Lehigh Valley Dementia Leadership Initiatives Resource Center
Your connection to health and wellness in understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and other memory impairments
Visit the Resource Center:
2045 Westgate Drive
Suite 204
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Directions to the Resource Center:
We are open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm.
Please call for extended hours.
For information contact us at (484) 895-4308 or PSLmemory@presbyterianseniorliving.org
Settle into the comfort of information and benefits
The Resource Center benefits family members, caregivers, case workers, physicians and organizations by providing networking opportunities and access to educational material related to the diagnosis, treatment and holistic approaches to dementia and the aging process.
We frequently work with families and caregivers seeking a better understanding of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease, the systems, potential triggers and practical responses when dealing with challenging behaviors, and communication strategies.
The Resource Center is conveniently located in Bethlehem and provides free information and opportunities for assistance and support related to aging and brain health. Our goal is
three-fold:
First, to help people
- understand Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of memory impairment
- identify options and opportunities
- access information
- Find the best possible diagnosis, treatment and care
Second, to work with healthcare professionals
- promoting an understanding of dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease
- recognizing symptoms and identifying triggers for challenging behaviors
- creating therapeutic environments
- developing communication strategies with clients and families, and building supportive cohesive care teams
Third, to engage Lehigh Valley residents
- in refreshing approaches to wellness
- to cultivate memory-rich lives
- by providing a community of care
Receive answers to frequently asked questions, including
- What is the difference between forgetfulness and dementia?
- What do I need to know about Alzheimer’s Disease and memory loss?
- Can Alzheimer’s Disease be prevented or treated? Are drugs the only treatment available?
- What are the newest research findings on age and memory-related issues?
- Where is my State Agency on Aging and what might they do to help me?
- What are the available options for obtaining full or part-time care for my parent, spouse, sibling or partner?
- How do I get other family members to understand the situation and provide assistance?
- How do I deal with behaviors such as wandering, refusing to bathe and forgetting to turn off the stove?
- What can I do to maintain my own health and wellness as a caregiver?
Free Resources available at the Center include:
- Assessment tools
- Brain Fitness System
- Brain health tips and information
- Calendar of events of interest
- Care giving guides
- Computer with internet access for researching information
- DVD’s
- Literature
- Manuals
- News articles
- Nutrition information related to memory
- Referral information
- Stress management techniques
- Support group information
This project was supported, in part by grant number 90MA0047/01, from the U.S. Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration on Aging policy.
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