"Coping with Memory Loss and Dementia" presentation for AARP members

On Monday, January 5th, 2015, Galina Markovich, ANP, RN and the Director of Millennium Memory Care of Monroe, New Jersey conducted a presentation on “Coping with Memory Loss and Dementia” for more than 100 AARP members. This was the first meeting of the year for this chapter of AARP and was held at the North Brunswick Senior Center at 15 Linwood Place in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

Ms. Markovich discussed topics including the basics of understanding dementia, the early warning signs of dementia, disease progression and practical solutions for caregivers. Other topics included support, safety, everyday care, adapting activities, planning ahead and more.

Galina has presented at the North Brunswick Senior Center several times and received the following review from the center’s Supervisor of Senior Citizen Activities, Jessica Zink:

“Galina Markovich has provided several informational workshops at the North Brunswick Senior Center during the course of the past year. Her first presentation was such a success, the seniors requested that I have her back the following month. Galina is extremely knowledgeable of nutrition and health and wellness topics. She is personable and makes sure that she stays and answers all questions. I plan on having her again this year on a regular basis to continue her health and wellness presentations to our seniors.”

Galina is the founder of the innovative “Social Saturdays” public library program for people with Alzheimer’s disease and forms of dementia or other mental and physical disabilities. Her approach to dementia care centers on treating the whole person, not just the symptoms, and she strives to create an environment rich with emotional nourishment. She also organizes community educational programs and support groups for caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Galina facilitates a monthly caregiver support group at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick as well as weekly support groups at Millennium Memory Care.

For more information:

Millennium Memory Care
Attn: Galina Markovich
310 Buckelew Avenue
Monroe, New Jersey, 08831
(609) 521-8855
info@millenniummemorycare.com