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lder adults who have
memory disorders have
special needs. Their needs
not only impact them, but also
loved family members and friends
who want to ensure that such indi-
viduals can live as normal a life as
possible with dignity.
The Dorothy and Peter Brown
Jewish Community Adult Day Care
Program, operated by JVS and
Jewish Senior Life in Southfield
and West Bloomfield, is dedicated
to assisting older adults with
Alzheimer's disease and related
disorders to remain able, active,
alert and living at home with a
good quality of life.
"The holiday season is a special
time for program participants and
their family members to celebrate
all they have achieved throughout
the year:' said Peter Ostrow, Brown
Center director.
"At the annual Brown Center
holiday party, we enjoy foods and
songs of the season. Each family
receives a gift showing the creative
efforts of their relative — a video,
a poem or art ork — that shows
they are still a vibrant person, full
love of and life."
Participant Bernie Winer of
Southfield has been attending the
Brown Center for more than a year
to gain some assistance with his
memory challenges. The 91-year-
old lives with his wife of 70 years,
Millie.
"It's great because everyone
tells me how much he likes to sing
and dance when they get together
there said son David Winer of
West Bloomfield. "Some of the best
moments that I spend with my
dad are when I drive him to and
from the Brown Center because he
seems very [engaged] and he likes
to make jokes."
By spending eight to 10 hours
per week at the Brown Center, it
also gives Millie the opportunity
to spend some time on her own;
she serves as Bernie's primary
caregiver.
"My dad is strong physically,
but he can get frustrated when he
forgets things; that can be tough on
my mom:' David said. "This gives
her some time alone as well because
her role as a caregiver at times can
be stressful."
The Brown Center staff special-
izes in working with older adults
with dementia disorders. The
team consists of a master's degree-
level family life coordinator, activity
and music therapists, registered
dietitian, program assistants and
registered nurse,and dedicated vol-
unteers.
For more about the Brown Center,
visit www.jvsdet.org or call (248)
559-5000. ❑
David Winer is flanked by his parents, Bernie (a Brown Center participant) and Millie.
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