Many individuals know to “eat right,” “exercise,” and “sleep enough,” but they don’t know what constitutes eating right or what exercises are feasible for them given any physical limitations. People are curious about the vitamins and supplements they can take to help them in many domains and how much alcohol is “safe” to drink. Research has shown countless benefits to social support and social engagement. Are older adults aware of the benefits and/or resources available to them? Meditation/mindfulness can help reduce stress, lower blood pressure, improve sleep, and more. In this series, we will explore the many domains impacted by
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Mahnoor, An, and Tiffany, nursing students at the University of Pennsylvania, have created an 8-week program to get you up and moving. The program will meet each week, on Wednesday at 1:00pm. Join our fun class on Zoom on. All levels of mobility for Penn Memory Center and Time Out families are welcome! Caregivers are welcomed to join too!

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In our Meditation and Mindfulness Class, we will explore short mindfulness exercises that can be done in a group and/or solo when you are at home.

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This fun, free interactive program is powered by the talented Curtis musicians and showcases the expressive power of music composition.

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Time Out, a support and mentorship program, facilitates meaningful, in-home engagement through intergenerational companionship by connecting elderly individuals with PMC-trained college students. This includes conversation, reading, or mobility assistance, and may also include meal preparation, laundry, and light grocery shopping. It does not include personal care — such as bathing, dressing, feeding, or toileting — nor administering medications or therapies.

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These forums are a place for caregivers with a loved one in facility care and caregivers with a loved one at home to connect and gather. Our goal is to provide you with a virtual place to meet, share stories, gain new perspectives, and share coping strategies with others going through a similar experience during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Providing caregivers with access to area experts who will present on a variety of intensive topics from in-home activities to end of life care.

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Cognitive Comedy is a program that participants can get out of their own heads and experience “group mind” while learning the tenets of improve comedy. This free program is open to all members of the PMC community.

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Each month, PMC patients and caregivers are invited to a free pop-up café at Christ Church Neighborhood House in Old City. Enjoy music from around the world, lectures from Penn experts, and coffee from local cafés.

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This 7-week program for those caring for a loved one with dementia isn’t your typical support group. Instead, it offers a unique curriculum to learn techniques to provide better care while coping with the personal and emotional challenges caregivers face.

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In 2017, the Penn Memory Center is launching three Cognitive Fitness programs for adults with a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment: Skills Group, Therapy Group, and Social Group.

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Individuals, couples, or families experiencing difficulties with depression, anxiety, adjustment, or aging-related problems, caregiver stress, or other concerns can meet regularly with a licensed psychologist or clinical social work.

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Dance for Health offers weekly dance sessions and monthly social activities with students from area high schools. This program is free and open to the public. Any individual who is at least 55 years of age and willing to participate in a weekly dance session for three months is eligible to participate.

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Being a family caregiver can be overwhelming and bring on a sense of uncertainty and isolation. Caregivers often find benefit from connecting with those who have first-hand caregiving experience. The Caring Collective matches former family caregivers with current family caregivers to provide support through their caregiving journey. This free program was developed in response to requests from current and former PMC caregivers who often ask to be put it touch with someone who’s “been there.” Mentees (current caregivers) can hope to gain social support as well as confidence in their caregiving skills. Mentors (former caregivers) can hope to gain social
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