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The Preserve hires Daniell as life enrichment director

The Preserve, a skilled nursing, assisted living and memory care community in Fort Myers, has hired Kelsey Daniell as the life enrichment director. In this position, Daniell will develop and deliver daily programs of individual and group activities so residents can engage in cultural, spiritual, environmental, physical, intellectual, emotional, social and civic activities. This will help sustain and promote each resident’s potential, happiness and sense of usefulness to self and others. The Preserve, which is operated by the nonprofit Volunteers of America National Services, ...

Southeastern Grocers announces donation of $225,000 for children’s hospitals

Southeastern Grocers Inc., parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, recently announced the donation of $225,000 to nine Southeast children’s hospitals ahead of National Cancer Research Month. The funds raised in support of the facilities’ specialized care and emergency services was made possible thanks to generous Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie customers and associates who donated $1, $5 or rounded up their total grocery bill while shopping at their neighborhood stores. All donations made during the ...

Learn about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, June 6

Learn about Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, as well as care and support resources at an Alzheimer Association meeting, Intersection of Alzheimer's, on June 6, from 10 to 11 a.m., at Veterans Park and Recreation Center, 55 Homestead Road South, in Lehigh Acres. Discover how you can ...

Alzheimer Association to present Community Conversations session June 15

The Alzheimer Association will present Community Conversations: How Dementia and Aging Professionals can Create LGBTQ Inclusion from noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom Thursday, June 15. To register online, use the ZOOM link https://alz-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jB4mSo72SauVpzkkW4NKGA#/registration or call the Alzheimer Association's 24X7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.

Alzheimer Association programs set

The Alzheimer Association will host the following programs via Zoom: • Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia, Wednesdays, May 25, from 4-5 p.m., June 7, from 10-11 a.m. Alzheimer's disease is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of Alzheimer's, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, the stages and risk factors, current research and treatments available for some symptoms, and Alzheimer's Association resources. To register online, use the ZOOM link https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJctdOugrTgvGdzghM9vpcq29Nj6TdKTwhts for the May 25 ...