Here is a list of links to activities, information, resources to make the social isolation less stressful.
St. John’s Community Care is focused on continuing to care as we focus on keeping those we serve and our staff as safe as we can. While we cannot currently care for participants in our Adult Day Centers, we are contacting those families regularly to support them emotionally and to determine if there are other ways we can help.
We remain available to anyone who needs advice on dementia care or caregiving issues. Because our staff are now working remotely, callers will have to leave a voice mail at 618-344-5008, but those calls will be returned. Likewise, contacting us through our website (www.stjohnscc.org), which now includes a “live chat” function will generate a return call or email.
Health and Mental Wellness
IDOA – Illinois Department On Aging
COVID diagnosis hotline for Southern Illinois
833-673-5669Call for Calm – text TALK to 552-020
to have a mental health professional call you.Oasis – Telephone Groups: This program is providing group discussions and fun ways to get engaged.
Activities
30 Dementia Care Activities – Click Here
AgeSmart’s Learning Channel – Sign Up Here!
Helping you age well, your way, AgeSmart is offering this free online learning pilot program for a limited time to help you stay connected, learn new skills so you can live your life to the fullest.These small group classes, taught by retired educators, are designed to keep your mind active, allow you to engage with others, increase your ability to live independently and learn new things. But most importantly, have fun!
Sign up below to participate in the AgeSmart Learning Channel pilot.Fitness Fridays! – video series focuses each week on one aspect of fitness designed to support people living with Parkinson’s.
Click on each song title. There you will find a link to the music on YouTube, a reflective thought and personal prayer.
Forest Muse by Cliff Aerie (7:47)
Dreams and Visions by Chris Bakriges & Cliff Aerie(5:46)
Earth Walk by Cliff Aerie (8:58)
Jiangjing [Live the Way] by Cliff Aerie (6:38)
Up the Downspout by Cliff Aerie (11:15)
Salaam Q’ahira by Chris Bakriges & Cliff Aerie (10:05)
Dance of the Aegean by Chris Bakriges (7:00)
Singing All My Blues Away by Chris Bakriges & Cliff Aerie (7:42)
Joy Dawned Again by Chris Bakriges [arrangement on hymn tune] (5:45)
As One by Chris Bakriges & Cliff Aerie (4:15)Music to lift your spirits! Brandon, he is a talented young man who sings Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin,
General Information
Wash Your Hands! Teepa Snow – Tips for someone to help loved one with dementia to wash hands.
Meaningful Activities! Teepa Snow – Activities that connect you with people you care about.
We also want to remind you we have a Facebook page that includes information that might be helpful to you or your loved one. Just click on the Facebook Icon at the top of this page to connect. Here is the direct link – https://www.facebook.com/stjohnscc
If you do not have a Facebook account you would need to set that up before you can access this information.