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Please join Christine Marnelakis, CDP, Associate Executive Director/Memory Care Director at Maplewood Stony Hill and Melissa Wutke, CDP, RVNAhealth HHA Supervisor, for a facilitated support group dedicated to any and all care partners of a loved one living with a dementia diagnosis. This gathering is a drop in session (come for one or come for all) intended to create a supportive and safe space for discussion as well as tools to handle various situations.
The support group will meet in the Maplewood Stony Hill Resource Center.
Open to the public. RSVP to Amy Palagonia at StonyRSVP@MaplewoodSL.com or call 203.207.4100.
About RVNAhealth’s Melissa Wutke
Melissa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and currently works at RVNAhealth as a Home Health Aide Supervisor. Before joining RVNAhealth, she acquired extensive experience working with persons affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias in private home, assisted living, and memory care facilities. Melissa previously ran the Newtown Alzheimer’s Support Group through the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) and has received numerous certifications through AA.
RSVP: Open and free to the public. No RSVP necessary. Contact facilitator Mel Wutke with any questions at: mwutke@rvnahealth.org or 203-851-3321
Objective: Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to:
Develop a support system.
Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions.
Talk through issues and ways of coping.
Share feelings, needs and concerns.
Learn about community resources.
Visit alz.org/ct to learn more about caregiver programs and resources. To further extend your network of support, visit ALZ connected®, our online community, at alzconnected.org.
About RVNAhealth’s Melissa Wutke
Melissa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and currently works at RVNAhealth as a Home Health Aide Supervisor. Before joining RVNAhealth, she acquired extensive experience working with persons affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias in private home, assisted living, and memory care facilities. Melissa previously ran the Newtown Alzheimer’s Support Group through the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) and has received numerous certifications through AA.
Please join Christine Marnelakis, CDP, Associate Executive Director/Memory Care Director at Maplewood Stony Hill and Melissa Wutke, CDP, RVNAhealth HHA Supervisor, for a facilitated support group dedicated to any and all care partners of a loved one living with a dementia diagnosis. This gathering is a drop in session (come for one or come for all) intended to create a supportive and safe space for discussion as well as tools to handle various situations.
The support group will meet in the Maplewood Stony Hill Resource Center.
Open to the public. RSVP to Amy Palagonia at StonyRSVP@MaplewoodSL.com or call 203.207.4100.
About RVNAhealth’s Melissa Wutke
Melissa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and currently works at RVNAhealth as a Home Health Aide Supervisor. Before joining RVNAhealth, she acquired extensive experience working with persons affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias in private home, assisted living, and memory care facilities. Melissa previously ran the Newtown Alzheimer’s Support Group through the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) and has received numerous certifications through AA.
RSVP: Open and free to the public. No RSVP necessary. Contact facilitator Mel Wutke with any questions at: mwutke@rvnahealth.org or 203-851-3321
Objective: Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to:
Develop a support system.
Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions.
Talk through issues and ways of coping.
Share feelings, needs and concerns.
Learn about community resources.
Visit alz.org/ct to learn more about caregiver programs and resources. To further extend your network of support, visit ALZ connected®, our online community, at alzconnected.org.
About RVNAhealth’s Melissa Wutke
Melissa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and currently works at RVNAhealth as a Home Health Aide Supervisor. Before joining RVNAhealth, she acquired extensive experience working with persons affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias in private home, assisted living, and memory care facilities. Melissa previously ran the Newtown Alzheimer’s Support Group through the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) and has received numerous certifications through AA.
Please join Christine Marnelakis, CDP, Associate Executive Director/Memory Care Director at Maplewood Stony Hill and Melissa Wutke, CDP, RVNAhealth HHA Supervisor, for a facilitated support group dedicated to any and all care partners of a loved one living with a dementia diagnosis. This gathering is a drop in session (come for one or come for all) intended to create a supportive and safe space for discussion as well as tools to handle various situations.
The support group will meet in the Maplewood Stony Hill Resource Center.
Open to the public. RSVP to Amy Palagonia at StonyRSVP@MaplewoodSL.com or call 203.207.4100.
About RVNAhealth’s Melissa Wutke
Melissa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and currently works at RVNAhealth as a Home Health Aide Supervisor. Before joining RVNAhealth, she acquired extensive experience working with persons affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias in private home, assisted living, and memory care facilities. Melissa previously ran the Newtown Alzheimer’s Support Group through the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) and has received numerous certifications through AA.
RVNAhealth, in coordination with the Alzheimer’s Association, is pleased to now offer a monthly Dementia Caregiver Support Group at its Ridgefield offices. Held on the fourth Monday of every month from 11:00am-12:00pm, the caregiver support group aims to create a safe, confidential, supportive environment and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems.
Melissa Wutke, CDP, RVNAhealth Home Health Aide Supervisor
RVNAhealth’s own Melissa Wutke, CDP, will co-facilitate the monthly Alzheimer’s Association sessions. Melissa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and currently works at RVNAhealth as a Home Health Aide Supervisor. Before joining RVNAhealth, she acquired extensive experience working with individuals affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias in private homes, assisted living, and memory care facilities. She previously facilitated the Newtown Alzheimer’s Support Group and has received numerous certifications through the Alzheimer’s Association.
Melissa’s experience and passion was instrumental in helping to establish this new Alzheimer’s Association Dementia Support Group at RVNAhealth in Ridgefield. She is passionate about promoting and participating in Alzheimer’s Association resources and is excited to help support the local community. “Caregiver support groups play a vital role in providing assistance and resources for individuals caring for loved ones with dementia. Many caregivers will experience feelings of isolation. This support group offering will provide connection, information, and practical advice for taking care of your oved one and – just as important — yourself.”
For More Information or to Attend a Support Group
To view all upcoming Dementia Support Groups at RVNAhealth in Ridgefield, click here. Melissa will also co-facilitate Alzheimer’s Association monthly Dementia Support Groups in Bethel. Check out RVNAhealth’s calendar of support group events for more information, or check out the Alzheimer’s Association support group webpage to search for support groups near you or learn about virtual community groups.
About RVNAhealth
RVNAhealth offers a wide range of services to assist individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s or other Dementias. From nutrition services and personal medical alert devices, to rehabilitation, skilled nursing, private caregiver services and more, RVNAhealth offers a broad continuum of care designed to meet a patient and family’s evolving needs. Call us at 203.438.5555 or visit us at rvnahealth.org to learn more.
RSVP: Open and free to the public. No RSVP necessary. Contact facilitator Mel Wutke with any questions at: mwutke@rvnahealth.org or 203-851-3321
Objective: Build a support system with people who understand. Alzheimer’s Association® support groups, conducted by trained facilitators, are a safe place for people living with dementia and their care partners to:
Develop a support system.
Exchange practical information on challenges and possible solutions.
Talk through issues and ways of coping.
Share feelings, needs and concerns.
Learn about community resources.
Visit alz.org/ct to learn more about caregiver programs and resources. To further extend your network of support, visit ALZ connected®, our online community, at alzconnected.org.
About RVNAhealth’s Melissa Wutke
Melissa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and currently works at RVNAhealth as a Home Health Aide Supervisor. Before joining RVNAhealth, she acquired extensive experience working with persons affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias in private home, assisted living, and memory care facilities. Melissa previously ran the Newtown Alzheimer’s Support Group through the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) and has received numerous certifications through AA.
Please join Christine Marnelakis, CDP, Associate Executive Director/Memory Care Director at Maplewood Stony Hill and Melissa Wutke, CDP, RVNAhealth HHA Supervisor, for a facilitated support group dedicated to any and all care partners of a loved one living with a dementia diagnosis. This gathering is a drop in session (come for one or come for all) intended to create a supportive and safe space for discussion as well as tools to handle various situations.
The support group will meet in the Maplewood Stony Hill Resource Center.
Open to the public. RSVP to Amy Palagonia at StonyRSVP@MaplewoodSL.com or call 203.207.4100.
About RVNAhealth’s Melissa Wutke
Melissa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and currently works at RVNAhealth as a Home Health Aide Supervisor. Before joining RVNAhealth, she acquired extensive experience working with persons affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias in private home, assisted living, and memory care facilities. Melissa previously ran the Newtown Alzheimer’s Support Group through the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) and has received numerous certifications through AA.
Melissa is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and currently works at RVNAhealth as a Home Health Aide Supervisor. Before joining RVNAhealth, she acquired extensive experience working with persons affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias in private home, assisted living, and memory care facilities. Melissa previously ran the Newtown Alzheimer’s Support Group through the Alzheimer’s Association (AA) and has received numerous certifications through AA.