Carla Guthrie, Lantern Program specialist, Morning Pointe Senior Living
Join The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence in Chattanooga as they present Dementia Talk: How to Talk to a Loved One featuring Carla Guthrie, Morning Pointe Lantern Program Specialist and Best Friends master trainer.
Ms. Guthrie will cover the following topics in her informative seminar:
- How do I engage a friend or loved one who has dementia?
- What activities can we do together?
- Are there things I should avoid doing or saying?
...and more.
Ms.
Guthrie refers to her work as a journey. For the past 15 years, she has worked in the field of memory care, finding the calling after her own father passed away with the disease. She is honored to help those who have Alzheimer’s by leading The Lantern at Morning Pointe Senior Living memory care program.
The Lantern is a specialized program for persons with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory loss. Trained associates are available to nurture and help maintain each resident’s individuality, dignity and quality of life through meaningful activities and needs-based programming. By investing time and attention in understanding prior roles, routines and interests of each resident, The Lantern memory care staff provide individualized programming that truly focuses on quality of life.
Morning Pointe has developed the components of a Meaningful Day at The Lantern adding a personalized focus to purposeful programming that moves each resident through the day. Engaging activities include Cuddle Therapy with life-like dolls that promotes calming and a connection with parenthood along with Simple C. This intuitive touch-screen promotes memory, engagement and better communication.
Special Training – Dementia Talk: How to Talk to a Loved One
Presented By – The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, Chattanooga
When – Thursday, Feb. 25, at 5:30 p.m. (light meal provided)
Location – East Ridge Residence, 1417 N Mack Smith Rd, East Ridge, Tn. 37412
RSVP to 423 551-4190 or chattanooga-lan-crd@morningpointe.com