling Connie Hintsala at 231-883-5028 or email thealliance@centurytel.net
Respite care available but you must RSVP
Please download, print and widely distribute the flyer below. Don’t miss it!
See you at the training. And shine on!
Mary Sue
P.S.
Want to learn more about Teepa Snow? Visit her website at www.teepasnow.com
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Speaking of shining on - here’s some musical inspiration.
May Erlewine and Seth Bernard sing May’s beautiful anthem “Shine On”. Guaranteed to lift your spirits.
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Mary Sue Recommends:
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Songs You Know By Heart – Mary Sue Wilkinson
Price $15 plus $3 shipping
 Songs You Know By Heart is a collection of 18 favorites from the Young at Heart Music program. The CD features Mary Sue’s crystal clear vocals on classics such as Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Let Me Call You Sweetheart,Shine On Harvest Moon, Sunny Side of the Street, You Are My Sunshine and more. Great to listen to and perfect for singing along.
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 Mary Sue Wilkinson is the founder of Singing Heart to HeartTM and the Young at Heart Music Program. She is a career educator and professional musician. And she loves to sing! Her flagship program, Young at Heart Music, is devoted to bringing the joy of music and singing to seniors with decades of life experiences and memories tied to music. Mary Sue is available as a speaker sharing her expertise about the power of music to awaken memories and bring joy. Together with Tiyi Schippers, Mary Sue also provides music experiences for young children and training for early childhood educators.
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