submitted by Christa Caron
On November 13 The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls will spend the day honoring the strength, passion and compassion of our residents and community members who struggle with Alzheimer’s. We will do this by having a day long Rock to Remember Rock-A-Thon from 7 am to 7 pm. We will be obtaining sponsors and rocking chairs to raise awareness of this debilitating disease and to also raise money for our local Alzheimer’s Association.
From 2 to 3:30 pm we will host a screening of the movie “The Genius of Marian” about a woman and her family as they come to terms with Alzheimer’s disease. The movie aired on PBS on September 8 and has received rave reviews. The screening will take place in our new Sanctuary – a place at The Center which allows our residents to relax, receive sensory stimulation and reminisce with caregivers.
From 7 to 8 pm Bill Hinrichs from the Alzheimer’s Association will give a presentation on Holiday Hints for Caregivers.
All of these events are open to the public and free of charge. Please join us as we support our families and friends rocking the day away for Alzheimer’s.
The Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation at Hoosick Falls is located at 21 Danforth Street, Hoosick Falls. If you have any questions about our day long events, please call Christa Caron, Activity Director, at 518-686-4371.