Wesley Village in Shelton to host dementia support group

SHELTON - Do you know or care for someone recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia? Are you in need of support? You’re not alone! 
Caregivers are invited to Wesley Village Sept. 15 and every third Thursday of the month, from 2-3 p.m. for an Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group. 

The group will offer problem-solving techniques and helpful support for families and caregivers, and will be facilitated by Wesley Village staff. 
Your loved one is welcome to participate in activities in a secure environment while you attend the support group. 

For more information or to RSVP, call 203-225-5024 or visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org. 

The group will be held at Wesley Heights and Lifestyle Transitions at Wesley Village. Wesley Village is located at 580 Long Hill Ave.

Wesley Village is a campus of senior care communities including Crosby Commons Independent and Assisted Living Community, Wesley Heights Assisted and Independent Living Apartments and Cottages, Lifestyle Transitions Memory Care at Wesley Heights, and Bishop Wicke Health and Rehabilitation Center. The campus is owned and operated by UMH, a local, mission-based, not-for-profit organization serving all members of the community and is located at 580 Long Hill Ave. 
To learn more about the continuum of care offered at Wesley Village or the mission of UMH, please visit www.wesleyvillage-ct.org or contact Lisa Bisson at 203-225-5024.


This is a press release from United Methodist Homes. 

Derby collecting canned soup for St. Vincent De Paul food bank

Save the date: Ansonia fest features food, family fun, crafts, music

Newsletter features BHcare initiative in Ansonia, church festival in Derby, more

Dear readers,

The latest Valley Voice newsletter is out. 

We feature a story about BHcare's Flea Market Flip initiative to benefit and raise awareness of My Sister's Place thrift store in Ansonia. 

Here's the link: http://media.wix.com/ugd/329bf6_4827181c11504d5398df2263a062676d.pdf


Thanks for reading,

 ~ Patti and Ralph

September book discussion slated at Derby Public Library

DERBY - The Derby Public Library will host its next Lunchtime Book Discussion at 12:30 p.m. Sept. 28.

The selected title is bestselling author Liane Moriarty's

What Alice Forgot.  

As far as Alice remembers, she is 29 years old, crazy about

about her husband, and pregnant with her first child.  

But when she comes to on the floor of a gym and is whisked off

to a hospital, she finds out that she is actually 39 years old, divorced, and has three children.  
Alice must now reconcile the woman she thinks she is with this "new" Alice that she doesn't really like very much.

Multiple copies of the book are available at the circulation desk.  

Participants are asked to bring a sandwich and a friend as 

they “chat and chew.”  
Dessert and beverages will be provided.  

Registration is requested.  
For more information, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth 

St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.   

This is a press release from Cathy Williams, Director, Derby Public Library.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer fall prevention program

Griffin Hospital is offering a free fall prevention program Sept. 23 featuring fall risk assessments, fall prevention techniques and exercises to help improve balance. / Contributed photo

DERBY - The Valley Parish Nurse Program at Griffin Hospital and Griffin Hospital Lifeline will host a free Fall Prevention Program from 9 a.m.-noon Sept. 23 at the hospital, 130 Division St.

The program will discuss the dangers of falling, especially for seniors, and will help attendees prevent falls by: Assessing their fall risk; teaching them to assess their, or a loved one’s, risk of falling; teaching and practicing exercises to improve balance and leg strength; providing a medication review; encouraging annual eye exams; teaching ways to reduce tripping hazards at home and learning how to get up or to call for fast help if a fall occurs.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of three adults 65 and older will fall each year. 
For those 65 and older, falls are the leading cause of injury, death and hospital admissions for trauma. Those who fall, even if not injured, develop a fear of falling. This fear causes people to limit their activities reducing their mobility, causing loss of physical fitness, which in turn increases the actual risk of falling.

A light breakfast will be provided by Griffin Hospital Lifeline.

To reserve a seat or for more information, contact Esther at 203-732-1523 or ejones@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.