Press Release Summary: Neysa Peterson shares her story about her husbands 10- year journey through Alzheimer\'s.
Press Release Body: Shelburne, VT -- The public is invited to learn firsthand about Alzheimer's disease when The Arbors Family Information Series presents "Lessons & Insight from the Journey" beginning at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 20 at The Arbors at Shelburne, 687 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT.
Neysa Peterson, RN, will share her 10-year journey through Alzheimer's with her husband Jim. For over 30 years, Jim taught counseling at The University of Vermont and provided counseling to families across the state. Attendees will learn about her story of love, hope and healing.
The presentation begins at 9:30 a.m. and a support group at 10:30 a.m. A luncheon with Neysa Peterson will follow. The presentation will be repeated at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 9.
Admission is free, and seating is limited. Please RSVP for either program by calling 802-985-8600.
The Arbors at Shelburne provides the Harbor Program, which offers specialized care for those with Alzheimer's disease and other memory-impairing disorders.
The community is operated by Benchmark Assisted Living, based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Benchmark is the largest privately held provider of senior living services in the Northeast and is committed to setting the standard of excellence in senior housing. The company develops, owns and manages an array of senior living communities which offer independent living, assisted living, and specialized assisted living for the memory impaired. Benchmark operates 43 communities in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island and Maine. Visit Benchmark at www.benchmarkquality.com
Web Site: http://www.benchmarkquality.com
Contact Details: Anne Abraham Benchmark Assisted Living 40 William St. Suite 350 Wellesley, MA. 02481-3904 888-374-6700 benchmark@mcdia.com