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March 2, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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March 11 - Nancy has been invited to make a presentation at the 2010 Annual Alzheimer's Disease Education Conference & Expo on Long Island, NY. The Expo will be held at the Marriott in Melville, NY and the title of the presentaiton is "Connecting with the Person Inside Alzheimer's". For registration information, please visit
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March 14 - 19 - Nancy will be attenting the NCOA-ASA 2010 Aging in America Conference in Chicago.
* Tuesday, March 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Nancy and Kathy Russ, Director of Programs at Senior Action in Greenville, will be co-presenters of "Our Ministry of Presence: Offering Hope, Health and Healing."
For information about this exceptional conference and how to register, please visit the ASA website at: www.agingconference.org .
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March 24-27 - Nancy will be traveling to Westchester County, NY, CT and NJ for consultations, education and networking.
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April 6, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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April 17, 8:45am - 2:30pm - Nancy will be participating in the training of volunteers for participation in the Senior Companions Program . Here's your opportunity to get involved with one-on-one ministry with seniors! If you would like to give 5 hours per month to befriend a senior with your time and assistance, you can enjoy the mutual benefits of spiritual friendship through this program. It is free, flexible, and customized to match you with someone whose life you'll enrich.
Senior Companions is a program of Catholic Charities that reaches across all economic levels, races and faiths. It is a ministry of presence that matches seniors with volunteers whose friendship adds vitality and meaning to their lives. For more details, please contact Stacey Lazurek at 864-242-2233, ext. 207 or send an E-mail to
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April 25-27- Nancy will be traveling to Westchester County, NY for consultations, education and networking.
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May 4, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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May 30-June12 - Nancy will be traveling to the northeast and to California to network and reconnect with loved ones. She will have some access to computers while away, so feel free to email her at
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June 1, 7pm - 8:30pm - BJ Burns facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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June 19, 8:45am - 2:30pm - Nancy will be participating in the training of volunteers for participation in the Senior Companions Program . Here's your opportunity to get involved with one-on-one ministry with seniors! If you would like to give 5 hours per month to befriend a senior with your time and assistance, you can enjoy the mutual benefits of spiritual friendship through this program. It is free, flexible, and customized to match you with someone whose life you'll enrich.
Senior Companions is a program of Catholic Charities that reaches across all economic levels, races and faiths. It is a ministry of presence that matches seniors with volunteers whose friendship adds vitality and meaning to their lives. For more details, please contact Stacey Lazurek at 864-242-2233, ext. 207 or send an E-mail to
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July 6, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy and BJ Burns will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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July 15 - July 24 - Nancy will be traveling to Pittsburgh, PA, upper state New York, and New England for consultations, networking and teaching. She will have some access to computers while away, so feel free to email her at
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August 3, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy and BJ Burns will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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September 7, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy and BJ Burns will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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September 25, 8:45am - 2:30pm - Nancy will be participating in the training of volunteers for participation in the Senior Companions Program . Here's your opportunity to get involved with one-on-one ministry with seniors! If you would like to give 5 hours per month to befriend a senior with your time and assistance, you can enjoy the mutual benefits of spiritual friendship through this program. It is free, flexible, and customized to match you with someone whose life you'll enrich.
Senior Companions is a program of Catholic Charities that reaches across all economic levels, races and faiths. It is a ministry of presence that matches seniors with volunteers whose friendship adds vitality and meaning to their lives. For more details, please contact Stacey Lazurek at 864-242-2233, ext. 207 or send an E-mail to
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October 5, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy and BJ Burns will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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October 24 - October 26 - Nancy will be presenting "Living the Authentic Life: Reclaiming Who I Want To Be When I Grow Up" during the Foothills Presbytery Retirees Retreat at Black Mountain, NC. Please return to this website for more information as the Fall approaches!
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Please keep checking this website for more information. Thank you!
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TRAININGS AND CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS DURING 2009:
January 6, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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January 9 - [undetermined] - Nancy will be in the Maryland/Washington, D.C. area to help provide hospice care with close friends. She will continue to check her personal and website email addresses if there is a need to contact her.
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January 24, 8:45am - 2:30pm - Nancy will be participating in the training of volunteers for participation in the Senior Companions Program . Here's your opportunity to get involved with one-on-one ministry with seniors! If you would like to give 5 hours per month to befriend a senior with your time and assistance, you can enjoy the mutual benefits of spiritual friendship through this program. It is free, flexible, and customized to match you with someone whose life you'll enrich.
Senior Companions is a program of Catholic Charities that reaches across all economic levels, races and faiths. It is a ministry of presence that matches seniors with volunteers whose friendship adds vitality and meaning to their lives. For more details, please contact Stacey Lazurek at 864-242-2233, ext. 207 or send an E-mail to
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February 3, 8:30am-9:30am - Nancy will present "Helping Children and Teens Understand Dementia" at the Social Worker's Roundtable Breakfast at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, 6710 White Horse Road, Greenville, SC. Breakfast will be provided at no charge. For reservations and more information, please contact Brenda Atkinson, Continuing Care Coordinator at 864-232-6733 or
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February 3, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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February 5, 11:45am - 1pm - "Persons with Dementia Speaking Out" is a panel discussion during which Nancy will talk with persons with dementia who will share their own stories. This opportunity will be at the Lunch and Learn at the Haven, 355 Berkmans Lane, Greenville (a complementary lunch and program are provided). Please RSVP by Monday, February 2 if you would like to attend by contacting Gail Stokes at
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February 28, 9:00am - 12:30pm - Nancy will be participating in the training of volunteers for participation in the Senior Companions Program . Here's your opportunity to get involved with one-on-one ministry with seniors! If you would like to give 5 hours per month to befriend a senior with your time and assistance, you can enjoy the mutual benefits of spiritual friendship through this program. It is free, flexible, and customized to match you with someone whose life you'll enrich.
Senior Companions is a program of Catholic Charities that reaches across all economic levels, races and faiths. It is a ministry of presence that matches seniors with volunteers whose friendship adds vitality and meaning to their lives. For more details, please contact Stacey Lazurek at 864-242-2233, ext. 207 or send an E-mail to
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March 3, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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March 14, 8:45am - 2:30pm - Nancy will be participating in the training of volunteers for participation in the Senior Companions Program . Here's your opportunity to get involved with one-on-one ministry with seniors! If you would like to give 5 hours per month to befriend a senior with your time and assistance, you can enjoy the mutual benefits of spiritual friendship through this program. It is free, flexible, and customized to match you with someone whose life you'll enrich.
Senior Companions is a program of Catholic Charities that reaches across all economic levels, races and faiths. It is a ministry of presence that matches seniors with volunteers whose friendship adds vitality and meaning to their lives. For more details, please contact Stacey Lazurek at 864-242-2233, ext. 207 or send an E-mail to
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March 15-19, Las Vegas, NV - Nancy will be attending, networking and presenting at the NCOA-ASA Conference. Her presentation will be provided on March 17, 4pm-5pm and is entitled "Connecting Inside Alzheimer's at any Stage." To register for the conference, please visit the American Society on Aging website at: asaging.org. For more information, please return to this website.
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March 20, Little Rock, AK - Nancy will be making a presentation a two hour presentation entitled "Essential Bridge-Building Tools in Connecting with the Person Inside Dementia" at the Alzheimer's Arkansas Programs and Services Annual Symposium entitled "Hope for the Future 2009." Please return to this website for more information or visit: alzark.org .
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March 26 through 30 - Nancy will be in Bloomington, Indiana area for a family event and networking. If you would like her to come to speak with your association or organization near these dates, please contact her at
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March 31, 4:30pm - 7:30pm - Nancy will lead a discussion about the successes and challenges facilitators have in support groups at the Annual Support Group Facilitator Workshop for the Alzheimer's Association, South Carolina Chapter. If you are a facilitator in this area, please contact Marjorie George for more information at:
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or by calling 864-250-0029 or 866-844-0995.
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April 7, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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April 30 (Wichita, TX) and May 1 (Abilene, TX) - The Texas Alzheimer's Association is sponsoring Nancy to present at their Regional Caregiver Conferences this year. Each conference will be a day packed with information and, hopefully, inspiration for caregivers. The titles of each segment are:
"Alzheimers, Dementia and Care-Sharing 101"
"Miraculous Moments: Spiritual Connections Inside Alzheimer's"
"Essential Tools for Building a Bridge to the Person Inside Alzheimer's"
"Making it Work in Challenging Situations"
"Keeping Your Spirit and Hope Alive"
For more detailed information on this conference, please return to this website or contact Shelly Young at
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or call 1-800-272-3900.
For an article about Nancy's presentations in Texas for the Alzheimer's Association's Caregiver Seminars last fall in Waco and Hurst, TX and to download this spring conference registratiuon information, you can also visit http://www.alz.org/northcentraltexas/in_my_community_caregiver_seminar.asp .
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May 5, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
§May 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm - Nancy will be presenting "How to Create Connections Inside Alzheimer's" at the Annual Alzheimer's Association's Educational Conference - "Caring, Coping and Connecting" at the First Baptist Church in Greenville, SC. For more information about this wonderful, all-day conference opportunity or to register, please contact Gail Marion at
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or call 1-800-273-2555.
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May 16, 8:45am - 2:30pm - Nancy will be participating in the training of volunteers for participation in the Senior Companions Program . Here's your opportunity to get involved with one-on-one ministry with seniors! If you would like to give 5 hours per month to befriend a senior with your time and assistance, you can enjoy the mutual benefits of spiritual friendship through this program. It is free, flexible, and customized to match you with someone whose life you'll enrich.
Senior Companions is a program of Catholic Charities that reaches across all economic levels, races and faiths. It is a ministry of presence that matches seniors with volunteers whose friendship adds vitality and meaning to their lives. For more details, please contact Stacey Lazurek at 864-242-2233, ext. 207 or send an E-mail to
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May 21, 1pm - Nancy and Kathy Russ, Director of Senior Action in Greenville, will be interviewd by television personality Peggy Denny on The Peggy Denny Show. They will be discussing their upcoming Wisdom Circle Retreat, scheduled June 19-20 (please see below). For more information, please visit the show's website at www.peggydenny.com.
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May 29 through June 1 - Nancy will be in Los Angeles, CA area to visit family and to network. If you would like her to come to speak with your association or organization near these dates, please contact her at
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June 2, 1pm-1:30pm - Nancy and Kathy Russ, Director of Development at Senior Action, will be on The Peggy Denny Show to discuss their upcoming Wisdom Circle Retreat, scheduled for June 19-20 (please see below). For TV station information for your viewing, please visit www.peggydenny.com .
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June 2, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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June 11, 1pm - 2:30pm - Nancy will talk about the writing of Inside Alzheimer's and share some of the wisdom, humor and teachings gleened over the years from persons who have dementia at the Bon Secours St. Francis Health System's LifeWise "Meet the Author" program. This series is open to the public and is held at Temple of Israel in Greenville. For more information, please call 864-255-1325 or send an email to
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June 16, 1pm-1:30pm - Nancy will be on The Peggy Denny Show to discuss "Inside Alzheimer's" and topics related to dementia. For TV station information for your viewing, please visit www.peggydenny.com .
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June 19-20 - Wisdom Circle Retreat will be held at Senior Action, Orchard Park, Greenville on Friday, June 19th, from 7-9:30pm and Saturday, June 20th, from 9am - 4:30pm. Nancy will co-facilitate this retreat with Kathy Russ, ministry of presence trainer and Director of Development at Senior Action.
The second half of life is a time of unparalleled inner growth. It can have evolutionary significance in this era of global-cultural transformation. What difference does your individual spiritual hourney make in the well-being of planet Earth? The Wisdom Circle Retreat is an opportunity to explore our cultural views of aging, move beyond loss/limitation to spiritual transformation, and learn to develop deeper relationships in the context of a wise and thoughtful intentional community. If you wonder what your purpose is now that you are 55+, join us on a journey toward a meaningful life and legacy. The Wisdom Circle Retreat uses contemplative spiritual practices such as silent prayer and movement, as well as small group work, in an interfaith setting. All spiritual traditions welcome.
For more information, please contact Senior Action by calling 864-467-3660 or email Kathy Russ at
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June 22, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at The Garden's at Eastside in Greenville. We will be talking about decision-making about placement in assisted living or skilled care facilities. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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June 24 - July 7 - Nancy is in south-eastern New Jersey to provide patient advocacy and support at the Jersey Shore University Medical Center. She will remain available via her email:
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July 7, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. This month's topic is about how to celebrate the holidays with a person who has dementia.
A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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July 25, 8:45am - 2:30pm - Nancy will be participating in the training of volunteers for participation in the Senior Companions Program . Here's your opportunity to get involved with one-on-one ministry with seniors! If you would like to give 5 hours per month to befriend a senior with your time and assistance, you can enjoy the mutual benefits of spiritual friendship through this program. It is free, flexible, and customized to match you with someone whose life you'll enrich.
Senior Companions is a program of Catholic Charities that reaches across all economic levels, races and faiths. It is a ministry of presence that matches seniors with volunteers whose friendship adds vitality and meaning to their lives. For more details, please contact Stacey Lazurek at 864-242-2233, ext. 207 or send an E-mail to
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August 4, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville.
A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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August 26 - September 3 - Nancy will be traveling, teaching and networking in Amsterdam and Paris.
She will not be at the September 1st Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital, Simpsonville this month but the group will still occur, facilitated by B.J. Burns. For more information, please call 1-800-272-3900 or visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org .
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September 24, 8:45am - 12:00pm - Nancy is presenting "Creating Connections Inside Alzheimer's" at the SCHCA Social Workers Fall Workshop at the Columbia Conference Center, Columbia, SC. This presentation is specifically geared toward social workers who work in long-term care settings and their work with persons with dementia and their families. 6 CEU's available for conference attendees.
For information about the conference and registration, please visit www.schca.org .
***Please note: Registration ends September 17th...there is no on-site registration.
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September 26, 8:45am - 2:30pm - Nancy will be presenting "The Ministry of Presence" in the training of volunteers for participation in the Senior Companions Program . Here's your opportunity to get involved with one-on-one ministry with seniors! If you would like to give 5 hours per month to befriend a senior with your time and assistance, you can enjoy the mutual benefits of spiritual friendship through this program. It is free, flexible, and customized to match you with someone whose life you'll enrich.
Senior Companions is a partnership program of Catholic Charities/Bon Secours St. Francis Health System that reaches across all economic levels, races and faiths. It is a ministry of presence that matches seniors with volunteers whose friendship adds vitality and meaning to their lives. For more details, please contact Stacey Lazurek at 864-242-2233, ext. 207 or send an E-mail to
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October 6, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville. A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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October 10, 8:45am - 2:30pm - Nancy will be presenting "The Ministry of Presence" in the training of volunteers for participation in the Senior Companions Program . Here's your opportunity to get involved with one-on-one ministry with seniors! If you would like to give 5 hours per month to befriend a senior with your time and assistance, you can enjoy the mutual benefits of spiritual friendship through this program. It is free, flexible, and customized to match you with someone whose life you'll enrich.
Senior Companions is a partnership program of Catholic Charities/Bon Secours St. Francis Health System that reaches across all economic levels, races and faiths. It is a ministry of presence that matches seniors with volunteers whose friendship adds vitality and meaning to their lives. For more details, please contact Stacey Lazurek at 864-242-2233, ext. 207 or send an E-mail to
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November 3, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville.
A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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November 10, 8:30am - 9:30am - Nancy will make a presentation about working with persons who have dementia to the SC-NASW chapter meeting at the Garden's of Eastside in Greenville, SC. One hour CEU is available. Please return to this site for more information.
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November 14, 8:45am - 2:30pm - Nancy will be presenting "The Ministry of Presence" in the training of volunteers for participation in the Senior Companions Program . Here's your opportunity to get involved with one-on-one ministry with seniors! If you would like to give 5 hours per month to befriend a senior with your time and assistance, you can enjoy the mutual benefits of spiritual friendship through this program. It is free, flexible, and customized to match you with someone whose life you'll enrich.
Senior Companions is a partnership program of Catholic Charities/Bon Secours St. Francis Health System that reaches across all economic levels, races and faiths. It is a ministry of presence that matches seniors with volunteers whose friendship adds vitality and meaning to their lives. For more details, please contact Stacey Lazurek at 864-242-2233, ext. 207 or send an E-mail to
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November 19, 1pm - 2pm (Eastern Time) - Nancy will be presenting her very first webinar entitled "A Ministry of Presence: Offering Hope, Health and Healing" created for the American Society on Aging.
If you are a member of ASA and would like to participate in this free webinar, please click on the www.asaging.org website, then click on "Conferences", then "Web Seminars." If you are interested in joining ASA for this and a broad range of other topics in the months ahead, please visit: https://www.asaging.org/asav2/joinasa/page1.cfm
For those of you who are not ASA members, there is a one-time access to this webinar via the external URL: http://www.login.iCohere.com/asaforum?pnum=EXV17500. You can log in five minutes before the event and a password is not required. For audio, you can call in on 402-237-2015, using code 566483# (pound sign). There is no upper limit on the number of callers and this is not a toll-free call but people can call in on speaker phones or ASA can recommend low-cost long-distance providers (2.9 cents a minute, which comes to $1.74 for the entire hour).
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December 1, 7pm - 8:30pm - Nancy will be co-facilitating an Alzheimer's Family Support Group at Hillcrest Hospital in Simpsonville.
A variety of presenters and topics are chosen each month to provide information as well as offer a supportive atmosphere for peer discussion about issues of concern and the sharing of helpful resources. To locate a support group in your area, please visit the Alzheimer's Association's website at www.alz.org or call their toll free number at 1-800-272-3900.
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