The Alzheimer’s Walk will be held November 17, 2018. The impact Alzheimer’s disease can have on individuals, family and friends can be overwhelming. No one should go through this journey alone. The Alzheimer’s Association Desert Southwest Chapter in Phoenix has a variety of free programs, services and resources to assist you and your family…
Mark your calendars now for these can’t-be missed shows! Robson Ranch Grill does not accept reservations on Live Music Nights. Seating is first come, first served. August Live Music August 8: Angel Perez August 22: Time Bandits August 31: Sandy & Perry Monthly Root Beer Social at the Grill will be on Wednesday, August…
Jean Handlen During what we might call the quiet months of summer, the Material Girls has a core group that is working tirelessly on comfort quilts. On June 20 Joy Swanson, Marge Doughty, Melody Peebles, Diane Bohmert, Mary Syer and Teri Bay got together and cut out five quilt kits, completed one and placed three…
Mona Rod and Gloria Lamere We have another hole-in-one winner! On June 6 Mike Hart hit his second hole-in-one during a Men’s Club match. The momentous occasion occurred at the Robson Ranch course on hole number 3 (Buttes), 135 yards. The “weapon” of choice was a 5-iron. Congratulations, Mike!
Terry Price In the earlier stages, memory loss and confusion may be mild. The person with dementia may be aware of and frustrated by the changes taking place such as difficulty recalling recent events, making decisions or processing what was said by others. In the later stages, memory loss becomes far more severe. A…
David Zapatka Reading about cognition and perception recently, I was introduced to the word “synesthesia” which is this month’s WOTM. Synesthesia – noun syn·es·the·sia \ si-nəs-ˈthē-zh(ē-)ə \ 1. a concomitant sensation: especially a subjective sensation or image of a sense (as of color) other than the one (as of sound) being stimulated. 2. the condition…