June 2025 E-Newsletter
Our events this month focus on family caregiving and Alzheimer’s Disease.
Bacoa has partnered to offer a preview of the documentary Caregiving, followed by a panel discussion on the work that caregivers do. Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, June 4th at the Barrington Area Library.
On June 17 the Alzheimer’s Association will present “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s”.
To register for these events, see our full June Calendar.
In other news, we are hiring! We are looking for a full-time Social Services Manager. Check out the job description to learn more.
– Sue McNamara
Executive Administrative Director
Alzheimer’s Support Group will feature
Tom & Karen Brenner
Tom & Karen Brenner will be the featured speakers at the June 11th meeting of the Alzheimer’s Support Group.
Tom is a gerontologist specializing in dementia and Karen is a long time Montessori educator. They have over 30 years of experience working with people who have dementia and have published two books about their work. They will talk about using the Montessori Method for positive dementia care.
Call Bacoa (847)381-5030 to receive the link to this virtual meeting on June 11th from 10:30 – 12:00.
Day Out Visits Soul Harbour Ranch
Thanks to BACF Funding
Last week, Bacoa’s adult day program, Memory Café and Alzheimer’s caregiver support group members were invited to spend the morning at Soul Harbour Ranch. Guests experienced the unconditional love of the therapy ponies, bunny, dogs and pigs.
Thanks to a grant from the Barrington Area Community Foundation (BACF), Bacoa is adding opportunities for family caregivers and their family members living with dementia to engage in shared activities.
Studies indicate a reduction in stress and anxiety for couples while participating in a shared activity.
Caregivers caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s can also become isolated. These activities offer caregivers time to meet and socialize with other family caregivers and share resources.
One guest raved, “What a fun way to spend time with my husband. We enjoyed visiting with other families and the catered lunch.”
Thanks also to Synergy Home Care for providing refreshments for the outing.
