Amber Brooksher
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october
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To receive your Zoom Link, RSVP Below & Our Team Will Reach Out to You YOU, as a caregiver,
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YOU, as a caregiver, matter to us as much as our residents do. We understand that care giving for someone can, at times, be a demanding commitment. We also believe it is one you should not undertake alone. That’s why we strive to preserve your well-being by helping you stay positive, manage fatigue and make the most of time spent with your loved one. Let Kensington Place be your trusted resource for information and the comforting ally you need.
Please join us on the 1st Tuesday of every month with Susie Sarkisian, CPCC, Certified Life Coach. Share time connecting with other caregivers and discussing common challenges in a welcoming, private setting. This group is complimentary and open to all family caregivers, whether your loved one is living at home or in a community.
Susie Sarkisian has worked in senior living for the last 15 years, most recently as the Director of Family Services for our sister community The Kensington White Plains in New York. As a daughter whose father had Lewy Body Dementia, Susie found herself drawn to supporting her mother, the caregiver (pictured right). She is a Certified Life Coach, specially trained in listening, coaching, supporting, and validating others. Click here to learn more about Susie.
For questions, please email Amber Brooksher, Sales Support Specialist, at abrooksher@kensingtonsl.com.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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RSVP Below Join Us In Person at Rosener House Adult Day Care in Menlo Park Kensington
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Join Us In Person at Rosener House Adult Day Care in Menlo Park
Kensington Senior Living is honored to partner with the Stanford Palliative Care Center of Excellence, UCSF School of Medicine & Rosener House Adult Day Care to present this educational event on how palliative care and hospice can improve quality of life for individuals living with dementia. Oftentimes, families find it confusing or overwhelming to navigate these important services for their loved ones in need. We’re here to help.
Our panel of experts includes Dr. Grant Smith of Stanford; Dr. Carla Perissinotto of the UCSF School of Medicine and VITAS; Reverend Emily Linderman, M.Div of Stanford; and Michael Polisso, LCSW, of Stanford. They will present a multidisciplinary approach to palliative care and hospice. Learn from these mentors in geriatrics and receive their top tips and coping strategies. They will lay the ground work on navigating both palliative care and hospice and share their support services.
Dr. Grant Smith is a palliative care physician and Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Stanford School of Medicine. He is the medical director of the Stanford Palliative Care Center of Excellence (PCCOE) Community Partnerships Team, and he is the lead for quality improvement in advance care planning in the Division of Primary Care and Population Health. As part of the Stanford faculty, he is an attending on the palliative care inpatient service and as a provider in the outpatient palliative care clinic in Palo Alto.
Dr. Carla Perissinotto is Professor in the Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) and is board certified in internal medicine, geriatrics, and palliative medicine. She served as the associate chief for geriatrics clinical programs at UCSF from 2017 to 2021. In this role she oversaw and developed new clinical programs serving older adults across care settings. For over a decade she has worked in home-based primary care. More recently, she has begun working with VITAS hospice as an associate medical director, working to rethink how we care for patients with terminal dementia. Dr. Perissinotto has gained national and international recognition for her research on the effects of loneliness on the health of older adults. Her research and advocacy has focused on integration of loneliness assessments in health care, and evaluation and implementation of community-based programs focused on ameliorating loneliness and isolation in adults.
Reverend Emily Linderman, M.Div. serves as a clinical chaplain at Stanford Health Care (SHC) on their inpatient Palliative Care team. She also serves as a faculty member for the SHC APP Fellowship leadership team, co-facilitating a monthly communication series. She is an ordained minister with the United Church of Christ and a member of the Open Heart Project (OHP), an online Buddhist sangha. Emily is a spiritual director and consultant in private practice. She remains influenced by her first career as an architect and project manager as well as the queer, embodied, Afro-centric church community – Liberation UCC – who sponsored and nurtured her as a spiritual care leader and preacher.
Michael Polisso, LCSW, is Licensed Clinical Social Worker currently working as the Inpatient Palliative Care Social Worker at Stanford Health Care. He has spent the last 4 years of his career supporting families with chronic, life limiting illness while they are in the hospital. In addition to his work, Mike also finds immense joy in spending time with his growing family.
*This event will take place at Rosener House Adult Day Care: 500 Arbor Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
For questions, please email Amber Brooksher, Sales Support Specialist, at abrooksher@kensingtonsl.com.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm PDT
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Rosener House Adult Day Care
: 500 Arbor Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
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Kensington Place Redwood City is thrilled to partner with Susie Sarkisian, CPCC, Certified Life Coach, for our monthly Virtual Spousal Caregiver Support Group. Please join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
This group will offer a safe, welcoming and private setting for spouses to share their caregiving experiences, connect with other spouses going through the same journey and receive insight from an expert. Our Spousal Support Group is open to all spouses or partners who are caring for their partner, whether that partner is living at home or in a community.
Our Promise at Kensington Place is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. Our Memory Care neighborhoods are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive, personalized, and able to accommodate couples, even if their needs are different.
Susie has worked in senior living for the last 15 years, most recently as the Director of Family Services for our sister community The Kensington White Plains in New York. As a daughter whose father had Lewy Body Dementia, Susie found herself drawn to supporting her mother, the caregiver (pictured right). She is a Certified Life Coach, specially trained in listening, coaching, supporting, and validating others. Click here to learn more about Susie.
For any questions, please reach out to Amber Brooksher, Sales Support Specialist, at abrooksher@kensingtonsl.com.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PDT
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REGISTER HERE Kensington Senior Living is proud to partner with the Institute on Aging and the Sutter
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REGISTER HERE
Kensington Senior Living is proud to partner with the Institute on Aging and the Sutter Health Ray Dolby Brain Health Center for this educational webinar. Discover how early detection, combined with innovative treatments like Leqembi, is paving the way for a brighter future for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s.
Our experts will share the latest diagnostic tools and strategies for early detection; comprehensive care and management approaches; insights into holistic care plans, lifestyle modifications and support strategies to enhance the quality of life for both individuals with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Submit your top questions when you register and have them answered live during the Q&A!
What You Will Learn
Basic Science: How Leqembi Fights Amyloid Plaques in the Brain
Efficacy: Progress in First Few Months after FDA-Approval
Impact: What Leqembi Means for Individuals, Families & Caregivers
Accessibility: Medicare Coverage
And More!
Whether you are a healthcare professional, a caregiver, someone concerned about their cognitive health, or simply interested in the latest advancements in Alzheimer’s research, this webinar offers valuable insights that can make a difference. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to gain knowledge, ask questions, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Alzheimer’s disease treatment.
Laura Liesem is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and currently serves as Vice President of Central Operations: Ops Quality and Strategy at Institute on Aging. Her operational focus is Companioa, IOA’s comprehensive dementia services. Laura has been an integral member of Institute on Aging’s leadership team in the expansion of home and community-based services throughout California. Laura proudly serves as the co-chair of the San Francisco Long-Term Care Coordinating Council, which advises the Mayor and City on policy, planning, and service delivery issues for older adults and people with disabilities to promote an integrated and accessible long-term care system. She has an MSW with a focus in gerontology from UC Berkeley and Bachelor’s in Social Work from Ohio University.
Armen Moughamian, MD, PhD, Director of the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center, is a neurologist who cares for people with neurodegenerative brain illnesses including Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, as well as movement disorders such as Huntington’s disease and spinocerebellar ataxias. Board certified in neurology, Dr. Moughamian studies the development and progression of neurodegenerative diseases, as well as investigational and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved treatments for these illnesses. Dr. Moughamian received his medical degree and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, through the Medical Scientist Training Program.
Alexandra Kaplan is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and CARES Dementia Specialist with a bachelor’s in public health from The George Washington University and a master’s in gerontology from University of Southern California. Prior to joining Institute on Aging as a Caregiver Coach, Alexandra worked in the senior living industry in activities and memory care. She is passionate about quality dementia care and education, as well as breaking the stigma around aging.
For questions, email Amber Brooksher, Sales Support Specialist, at abrooksher@kensingtonsl.com.
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(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm PDT
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Sign Up To Walk With Team Kensington Place Go, Team Kensington, Go! Alzheimer’s isn’t stopping and neither are we.
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Sign Up To Walk With Team Kensington Place
Go, Team Kensington, Go! Alzheimer’s isn’t stopping and neither are we. Join Kensington Place Redwood City and the Silicon Valley Alzheimer’s Association at Lake Cunningham Park in San Jose for the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.
We are proud to sponsor this event and raise funds to advance the fight against this disease — funds that allow the Alzheimer’s Association to provide 24/7 care and support while accelerating critical research. Together, we can end Alzheimer’s disease.
Our Promise at Kensington Place is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. As specialists in all aspects of Memory Care, we offer services and programs that are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive and highly personalized. We improve the quality of life for our residents to the greatest extent possible. We’re standing by, eager to listen and ready to help.
If you’re unable to participate in the Walk but still want to support the cause, please donate to our team!
Schedule
8:00am: Registration Opens
9:00am: Ceremony Begins
9:30am: Walk Begins
Lake Cunningham Park
2305 S. White Road
San Jose, CA 95148
Time
(Saturday) 8:00 am - 11:00 am PDT
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Lake Cunningham Park
San Jose
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RSVP Below 5:30pm – 6pm: Mix, Mingle & Light Bites
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5:30pm – 6pm: Mix, Mingle & Light Bites
6pm – 7pm: Panel Discussion with Q&A
Let our expert, Melette Le Blanc-Cabot, PA, Founder & Owner of Next Chapter Senior Transitions, guide you and your loved one to ensure a successful transition to memory care. Families of aging adults often reach a point where they know their loved one needs more support than they can provide and should not live at home any longer. Worrisome signs—such as frequent falls, social withdrawal and poor hygiene—are common. Feelings of guilt and confusion when exploring care options are common, too.
If this sounds like a scenario you’re experiencing, then let us help you to:
- Identify the right time to make a move to memory care—before a crisis occurs
- Understand what to look for as you are searching for the right memory care community for your loved one
- Anticipate “transition points” and plan ahead to address them
- Manage stress effectively for all involved throughout the entire process
At Kensington Place, we understand the challenges of transition and promise to be at your side every step of the way. With assisted living and three levels of memory care, we are ready and able to offer whatever support you or your loved one needs.
Melette Le Blanc-Cabot, PA, is a Stanford-trained physician assistant who has extraordinary empathy for the elderly. After spending years as a PA assessing, treating and advocating for patients in the emergency room as well as in senior communities throughout Silicon Valley, Melette is uniquely qualified to identify senior care facilities in the Valley tailored to her clients’ physical, social, and financial needs. That experience — along with caring for her elderly parents and most of her elderly neighbors — motivated her to found Next Chapter Senior Transitions in a desire to help people find the community and care they need as they transition into their next chapter.
For questions, email Amber Brooksher, Sales Support Specialist, at abrooksher@kensingtonsl.com.
Time
(Thursday) 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm PDT
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Kensington Place Redwood City
2800 El Camino Real
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RSVP Below Let’s spice things up at Kensington Place! Get your taste buds ready, because our Executive Chef Tony Ng
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Let’s spice things up at Kensington Place! Get your taste buds ready, because our Executive Chef Tony Ng is firing up the stove and bringing his legendary chili recipe to the table! We invite you to a Chili Cookoff & Tasting that promises to be a spicy, savory, and unforgettable event.
Come hungry, come curious, and come ready for a culinary adventure. This is an Open House that’s not to be missed, so gather your friends and family and get ready to savor the heat! Sample a variety of chili recipes, from classic comfort food to unique, innovative twists. We’ll have options for meat lovers, vegetarians, and those who like it extra spicy. You get to be the judge and cast your vote for the ultimate chili masterpiece! Plus, Chef Tony will reveal the secrets behind crafting the perfect chili. Learn tips and techniques from the pro himself and take your chili-making skills to the next level.
Interested in competing in the Cookoff? Bring your favorite recipe for a battle of taste and creativity to become Kensington Place’s first ever Chili Champion! There will be fantastic prizes up for grabs, including kitchen gadgets and gift certificates.
At Kensington Place, Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own. Our memory care programs are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive, personalized, and able to accommodate couples, even if their needs are different.
For questions, email Amber Brooksher, Sales Support Specialist, at abrooksher@kensingtonsl.com.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm PDT
Location
Kensington Place Redwood City
2800 El Camino Real
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november
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To receive your Zoom Link, RSVP Below & Our Team Will Reach Out to You YOU, as a caregiver,
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To receive your Zoom Link, RSVP Below & Our Team Will Reach Out to You
YOU, as a caregiver, matter to us as much as our residents do. We understand that care giving for someone can, at times, be a demanding commitment. We also believe it is one you should not undertake alone. That’s why we strive to preserve your well-being by helping you stay positive, manage fatigue and make the most of time spent with your loved one. Let Kensington Place be your trusted resource for information and the comforting ally you need.
Please join us on the 1st Tuesday of every month with Susie Sarkisian, CPCC, Certified Life Coach. Share time connecting with other caregivers and discussing common challenges in a welcoming, private setting. This group is complimentary and open to all family caregivers, whether your loved one is living at home or in a community.
Susie Sarkisian has worked in senior living for the last 15 years, most recently as the Director of Family Services for our sister community The Kensington White Plains in New York. As a daughter whose father had Lewy Body Dementia, Susie found herself drawn to supporting her mother, the caregiver (pictured right). She is a Certified Life Coach, specially trained in listening, coaching, supporting, and validating others. Click here to learn more about Susie.
For questions, please email Amber Brooksher, Sales Support Specialist, at abrooksher@kensingtonsl.com.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
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To receive your Zoom Link, RSVP Below & Our Team Will Reach Out to You Kensington Place Redwood City is thrilled to
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To receive your Zoom Link, RSVP Below & Our Team Will Reach Out to You
Kensington Place Redwood City is thrilled to partner with Susie Sarkisian, CPCC, Certified Life Coach, for our monthly Virtual Spousal Caregiver Support Group. Please join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
This group will offer a safe, welcoming and private setting for spouses to share their caregiving experiences, connect with other spouses going through the same journey and receive insight from an expert. Our Spousal Support Group is open to all spouses or partners who are caring for their partner, whether that partner is living at home or in a community.
Our Promise at Kensington Place is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. Our Memory Care neighborhoods are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive, personalized, and able to accommodate couples, even if their needs are different.
Susie has worked in senior living for the last 15 years, most recently as the Director of Family Services for our sister community The Kensington White Plains in New York. As a daughter whose father had Lewy Body Dementia, Susie found herself drawn to supporting her mother, the caregiver (pictured right). She is a Certified Life Coach, specially trained in listening, coaching, supporting, and validating others. Click here to learn more about Susie.
For any questions, please reach out to Amber Brooksher, Sales Support Specialist, at abrooksher@kensingtonsl.com.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PDT
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december
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To receive your Zoom Link, RSVP Below & Our Team Will Reach Out to You Kensington Place Redwood City is thrilled to
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To receive your Zoom Link, RSVP Below & Our Team Will Reach Out to You
Kensington Place Redwood City is thrilled to partner with Susie Sarkisian, CPCC, Certified Life Coach, for our monthly Virtual Spousal Caregiver Support Group. Please join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month.
This group will offer a safe, welcoming and private setting for spouses to share their caregiving experiences, connect with other spouses going through the same journey and receive insight from an expert. Our Spousal Support Group is open to all spouses or partners who are caring for their partner, whether that partner is living at home or in a community.
Our Promise at Kensington Place is to love and care for your family as we do our own. And we do. We are here for you – skilled, prepared and ready to participate fully in your care journey. Our Memory Care neighborhoods are thoughtfully designed, clinically comprehensive, personalized, and able to accommodate couples, even if their needs are different.
Susie has worked in senior living for the last 15 years, most recently as the Director of Family Services for our sister community The Kensington White Plains in New York. As a daughter whose father had Lewy Body Dementia, Susie found herself drawn to supporting her mother, the caregiver (pictured right). She is a Certified Life Coach, specially trained in listening, coaching, supporting, and validating others. Click here to learn more about Susie.
For any questions, please reach out to Amber Brooksher, Sales Support Specialist, at abrooksher@kensingtonsl.com.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm PDT
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