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The Art of Caregiving is for caregivers of someone with a dementia-related illness.
If you’re a caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or a dementia-related illness you should know about a different way to take a break. The Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center (BBAC) is offering a series of free classes called The Art of Caregiving.
They offer caregivers a way to take their minds off day-to-day caring for their loved ones and join them in the creative world of visual journaling, painting, ceramics, jewelry-making and more. You’ll even receive materials to take home and continue projects at home or share with the loved one.
Each class is taught by a professional artist and all materials are provided. Upcoming classes will take place on January 11 and 25, February 8 and 22 at either 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Whether you’ve always been artistically inclined or not, here's a chance to
refresh and recharge yourself. Class size is limited so contact the BBAC at (248) 644-0866, ext. 111 or JulieLaForet@BBArtCenter.org. You must reserve your place in class in order to attend.
Classes are ongoing, why not reserve this time for yourself now.
Did you know?
• This year’s Solutions for Family Caregivers Expo was a great success! Over 1200 caregivers and seniors braved heavy rain and freeway closures to attend. If you missed the expo and want to check out a few of the presentations on caregiver resilience, stress management, elder law, and others, we’ve posted several of them on the AAA 1-B website under the Caregiver Resources tab. Next year’s event will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2018 so mark it on your calendar now!
• AAA 1-B has a blog! Look for it under News & Events on our website.
• The Area Agency on Aging 1-B has a Facebook page. We post news about our wellness classes, events and more. It’s a great place to catch up on what’s going on.
• There’s a FREE bi-monthly newsletter for caregivers. Visit www.aaa1b.org and look under Caregiver Resources to sign up and have it delivered to your email box.
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Resource specialists can quickly answer questions and access information for callers using a computerized database listing over 5,000 senior services and 2,000 providers in southeast Michigan. Call toll-free, 800-852-7795.
Hours are 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., weekdays. You can also visit www.aaa1b.org
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