January 4, 2019 Community Round Up
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Welbrook Transitional Rehabilitation Anticipated to Open Doors Early 2019 Creating Close to 100 New Jobs for Four Corners.
Welbrook Transitional Rehabilitation anticipates the ability to welcome their first post-acute rehabilitation guests early 2019 in Farmington. The facility, located at 201 Nelson Avenue, is comprised of all private rehabilitation suites with the ability to accommodate 50 guests. 

The facility will provide guests short term therapy and care following their discharge from hospitals. Welbrook will work in conjunction with existing hospitals and physicians to return people home as quickly and safely as possible. Welbrook anticipates the facility will bring approximately 100 new jobs to the Four Corners area.

Ian Chartier, Executive Director for Welbrook Transitional Rehabilitation, comes to the Farmington facility with a wealth of experience. Starting his career as a certified nursing assistant he worked his way to the administrator position at the same facility. Ian is a native of the Colorado Western Slope and successfully led teams in 5 star facilities advancing his career to a District Director of Operations position with oversight of 10-15 facilities. With a strong desire to reside in the Four Corners, Ian is quoted as saying, "The opportunity to be part of a state-of-the-art rehabilitation center located in the Four Corners was an opportunity I could not resist. Words cannot express how priviledged I feel to be able to be a part of the Farmington Community for many years to come."

Vickie Defelice, Director of Clinical Services, comes to Welbrook Transitional Rehabilitation with a wealth of post-acute experience. A native of Salt Lake, Vickie's career has afforded her the opportunity to take part in a start up transitional care center in New Hampshire. With a desire to return to the Four Corners rejoining her family, Vickie has been an acting Director of Clinical Services for several years.  
January
Farmington Hosts Free Alzheimer's Caregiving Courses
Weekday and Weekend Options
 
Families facing Alzheimer’s disease will have access free six-week caregiver education courses in Farmington, NM offered by the Alzheimer’s Association, New Mexico Chapter. The course will be available on both Tuesday and Saturday mornings

 “Skills for Dementia Caregiving” is a FREE six-session program designed for family and friends caring for a loved one with dementia, and presented by the Alzheimer’s Association, NM Chapter. The two-hour course will be offered once a week for six weeks, on two different days:

·    TUESDAY MORNINGS, 10:00am-12:00 noon, January 8 - February 12 at the San Juan Center for Independence, 1204 San Juan Blvd, Farmington, NM 87401.

·    SATURDAY MORNINGS, 10:00am-12:00 noon, January 12 – February 16 Cedar Ridge Inn Assisted Living, 800 Saguaro Tr., Farmington, NM 87401.

This evidence-based training aims to teach caregivers practical techniques for interacting with loved ones with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, and for understanding and managing their behavior. It also imparts tools for long-term planning and for reducing stresses common to dementia or Alzheimer’s caregivers. The course explains the signs, impacts and pathology of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
To register or for more information, call 800-272-3900 or email wllynch@alz.org . For directions, call 505-326-3680.

Class size is limited and they do fill up quickly. Call now to register. Participants of “Skills for Dementia Caregiving” may be reimbursed for the cost of having others tend to their loved one while they attend the classes.
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