Delaware Valley Alzheimer’s Association
Support Group Meetings Scheduled
The Delaware Valley Alzheimer’s Association has released its schedule for in-person support group meetings.
Call 800.272.3900 before attending as dates and times are subject to change.
Sussex County In-Person Support
Group Meetings
FIRST TUESDAYS ⊲ 1:00-3:00 p.m.
CHEER Longneck, 26089 Shoppes at Long Neck, Millsboro
FIRST TUESDAYS ⊲ 4:00-5:00 p.m.
FTD (Dr. Pierson’s office), 57 Tiffany Dr.,
Rehoboth Beach
FIRST THURSDAYS ⊲ 6:00-8:00 p.m.
CHEER at Ocean View, 32 West Ave., Oceanview
SECOND TUESDAYS ⊲ 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Lofland Park Center, 715 E. King St., Seaford
THIRD TUESDAYS ⊲ 1:00-2:00 p.m.
CHEER Longneck, 26089 Shoppes at Long Neck, Millsboro
WEEKLY ON TUESDAYS ⊲ 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Lewes Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes
The Delaware Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association serves the greater Philadelphia area and the Lehigh Valley, Southern New Jersey, and the full state of Delaware. The chapter is a source of information and support for the more than 489,000 residents in Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania who are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and their more than 809,000 caregivers. Through its network of staff and volunteers, the chapter offers a broad range of free programs and services, funding for Alzheimer's and dementia research, and advocacy efforts on behalf of those across the region. ▼
Twin Poets Society
The house was packed and West Side New Beginnings in West Rehoboth was buzzing with anticipation: the 2015 Delaware Twin Poets Laureate were in the house! The February 16 visit by identical twins Al Mills and Nnamdi Chukwuocka included the twins’ recitations of their award-winning writings. The delivery of their inspiring words struck a certain cadence that drew those listening into a new world. It was a world of struggle and a world of loss. Yet, it was also a world of victory and of hope.
Tears flowed down the cheeks of those who had the pleasure of hearing the Twin Poets. Some were tears of sorrow, as Al and Nnamdi shared the poetic saga of the shooting of ‘Lil Shane in a dice game. There were also tears of hope and promise when they recited their writing about talking to tomorrow’s leaders today, asking, “What would I say?” They would tell them to spend more money on education instead of prisons. They would say, “Show character and always give respect.”
Respect is a quality that exemplifies the Twin Poets, both given and received. Al and Nnamdi brought their lives and their livelihood to West Rehoboth—and all those present were captured in their words. ▼
Medicare & Trans Adults
Transgender older adults have unique health care needs. Many are unaware that Medicare has been addressing them. For example, it’s been almost 10 years since Medicare began covering medically necessary gender-affirming surgeries.
Across those years, Medicare policies regarding many services to transgender adults have evolved and have clarified. Our April issue will cover some important basics. ▼