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Show “st. GEORGE — For the week of November 28, 2008 NEIGHBORHOODS Dealing with driving and — Scholarship wwinner named the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Ask the doctor any questions you have about Alzheimer's disease. -Find out what treatments might work best to alleviate symptoms or address behavioral problems. By JAHSHUA EDWARDS For St. George Neighborhoods Finding out that a loved one has Alzheimer's disease can be stressful, frightening, and overwhelming. As you begin to take stock of the Contact situation, here are some tips that may help: such as organizations the Alzheimer’s Nerve Testing ¢ Shoulder Pain Back Pain ¢ Tendonitis * Carpal Tunnel Association bas lea Err the disease Referral Center (ADEAR). for more information about. the disease, treatment options and caregiving resources. Some community groups may offer classes to teach care- giving, problem-solving and _management skills. Emerald Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, along with the Alzheimer’s Association, every second Friday of the month offers classes and support for our local and outlying areas. These classes are for caregivers and for anyone with a loved one that may have this disease. Find St. Geor 2c, ‘si T By MELODY JOY DICKSON a support group where you can share your feelings and concerns. Members of support groups often have helpful ideas or know of useful resources oske Call Today e and. Alzheimer’s Education. and #101 $4770 For Appointment: 13 fete tose The Spectrum — www.thespectrum.com For St. George Neighborhoods ST. GEORGE — To celebrate its physical expansion and 2008. scholarship winner Rulon Andrew, Red Rock Center for Independence’ conducted an open house recently. The expanded kitchen area will be used to teach life skills classes to people with disabilities. The full set of courses is entitled Morris Cox/ For St. George Neighborhoods ‘A Learning Journey” Red Rock Center for The Red Rock Center for Independence volunteer board members and staff appear with their scholIndependence is planning to teach cooking/life skills arship winner. They are (from left): David Vaught; classes starting in January - Rulon Andrew, scholarship winner; Garry Owens, Executive Director, Carl Nizza, President; Sherri 2009. These classes will Dial; Sandi Trindel and Dorothy Varney. focus on teaching people ment available to make it ° themselves. Or for a person with disabilities about the possible for them to cook with a visual impairment different techniques and specialized equipment their own meals and do to learn that he doesn't available to enhance their daily activities. It's empowhave to give up his hobbies independence. ering for someone who just because he can't see. A lot of people who have thought shed never be able Andrea Smerud, from physical challenges don't to cook to find out that USU. Extension Service, realize that there are all with a specialized knife sorts of adaptive equipthey can start cooking for eSee COOK on pg. 17 — e See DISEASE on pg. 17 F.A.S.T. Program ¢ Enhanced Proprioception 1 ¢ Core Strengthening & Training ¢ Un-weighted Over-speed Treadmill Activities Because you want to be the best you can be! Avdvancea Therapy. _/ 1490 E. Foremaster Dr. Ste # 110 For more information call: 435-668-9159 Frictional A.thietic S. peed T.raining 2691 Santa Clara Blvd. ita Clara pateto Sunset— turns to ‘ta Clara Blvd. Seaton 10-6 saceeee : L1O%OFF ena eet cas Now also open inside Golds Gym 6961~A34 The Fastest treadmill in the state capable of 31 mph |