1. Caregiver Support Groups: You’re not alone! Connect with other caregivers in a safe setting. In-person and Zoom options are offered throughout each month to fit any schedule!

2. Meet the Author – Thursday, September 19, 1:30pm: Writer and filmmaker, Ann Hedreen, will be in person at SMAA‘s Sam L. Cohen Center to discuss her memoir, Her Beautiful Brain, which describes the author’s experience with her mother’s early onset dementia diagnosis.

3. Wellness Workshop – Laughter Yoga – Monday, September 23, 10:30am via Zoom: Laughter Yoga combines laughter exercises with yoga breathing techniques that bring more oxygen to your body and brain, making you feel more energetic. Laughter yoga can lower blood pressure, reduce stress, and strengthen your immune system.

4. Creative Connections – Thursday, September 26, 11am: This month caregivers will learn image transfers onto recycled book pages! Each participant will be given a book and images to choose from, or may bring their own. Feel free to bring a friend or family member to join!

5. Write for Respite – Friday, September 27, 11am: This session we’ll draw writing inspiration from a selection of famous song lyrics. No prior writing experience required. Materials provided.

Register for these events and more at smaaa.org/events.