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<strong>September</strong> is World Alzheimer's Month By Michelle Seitzer<br />
Every 67 seconds someone develops Alzheimer's. Someone's gr<strong>and</strong>pa.<br />
Someone's husb<strong>and</strong>. Someone's brother, best friend, or boss. That<br />
someone's world is forever changed by an Alzheimer's diagnosis, <strong>and</strong><br />
around the world, families are forever changed by this devastating disease.<br />
<strong>September</strong> is World Alzheimer's Month, <strong>and</strong> many people around the world<br />
wear purple to honor someone with Alzheimer's on <strong>September</strong> 21st for<br />
World Alzheimer's Day. But on October 1st, when World Alzheimer's Month<br />
is over, things don't go back to normal for families impacted by Alzheimer's<br />
Disease. Things stay the same, or they get worse. For a caregiver of a<br />
person with Alzheimer's, the days are just as long <strong>and</strong> hard after World<br />
Alzheimer's Month is over. <strong>The</strong>re is still no cure for Alzheimer's, still no<br />
effective treatment to keep the symptoms from interfering with one's daily<br />
life, one's lifelong memories. But there is something you can do if you know<br />
someone who has Alzheimer's - whether it's World Alzheimer's Month or<br />
not. Reach out. Offer encouragement to the person living with Alzheimer's,<br />
or support for their caregivers. Alzheimer's has changed your life <strong>and</strong> theirs<br />
dramatically, but that doesn't have to change your relationship. If you know<br />
someone who isn't sure what to do about a recent diagnosis, or someone<br />
who is worried that they may need to be diagnosed, tell them to call the<br />
Alzheimer's Association Helpline. It's free to call, <strong>and</strong> someone is available<br />
24-7, 365 days a year, to answer questions <strong>and</strong> point to resources.<br />
You can also visit alz.org on the web to learn more.<br />
Senior Center Listings<br />
Slate <strong>Belt</strong> Senior Center<br />
707 American Bangor Road Bangor, PA<br />
(Blue Valley Farm Show Building)<br />
610-588-1224<br />
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM<br />
Easton Area<br />
Senior Center<br />
42 Center Square<br />
Easton, PA<br />
610-252-5858<br />
7:00 AM - 3:00PM<br />
Nazareth Senior Center<br />
<strong>The</strong> Boarder House<br />
15 South Wood Street<br />
Nazareth, PA.<br />
610-759-8255<br />
8:30 AM - 1:30PM<br />
BINGO<br />
<strong>September</strong> 25 & October 2<br />
Mt Bethel Fire Company<br />
Firehall Route 611, Mount Bethel 6:45 PM<br />
<strong>September</strong> 26 & October 3<br />
Wind Gap Fire Company<br />
Doors open at 5:00 PM • Bingo starts 6:45 PM<br />
<strong>September</strong> 28 & October 5<br />
Immaculate Conception<br />
Doors open at 11:00 AM • Bingo starts at 1:00 PM<br />
Bangor VFW<br />
Doors open at 4:30 PM • Bingo starts at 6:45 PM<br />
<strong>September</strong> 30 & October 7<br />
Portl<strong>and</strong> Fire Company<br />
State Street, Portl<strong>and</strong> 7:00 PM<br />
October 1 & 8<br />
Bushkill Vol Fire Company<br />
Doors open at 5:00 PM • Bingo starts at 7:00 PM<br />
YOUNG AT HEART 17<br />
Keeping You in Your Home<br />
With Independence & Dignity<br />
591 N. Nottle Ave. Pen Argyl, PA<br />
Phone: 610-863-5432<br />
Call: 610-390-9875<br />
www.kindheartedh<strong>and</strong>s.com<br />
SERVICES OFFERED<br />
Companionship • Respite Care • Meal Preparation<br />
Cleaning • Grocery Shopping <strong>and</strong> more<br />
❤<br />
Providing Non-Medical Care for Seniors,<br />
New Mother's <strong>and</strong> those with Special Needs<br />
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We offer a few hours a day or 24/7 days a week if needed<br />
Slate <strong>Belt</strong> Senior Center Activities<br />
<strong>The</strong> Center welcomes new seniors to join them <strong>and</strong> be a part of any or<br />
all activities <strong>and</strong> daily lunches. Located at 707 American Bangor Road,<br />
Bangor. For more information call 610-588-1224.<br />
• Morning Stretch: Monday - Friday, 9:15 AM<br />
• Walking Club: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30 AM<br />
• Zumba Gold with Janis: Tuesdays at 10:00 AM<br />
• Crafts & Chat: Tuesday at 10:00 AM<br />
• Brush Away with Senior Artists: Wednesdays at 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM<br />
• Dance (Gary Dee): Friday, <strong>September</strong> 26th at 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM<br />
Easton Senior Center<br />
For meal reservations please call 610-252-5858. Lunch at 11:30 AM<br />
Monday-Friday: Cards, Puzzles, Billards, Shuffleboard & Table Tennis.<br />
• Every Monday & Friday: Bingo 10:15 AM<br />
• Every Monday: Bible Study 10 AM<br />
• Every Tuesday & Thursday: "Get Movin' With Annie" 10:15 AM<br />
• Every Tuesday: Brainercise 10 AM, Ice Cream 12:30 PM<br />
Nazareth Senior Center Activities<br />
Cards <strong>and</strong> Puzzles everyday.<br />
• Exercise with Marion: Every Tuesday at 10:00 AM<br />
• Crafty Crew: Also on Monday, <strong>September</strong> 29th Every Tuesday,<br />
Wednesday & Thurdsday at 9 AM<br />
• Bakery Corner: Every Wednesday & Friday, 8:45 AM<br />
• Penny BINGO: Every Thursday & Friday at 10:00 AM<br />
• Bonus BINGO: Every Tuesday & Wednesday 10:00 AM<br />
• Movie: Every Wednesday 9:00 AM<br />
• Now You Have It: Monday, <strong>September</strong> 29th, 12:15 PM<br />
Bangor AARP Chapter #4135<br />
On <strong>September</strong> 8th, Bangor AARP Chapter #4135 met at the Blue Valley<br />
Farm Show (Senior Center). <strong>The</strong>re are still some trips available. On<br />
December 10-18, <strong>2014</strong> Slate <strong>Belt</strong> AARP #4135 presents Classic<br />
Christmas Markets featuring markets in Strasbourg, Wurzburg,<br />
Nuremberg, Munich <strong>and</strong> Innsbruck. <strong>The</strong> chapter is presenting a Western<br />
Caribbean with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines on <strong>The</strong> Gr<strong>and</strong>eur of the<br />
Seas, 11 days/10 nights, February 21-March 3, 2015. Anyone interested<br />
in any of these trips call Deanna Keyser 610-588-4623. <strong>The</strong> next meeting<br />
will be held Monday, October 12th at the Blue Valley Farm Show at 1:30PM.