by John von Wedell

(1/06) The Southeast Kansas Regional Office of the Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, has been located in the KUCDD Building in Parsons for 3 years and serves persons who have a family member with Alzheimer’s Disease or a dementia type illness. Programs and services are offered in six counties and include Breakfast Clubs for Caregivers, Victor Trower Arts and Inspiration Center, Safe Return, Family Service Fund, educational conferences, information for individuals and families, community awareness, and a quarterly newsletter. Services are often provided in cooperation with other agencies such as Southeast Kansas Respite Services and Area Agency on Aging. Services are supported by the community through donations, program grants, and participation in fundraising events. Staff News Phoebe Pinkel has joined the staff of the Kansas Inservice Training Program (KITS). Phoebe has extensive experience with infants, toddlers, and preschool children. While working in schools, she has provided leadership on projects that focused on staff training, intervention/teaching strategies, and autism.