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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 />

❤<br />

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.

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