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We offer several educational programs for families and individuals facing Alzheimer’s, as well as community members.
All Family Matters programs are free for family members and open to the public.
Click on the calendar above for a list of current Family Matters programs.
Please call the office to register in advance.
Learning Forums for
People with Dementia
Our Learning Forums are offered for persons in the early stages of a dementing illness. Classes/groups are taught or facilitated by professionals and are designed to offer a variety of meaningful activities at a pace that is comfortable for people with mild memory loss. For more information on the following classes/groups, please contact Rob Hulstra at 417-886-2199 or rob.hulstra@alz.org.
Time Slips©
The Time Slips program is an interactive, innovative exercise increasing communication among people with early stages of memory loss by creating an environment where play and imagination are encouraged and… there are no “wrong” answers!
Each participant will study a photograph and develop a story just from that image. The “photo session” lasts about 30 minutes. As the story develops, the facilitator writes down the responses. As the story comes to a close, the group reviews their story. The results are always interesting and entertaining.
Time Slips is offered the second Wednesday of each month from 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. at Northview Senior Center located at 301 E. Talmage, Springfield, MO.
Cost: FREE
For more information, please contact Rob Hulstra at 417-886-2199 or rob.hulstra@alz.org.
Coffee Connection
Coffee Connection is a social group that meets the third Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at Kaldi's Coffee House located at 900 E. Battlefield, Springfield, MO. Participants enjoy coffee while being able to discuss the challenges and issues faced on a daily basis. Caregivers are welcome to participate with their loved one.Cost: FREE
For more information, please contact Rob Hulstra at 417-886-2199 or rob.hulstra@alz.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
Our volunteer group is currently meeting the fourth Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the Ronald McDonald House located at 949 E. Primrose, Springfield, MO. The group performs light housekeeping tasks to assist the families staying there while their children are receiving medical treatment.
Cost: FREE
For more information, please contact Rob Hulstra at 417-886-2199 or rob.hulstra@alz.org.
Mall Walkers
Our exercise group meets the last Friday of each month from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Battlefield Mall Food Court, Springfield, MO. Members walk the mall at their own pace while enjoying each other's company.Cost: FREE
For more information, please contact Rob Hulstra at 417-886-2199 or rob.hulstra@alz.org.
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Memories in the Making™ is centered on the expression of creativity through the medium of painting. The “Memories” program is tailored to the needs and limitations of people affected by short term memory difficulties. The artists are provided with a safe, supportive environment aimed at enabling the individual to focus on their creative process. Memories in the Making™ differs from traditional arts and crafts offered for the elderly because it focuses on creative expression. The artist directs the art forms created. The process is tailored to provide structure and support for the artist while at the same time allowing them to create their own message on the paper. It is not unusual for them to paint memories from long ago or something they can no longer find the words to express. Classes meet at different times and locations.
Cost: FREE
For more information, please contact Rob Hulstra at 417-886-2199 or rob.hulstra@alz.org.
These projects are funded in part by grant number 90AZ277904 from the Administration on Aging (AOA), and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through contract number C305094003 with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
