Reiki for Caregivers 2nd Wednesday of each month, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm. Click here for more information. Next session: Wednesday, Jan. 10. RSVP to (347) 296-2345

Understanding Dementia: What You Need to Know and Where to Go, an orientation session held once a month in association with the New York City Alzheimer's Association at the Center near Grand Army Plaza. Please sign up in advance by calling the Alzheimers Association at 1-800-272-3900. Next. session: Jan. 22, 6:00 to 7:30 pm.

Wonderful Wednesdays Extended Respite until 8 p.m. Call or email for more information and to sign up: (718) 499-7701 ext. 121 or Email us.

Grupos de Apoyo en Español con Evelyn Vasquez para parejas, hijos y familiares o amigos que cuidan a un anciano con perdida de memoria. Obtendra un intercambio de información e ideas que le harán su día mas fácil. Para preguntas o para registrarse, por favor llame a: Evelyn Vasquez, (718) 499-7701 or send an Email.

Ongoing programs:

Tuesdays, Jan. 9, 23, 30 from 4 - 5 pm
Caregiver Stress Reduction Workshops led by Joan Griffiths Vega, whose personal caregiving experience combined with her professional meditation training enables her to provide realistic stress reduction and relaxation advice to the group. RSVP necessary. (There is no session on Jan. 16)

Wednesdays, 3:30 to 5:00 pm
Weekly support and education meeting for Caregivers

January 10 - Journaling: Techniques, articles and exercises to assist you with the process of reflective writing

January 17 - Effective fact finding: Using resources to their fullest

January 24 - Caregiver Q&A: Ask questions, share advice.

January 31 - Checking in: Where are we at with our self care resolutions for 2007?

RSVP: (347) 296-2345
Click on the logo for Leeza's Place website:

Leeza' Place walk-in resource center,
12 - 7 pm, Monday - Friday
Full of helpful resources for family caregivers and their loved ones who have been diagnosed with a memory disorder. Guests are welcome to drop by or call ahead with questions, so that information is prepared prior to their arrival.

Memory Preservation Scrapbooking Workshops for the Caregiver and their loved one at Leeza's Place. By building memory books in this workshop, families and friends are given the opportunity to relive wonderful moments together while creating special keepsakes. Our instructors teach participants how to use materials in an artistic way, providing an enjoyable and uplifting experience.

* Every Tuesday from 1 - 3 pm
* Every Thursday from 6 - 7:30 pm
* Saturday, January 20th from 12-3pm
Please RSVP!

RSVP: (347) 296-2345
Leeza's Place at Park Slope Geriatric Day Center

Swim & Gym Night Project STAR at Lenox Hill Neighborhood House in Manhattan offers exercise and swim facilities on Wednesdays for caregivers of adults age 60 and older. Free but reservations are required. For information call (212) 744-5022, ext. 1203 or see Lenox Hill's website (scroll down for Project STAR).