Dealing with difficult behavior in Dementia Care

June 25, 2012 - PRLog -- Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and other forms of memory impairment offer many unique challenges for seniors in our community and their families.  The Jaffa Gate Memory Care Neighborhood at The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence recognizes those challenges and offers specialized care and support to help relieve the stress of both the resident and their families.  

Because we understand the needs of families dealing with loved ones with memory impairment, The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence is proud to announce an addition to their professional staff.  Barbara De Angelis comes to us with over nine years experience as an educator, trainer and program manager for the Alzheimer’s Association.  Barbara also has experience as a caregiver for her mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease.  She understands the stress and anguish caregivers go through when caring for a family member/loved one.  Barbara is a member of the New Jersey Counselors Association, American Counselors Association, and the American Mental Health Counselors Association.  She has extensive training and knowledge in the field of dementia.   Join us on Tuesday July 10 @noon for a lunch and learn program and meet Barbara.  Barbara will be presenting “Dealing with difficult behavior in Dementia Care.”  Please rsvp to l 800-574-5760, or info@wilfcampus.org.  The Martin and Edith Stein Assisted Living Residence at 350 DeMott Lane, is a part of The Oscar and Ella Wilf Campus for Senior Living in Somerset, NJ. Visit us at www.wilfcampus.org.