February 10, 2023
Award-Winning Author and Dementia Caregiving Presenter Mary Ann Drummond Presents “Meet Me Where I Am” Sessions for Senior Care Residents and Families
ORLANDO, Fla. — Feb. 10, 2023 As an extension of the company’s signature program Meet Me Where I Am, Bridge Senior Living today announced seven of their senior communities will host dementia educator, speaker, and award-winning author Mary Ann Drummond for a series of free public information sessions from February. 22 to March 15.
The sessions will take place in conjunction with in-house memory care awareness and training, as well as special community sessions intended for EMT, fire and rescue, or law enforcement personnel from some of the local communities where Bridge Senior Living operates.
With over 30 years of nursing experience and as a seasoned senior living executive developing programs for dementia care, Drummond is the author of Meet Me Where I Am—An Alzheimer’s Care Guide as well as I Choose to Remember and Grandma and Me—A Kid’s Guide for Alzheimer’s and Dementia. She brings to Bridge Senior Living team members and residents/families an array of resources including innovative and successful strategies for caregivers assisting individuals with dementia.
The scheduled Bridge Senior Living sessions include:
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Calendar Listings:
Event Name: Dementia Caregiving with Mary Ann Drummond
Description: Understanding the many facets and stages of dementia is important for all kinds of caregivers, including EMTs, fire/rescue, and law enforcement. At this free session geared to these professionals, author and experienced senior living nurse Mary Ann Drummond will share helpful information for interacting with those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Also open to residents, families, and referrals for Somerby Sandy Springs.
Date: February 22
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location/Address: Somerby Sandy Springs, 25 Glenlake Pkwy NE, Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328
Contact Name: Lifestyle Director
Contact Phone: 678-619-0418
Website: https://bridgeseniorliving.com/community/somerby-sandy-springs-senior-living/
Event Name: Dementia Caregiver Support and Book Signing with Mary Ann Drummond
Description: Understanding the many facets and stages of dementia is important for all kinds of caregivers, including family members, to gain an understanding of their loved one’s changing condition. At this free session geared to support caregivers, author and experienced senior living nurse Mary Ann Drummond will share helpful information for interacting with those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Also open to residents, families, and referrals for Somerby Lake Nona.
Date: February 28
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Location/Address: Somerby Lake Nona, 9682 Lake Nona Village Place, Orlando, Florida. 32827
Contact Name: Lifestyle Director
Contact Phone: 321-236-6977
Website: https://bridgeseniorliving.com/community/somerby-lake-nona/
Event Name: A Little Talk About Dementia with Mary Ann Drummond
Description: Understanding the many facets and stages of dementia is important for all kinds of caregivers, including family members, to gain an understanding of their loved one’s changing condition. At this free session, author and experienced senior living nurse Mary Ann Drummond will share helpful information for interacting with those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Open to residents, families, and referrals for The Grande at Chesterfield.
Date: March 7
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location/Address: The Grande at Chesterfield, 16300 Justus Post Road, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017
Contact Name: Lifestyle Director
Contact Phone: 314-596-9660
Website: https://bridgeseniorliving.com/community/the-grande-at-chesterfield/
Event Name: Lessons from Sallie with Mary Ann Drummond
Description: Understanding the many facets and stages of dementia is important for all kinds of caregivers, including family members, to gain an understanding of their loved one’s changing condition. At this free session, author and experienced senior living nurse Mary Ann Drummond will share helpful information for interacting with those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Open to residents, families and referrals for The Grande at Creve Coeur.
Date: March 8
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location/Address: The Grande at Creve Coeur, 450 N Lindbergh Blvd, Creve Coeur, Missouri 63141
Contact Name: Lifestyle Director
Contact Phone: 314-720-8408
Website: https://bridgeseniorliving.com/community/the-grande-at-creve-coeur/
Event Name: The Alzheimer’s Family—Caring, Coping, and Connecting with Mary Ann Drummond
Description: Understanding the many facets and stages of dementia is important for all kinds of caregivers, including family members, to gain an understanding of their loved one’s changing condition. At this free session, author and experienced senior living nurse Mary Ann Drummond will share helpful information for interacting with those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Open to residents, families, and referrals for The Grande Laumeier Park.
Date: March 9
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location/Address: The Grande at Laumeier Park, 12470 Rott Road, Sappington, Missouri 63127
Contact Name: Lifestyle Director
Contact Phone: 636-735-3416
Website: https://bridgeseniorliving.com/community/the-grande-at-laumeier-park/
Event Name: Grandma and Me Reading for Jamison Fifth Graders with Mary Ann Drummond
Description: Understanding the many facets and stages of dementia is important for all kinds of caregivers, including younger family members, to gain an understanding of their loved one’s changing condition. At this free session geared to Jamison, Pennsylvania, fifth graders from Jamison Elementary School, experienced senior living nurse Mary Ann Drummond will share her book Grandma and Me, including helpful information for interacting with those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Also open to residents, families, and referrals for The Bridges of Warwick.
Date: March 14
Time: 10:30 a.m. to noon
Location/Address: The Bridges of Warwick, 1600 Almshouse Rd, Jamison, Pennsylvania 18929
Contact Name: Lifestyle Director
Contact Phone: 215-309-8146
Website: https://bridgeseniorliving.com/community/the-bridges-at-warwick/
Event Name: Caregiver Support and Book Signing with Mary Ann Drummond
Description: Understanding the many facets and stages of dementia is important for all kinds of caregivers, including family members, to gain an understanding of their loved one’s changing condition. At this free session geared to supporting caregivers, author and experienced senior living nurse Mary Ann Drummond will share helpful information for interacting with those with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Also open to residents, families, and referrals for Magnolia Brook on Siegen.
Date: March 15
Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location/Address: Magnolia Brook on Siegen, 9394 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810
Contact Name: Lifestyle Director
Contact Phone: 225-900-7342
Website: https://bridgeseniorliving.com/community/magnolia-brook-assisted-living/
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