Linden at Murrieta’s new Alz Café to feature monthly social events, guest speakers
MURRIETA, Calif., — Those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other memory care-related issues often have difficulty communicating or verbalizing their needs because of problems with memory and critical thinking. As reported by Alzheimer’s News Today, these issues can cause strain to their loved ones and caregivers, who find themselves having to search for new ways to communicate and connect with their afflicted family member.
“Such difficulties can tax a caregiver’s patience,” says the organization; adding that the holidays can cause even further strain and frustration for all involved.
To help their residents deal with the issue and to provide a new and innovative way for families to connect with their memory-affected loved ones, Linden at Murrieta – a Leisure Care senior living community that specializes in providing for those living with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other memory care needs – has created Alz Café. The monthly social gathering program, which will be open to all throughout the community, will feature dementia-friendly programming, entertainment, and activities; as well as guest speakers, tips and resources, and more.
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Telling RCNS today that the new Alz Café is the first program of its type in the area, Linden representatives were excited to share information about the new program and how it will help residents at the care facility to live better, more rewarding lives, despite the memory-care issues they are afflicted with.
“The Linden understands that those in need of memory care and the people supporting them are often seeking activities that allow socialization rather than support groups,” Linden explained. “In response to that demand, the Alz Café provides a welcoming, accessible, and productive environment where both caregivers and those with memory care needs can relax and make connections.”
“Communication is more than just talking and listening,” Linden continued; saying, “It’s also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, and body language.”
“As the disease progresses, individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias lose the ability to use words, but families can find new ways to connect,” they added.
With different events scheduled for the first Wednesday of each month, Linden says spirits are high and excitement is growing as a result of the recently announced program.
Alz Café will kick off its first event, “Communication strategies with your loved one during the holidays”, on Wednesday, Dec. 1, where residents and guests will have the opportunity to socialize with others dealing with many of the same issues they are.
During the two-hour event, which begins at 5 p.m., guest speaker Glenda Gatan Magtanong and the Alzheimer’s Association®, will be discussing communication strategies for families with loved ones living with memory care issues, and how those issues can be exacerbated during the holidays.
“Join us to explore how communication changes when someone is living with Alzheimer’s,” Linden invited; saying the upcoming event will help those in attendance learn how to interpret their loved one’s verbal, non-verbal, and behavioral communications. Discussion will also help identify strategies to assist those afflicted and their loved ones learn how to better connect and communicate with each other at each stage of the disease.
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To RSVP for Alz Café’s December event, contact Billy Tames at (951) 331-9190 or by email, or Jennifer Yokum at (951) 473-7400 or by email. For the safety of its residents, Linden says proof of COVID vaccination or proof of negative COVID test within 72 hours is required to attend.
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Trevor spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg, breaking his back, and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident. (Click here to see segment of Discovery Channel documentary of Trevor’s accident.)
During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations; including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center, and Lake Elsinore Station; along with other locations.
Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, and Personnel/Background Investigations. He finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator and was a court-designated expert in child abuse and child sex-related crimes.
Trevor has been married for more than 30 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and his “fluid family” includes 13 children and 18 grandchildren.