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SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group (Hudson\, FL)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Dementia Spotlight Foundation’s Caregivers Support Group @ Hudson\, FL \nThis supportive gathering offers caregivers the opportunity to connect with others who understand the challenges and rewards of dementia caregiving. Gain valuable knowledge and practical tips to help you navigate the journey of caring for a loved one with dementia. \nThe Caregivers Support Group takes place every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Hudson First United Methodist Church\, located at 13123 US 19. Hudson\, FL 34667. It is a safe and welcoming environment where caregivers can share their experiences\, and find emotional support from fellow caregivers. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, please contact Laura Arnold at larnold32@gmail.com or call (727) 808-2053.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/caregivers-support-group-hudson-fl-2/2024-10-01/
LOCATION:Hudson First United Methodist Church\, 13123 US-19\, Hudson\, GA\, 34667\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care Partner Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group (Hudson\, FL)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Dementia Spotlight Foundation’s Caregivers Support Group @ Hudson\, FL \nThis supportive gathering offers caregivers the opportunity to connect with others who understand the challenges and rewards of dementia caregiving. Gain valuable knowledge and practical tips to help you navigate the journey of caring for a loved one with dementia. \nThe Caregivers Support Group takes place every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Hudson First United Methodist Church\, located at 13123 US 19. Hudson\, FL 34667. It is a safe and welcoming environment where caregivers can share their experiences\, and find emotional support from fellow caregivers. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, please contact Laura Arnold at larnold32@gmail.com or call (727) 808-2053.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/caregivers-support-group-hudson-fl-4/2024-10-01/
LOCATION:Hudson First United Methodist Church\, 13123 US-19\, Hudson\, GA\, 34667\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care Partner Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Arnold":MAILTO:larnold32@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Roswell
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: First & Third Friday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Roswell Senior Center \n1250 Warsaw Rd\, Roswell\, GA 30076 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-3-2/2024-10-04/
LOCATION:Roswell Senior Center\, 1250 Warsaw Rd\, Roswell\, GA\, 30076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group (Brooksville\,  FL)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Dementia Spotlight Foundation’s Caregivers Support Group @ Brooksville\, FL\nIn partnership with United Way of Hernando County. \nThis supportive gathering offers caregivers the opportunity to connect with others who understand the challenges and rewards of dementia caregiving. Gain valuable knowledge and practical tips to help you navigate the journey of caring for a loved one with dementia. \nThe Caregivers Support Group takes place every 1st Monday of the month at Oak Hill Senior Living\, located at 7411 Cortez Oaks Blvd Brooksville\, FL 34613. It is a safe and welcoming environment where caregivers can share their experiences\, and find emotional support from fellow caregivers. \nRSVP HERE \nFor more information\, please contact Gary Joseph LeBlanc at gary@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org or call (352) 345-6270.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/caregivers-support-group-brooksville-fl/2024-10-07/
LOCATION:Oak Hill Senior Living\, 7411 Cortez Oaks Blvd\, Brooksville\, GA\, 34613\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care Partner Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Joseph LeBlanc":MAILTO:gary@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-10-10/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin With A Twist by Inspired Living Tampa Memory Care
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Pumpkin with a Twist\, a fun-filled fall event hosted by Inspired Living Tampa Memory Care in support of the Dementia Spotlight Foundation!\n \nOn October 10th from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM\, immerse yourself in the spirit of the season by decorating your very own pumpkin to take home\, all while making a difference in the lives of individuals and families impacted by dementia. \n🍂 What to Expect:\n\n🎨 A creative pumpkin decorating session where you can unleash your artistic side\n🍎 Delicious spiced apple cider and seasonal treats to enjoy throughout the event\n🎁 The chance to take home your one-of-a-kind pumpkin masterpiece\n💙 The opportunity to support the Dementia Spotlight Foundation\, with all proceeds going towards raising awareness and providing critical resources to those living with dementia and their families.Visit bit.ly/3N2bSxd to donate to the Dementia Spotlight Foundation.\n\nWhether you’re an artist at heart or just looking for a fun way to give back\, this event is perfect for everyone. Bring your friends\, family\, or come solo – it’s guaranteed to be a wonderful time! \n📅 Date: October 10th\n⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM\n📍 Location: Inspired Living at Tampa (5130 Kelly Rd\, Tampa\, FL 33615) \nReserve your pumpkin today by calling 813-739-0007! \nDon’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate the fall season\, get creative\, and support an important cause. We can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/pumpkin-with-a-twist-by-inspired-living-tampa-memory-care/
LOCATION:Inspired Living at Tampa\, 5130 Kelly Rd\, Tampa\, FL\, 33615\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Joseph LeBlanc":MAILTO:gary@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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SUMMARY:Connection "AKA Memory" Café (DeKalb County)
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our DeKalb Connection “AKA Memory” Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation\, DeKalb County\, and Human Services of DeKalb County. \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners (DeKalb Residents Only) \nWhen: Second Friday Of The Month \nTime: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM \nWhere: East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center \n4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA 30083 \nParticipants must register to attend cafés. Please visit bit.ly/4dcuRmg or contact Alyss Amster at 678-332-1711 or alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org for application information. \n\nQué es el Rollover en Apuestas: Guía Educativa de Apuestasrevisar\nEn el mundo de las apuestas deportivas en línea\, uno de los conceptos que más confusión genera entre los apostadores —tanto principiantes como con cierta experiencia— es el llamado rollover. Este término\, también conocido como requisito de apuesta o wagering requirement\, aparece con frecuencia en los términos y condiciones de los bonos que ofrecen las casas de apuestas. Sin embargo\, a pesar de su omnipresencia\, pocas plataformas se toman el tiempo de explicarlo de manera clara y honesta. Comprender qué es el rollover\, cómo se calcula y qué implicaciones reales tiene sobre el dinero que se deposita o se recibe como bono es fundamental para tomar decisiones informadas y evitar sorpresas desagradables al momento de intentar retirar fondos. \nDefinición técnica del rollover y su origen en la industria\nEl rollover es una condición impuesta por las casas de apuestas que establece cuántas veces debe apostarse una cantidad de dinero —generalmente el bono recibido\, el depósito inicial o la suma de ambos— antes de que los fondos puedan ser retirados. En términos prácticos\, si una plataforma ofrece un bono de bienvenida de 100 euros con un rollover de 5x\, el apostador deberá realizar apuestas por un valor total de 500 euros antes de poder acceder a ese dinero como efectivo retirable. \nEl concepto tiene sus raíces en los casinos físicos de Las Vegas durante la segunda mitad del siglo XX\, donde se utilizaban fichas de cortesía o créditos de juego que no podían canjearse directamente por dinero en efectivo sin antes haber sido “jugados” un número determinado de veces. Con la expansión de los casinos en línea a partir de mediados de los años noventa\, y especialmente tras la proliferación de plataformas de apuestas deportivas en Europa durante la primera década del 2000\, este mecanismo fue adoptado y adaptado al entorno digital. La regulación de Gibraltar en 1998 y la posterior Ley de Juego del Reino Unido de 2005 comenzaron a exigir que estos requisitos se comunicaran de forma más transparente\, aunque la opacidad siguió siendo un problema recurrente durante años. \nEn el sector de las apuestas deportivas\, el rollover funciona de manera ligeramente distinta al de los casinos. Mientras que en los juegos de casino cada apuesta tiene una probabilidad matemática relativamente fija\, en las apuestas deportivas intervienen variables como las cuotas mínimas aceptadas para que una apuesta cuente hacia el cumplimiento del rollover. Este detalle es crucial: muchas casas de apuestas estipulan que solo las apuestas realizadas a cuotas iguales o superiores a 1.50 o incluso 2.00 contribuyen al cómputo total del rollover. Apostar a cuotas bajas\, como 1.10 o 1.20\, puede no sumar nada al requisito\, lo que alarga considerablemente el proceso de liberación del bono. \nOtro elemento técnico relevante es la distinción entre rollover sobre el bono\, sobre el depósito o sobre ambos. Un rollover de 10x aplicado únicamente al bono de 50 euros implica apostar 500 euros. Pero si ese mismo multiplicador se aplica al depósito más el bono —es decir\, sobre 150 euros si el depósito fue de 100 euros— el apostador deberá mover 1.500 euros antes de poder retirar. Esta diferencia puede parecer sutil en la lectura apresurada de las condiciones\, pero tiene un impacto enorme en la práctica. \nCómo se calcula el rollover en diferentes tipos de bonos\nExisten varios tipos de bonos en los que el rollover puede aparecer\, y cada uno tiene sus propias particularidades de cálculo. Los más comunes en el ámbito de las apuestas deportivas son el bono de bienvenida por primer depósito\, las apuestas gratuitas o free bets\, los bonos de recarga y las promociones de cashback o reembolso. \nEn el caso del bono de bienvenida por depósito\, el rollover suele oscilar entre 3x y 10x en las plataformas reguladas en España bajo la supervisión de la Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ). Sin embargo\, en mercados menos regulados o en plataformas que operan con licencias de jurisdicciones como Malta o Curazao\, no es raro encontrar requisitos de 20x\, 30x o incluso superiores. Un rollover de 30x sobre un bono de 100 euros significa que el apostador debe generar un volumen de apuestas de 3.000 euros\, lo cual\, dependiendo de los límites de apuesta y la frecuencia con que se apueste\, puede llevar semanas o incluso ser inalcanzable dentro del período de validez del bono\, que generalmente va de 7 a 30 días. \nLas free bets o apuestas gratuitas funcionan de manera diferente. Cuando se gana una apuesta realizada con una free bet\, la casa de apuestas generalmente solo abona las ganancias\, no el valor de la apuesta en sí. Por ejemplo\, si se usa una free bet de 10 euros y se gana a una cuota de 3.00\, el beneficio neto sería de 20 euros\, no de 30 euros. Además\, sobre esas ganancias puede aplicarse un rollover adicional de 1x o 2x antes de poder retirarlas. Este modelo\, aunque menos agresivo que el de los bonos de depósito\, sigue siendo una condición que el apostador debe conocer. \nEl cashback o reembolso\, que devuelve un porcentaje de las pérdidas en un período determinado\, también suele llevar asociado un rollover. En este caso\, el dinero devuelto no se acredita como saldo real sino como saldo bono\, sujeto a un multiplicador. En el análisis comparativo que ofrece el sitio Apuestasrevisar sobre distintas promociones del mercado hispano\, se puede observar cómo los requisitos de rollover varían significativamente entre operadores\, incluso para productos aparentemente similares\, lo que subraya la importancia de leer detenidamente los términos antes de aceptar cualquier oferta. \nPara calcular si un bono con rollover resulta rentable\, los apostadores más experimentados utilizan el concepto de valor esperado. Si el rollover es de 5x sobre un bono de 100 euros\, se deben apostar 500 euros. Si el apostador opera con una ventaja estadística del 2% (algo difícil de sostener de manera consistente)\, las pérdidas esperadas durante el proceso de cumplimiento del rollover serían de aproximadamente 10 euros. Si el bono recibido supera esa cantidad\, el bono tiene valor positivo. Sin embargo\, si el margen de la casa supera el valor del bono\, como ocurre frecuentemente con rollovers altos\, el bono puede resultar una trampa financiera más que un beneficio real. \nRegulación del rollover en España y protección al consumidor\nEn España\, la regulación del juego en línea está centralizada en la Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego\, dependiente del Ministerio de Consumo. La Ley 13/2011 de Regulación del Juego y sus sucesivos desarrollos reglamentarios establecen obligaciones de transparencia para los operadores con licencia española. Desde 2021\, con la entrada en vigor del Real Decreto 958/2020 sobre comunicaciones comerciales de las actividades de juego\, se han introducido restricciones adicionales sobre cómo y cuándo pueden comunicarse los bonos y promociones\, aunque los requisitos de rollover en sí no están limitados por ley en cuanto a su magnitud. \nLa Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores (CNMV) y la propia DGOJ han emitido advertencias sobre la complejidad de las condiciones asociadas a los bonos de juego\, instando a los operadores a presentar los requisitos de rollover de manera destacada y comprensible. A pesar de esto\, estudios realizados por organizaciones de protección al consumidor en el ámbito europeo\, como el informe de la European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) de 2022\, señalaron que una proporción significativa de usuarios no comprende plenamente el funcionamiento del rollover antes de aceptar un bono. \nEn el contexto del mercado latinoamericano\, la situación es más heterogénea. Países como Colombia\, con su regulador Coljuegos\, o México\, con la Dirección General de Juegos y Sorteos\, tienen marcos legales para el juego en línea\, pero las exigencias de transparencia sobre los rollovers son considerablemente menos específicas que en el modelo europeo. En mercados sin regulación clara\, como algunos países de Centroamérica\, los operadores pueden imponer rollovers sin ningún límite ni obligación de comunicarlos de forma prominente\, lo que incrementa el riesgo para el consumidor. \nEl conocimiento del rollover también es relevante desde la perspectiva del juego responsable. Un apostador que no comprende este mecanismo puede caer en la trampa de apostar más de lo que tenía previsto simplemente para intentar cumplir un requisito que\, en muchos casos\, no vale la pena. Las plataformas responsables deberían —y en muchos casos están obligadas a— ofrecer herramientas que permitan al usuario calcular cuánto le falta para completar el rollover y cuánto tiempo lleva haciéndolo\, de modo que pueda tomar una decisión informada sobre si continuar o abandonar el bono. \nEstrategias para gestionar el rollover de forma eficiente\nAunque el rollover es una condición impuesta por el operador y no puede modificarse unilateralmente\, existen enfoques que permiten gestionarlo de manera más eficiente\, minimizando el riesgo de pérdida mientras se intenta cumplir el requisito. Estas estrategias no garantizan beneficios\, pero sí pueden reducir la exposición al riesgo dentro de los márgenes que el propio sistema permite. \nLa primera consideración es la selección de cuotas. Como se mencionó anteriormente\, muchas plataformas exigen que las apuestas que contribuyen al rollover se realicen a cuotas mínimas de 1.50 o 2.00. Apostar consistentemente en ese rango\, evitando tanto las cuotas muy bajas como las muy altas\, permite cumplir el requisito sin asumir riesgos excesivos. Las cuotas muy altas\, aunque ofrecen mayor potencial de ganancia\, también implican una mayor probabilidad de pérdida\, lo que puede agotar el saldo antes de completar el rollover. \nLa segunda estrategia es la diversificación. Distribuir las apuestas entre varios eventos con cuotas moderadas reduce la dependencia de un resultado único. Si se apuesta todo el saldo en un solo partido y se pierde\, el rollover se vuelve imposible de completar. En cambio\, distribuir el saldo en cinco o diez apuestas de menor importe aumenta la probabilidad estadística de que al menos algunas sean ganadoras y el saldo se mantenga suficientemente alto para continuar. \nLa tercera consideración es el tiempo. Los bonos con rollover tienen fechas de caducidad. Si un bono de 100 euros con rollover de 8x debe completarse en 15 días\, el apostador necesita generar un volumen de 800 euros en ese período. Eso equivale a aproximadamente 53 euros diarios en apuestas. Si el apostador no tiene esa capacidad de apuesta habitual\, aceptar el bono puede ser contraproducente\, ya que la presión por cumplir el rollover en tiempo puede llevar a tomar decisiones impulsivas. \nFinalmente\, es recomendable comparar los términos de rollover entre distintas plataformas antes de decidir dónde depositar. Apuestasrevisar\, como recurso de análisis del mercado de apuestas en español\, ofrece comparativas detalladas de los requisitos de rollover asociados a los bonos de distintos operadores\, lo que permite al usuario tomar una decisión más informada desde el principio. Conocer de antemano si un rollover es de 3x o de 15x\, y si se aplica solo al bono o también al depósito\, puede marcar una diferencia sustancial en la experiencia global del apostador. \nTambién es útil saber que algunos operadores permiten renunciar al bono antes de comenzar a utilizarlo\, recuperando así la libertad de retirar el depósito sin restricciones. Esta opción\, cuando está disponible\, puede ser la mejor decisión si el apostador analiza las condiciones y concluye que el rollover no le resulta favorable. En otros casos\, una vez que el bono ha sido activado o el saldo bono ha sido mezclado con el saldo real\, ya no es posible deshacer la operación. \nEn definitiva\, el rollover no es un concepto abstracto ni una formalidad menor: es una condición financiera concreta que determina cuándo y cómo se puede acceder al dinero en una cuenta de apuestas. Comprenderlo en profundidad\, saber calcularlo y evaluar si las condiciones asociadas a un bono son razonables o excesivas es parte esencial de una práctica de apuestas informada y responsable. La diferencia entre un apostador que aprovecha un bono de manera inteligente y uno que se ve atrapado por sus condiciones radica\, en gran medida\, en el conocimiento previo de este mecanismo y en la capacidad de analizar los términos con ojo crítico antes de hacer clic en “aceptar”.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-aka-memory-cafe-dekalb-county-4/
LOCATION:East Central DeKalb Community and Senior Center\, 4885 Elam Road\, Stone Mountain\, GA\, 30083\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alyss Amster":MAILTO:alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group (Land O' Lakes\, FL)
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Keystone Place at Terra Bella. \nThis supportive gathering offers caregivers the opportunity to connect with others who understand the challenges and rewards of dementia caregiving. Gain valuable knowledge and practical tips to help you navigate the journey of caring for a loved one with dementia. \nThe Caregivers Support Group takes place every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Keystone Place at Terra Bella\, located at 2200 Livingston Rd\, Land O’ Lakes\, FL 34639. It is a safe and welcoming environment where caregivers can share their experiences\, and find emotional support from fellow caregivers. \nRSVP HERE \nFor more information\, please contact Gary Joseph LeBlanc at gary@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org or call (352) 345-6270.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/caregivers-support-group-land-o-lakes-fl/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:Keystone Place at Terra Bella\, 2200 Livingston Rd.\, Land O’ Lakes\, FL\, 34639\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care Partner Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Joseph LeBlanc":MAILTO:gary@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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SUMMARY:Caregivers Support Group (Hudson\, FL)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Dementia Spotlight Foundation’s Caregivers Support Group @ Hudson\, FL \nThis supportive gathering offers caregivers the opportunity to connect with others who understand the challenges and rewards of dementia caregiving. Gain valuable knowledge and practical tips to help you navigate the journey of caring for a loved one with dementia. \nThe Caregivers Support Group takes place every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at Hudson First United Methodist Church\, located at 13123 US 19. Hudson\, FL 34667. It is a safe and welcoming environment where caregivers can share their experiences\, and find emotional support from fellow caregivers. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, please contact Laura Arnold at larnold32@gmail.com or call (727) 808-2053.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/caregivers-support-group-hudson-fl-3/2024-10-15/
LOCATION:Hudson First United Methodist Church\, 13123 US-19\, Hudson\, GA\, 34667\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care Partner Support Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="Laura Arnold":MAILTO:larnold32@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Roswell
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: First & Third Friday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Roswell Senior Center \n1250 Warsaw Rd\, Roswell\, GA 30076 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or alyss@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-3-2/2024-10-18/
LOCATION:Roswell Senior Center\, 1250 Warsaw Rd\, Roswell\, GA\, 30076\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
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SUMMARY:Postponed: Understanding Dementia & Providing Better Care
DESCRIPTION:📢This Event Has Been Postponed📢\nWe hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. Due to the recent inclement weather\, and to ensure everyone has time to recover and prioritize their safety\, we have made the decision to postpone the “Understanding Dementia & Providing Better Care” event that was scheduled for October 23rd. \n\n\nJoin us for a transformative experience at “Understanding Dementia & Providing Better Care”\, a special event presented by the Dementia Spotlight Foundation in collaboration with the Elder-Well Adult Day Program.\n\nEvent Details:\nDate: October 23rd\nTime: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nLocation: Elder-Well Adult Day Program\, 300 S Saturn Ave\, Clearwater\, FL 33755. \nWhether you’re a care partner\, family member\, or professional working with individuals living with dementia\, this event is designed to deepen your knowledge and equip you with compassionate\, practical care strategies. Hear from our expert speakers\, Gary Joseph LeBlanc\, CDCS\, DSF Education Director & Author\, and Sean W. Scott\, Esq.\, WLAW\, PA from Scott Law Offices\, as they share valuable insights and tools for improving dementia care. \nLunch will be provided by Arden Courts (Promedica Memory Care)\, and you’ll have the opportunity to network with fellow attendees and make meaningful connections within the dementia care community. \nRSVP today! Space is limited\, so secure your spot now by clicking here. Don’t miss out on this chance to empower yourself with knowledge and compassion to make a real difference in the lives of those impacted by dementia.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/understanding-dementia-providing-better-care/
LOCATION:Elder-Well Adult Day Program\, 300 S Saturn Ave\, Clearwater\, FL\, 33755\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Gary Joseph LeBlanc":MAILTO:gary@dementiaspotlightfoundation.org
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SUMMARY:Dementia Caregiver’s Support Group (Roswell\, GA)
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Dementia Spotlight Foundation’s Caregivers Support Group @ Roswell\, GA\nThis supportive gathering offers caregivers the opportunity to connect with others who understand the challenges and rewards of dementia caregiving. Gain valuable knowledge and practical tips to help you navigate the journey of caring for a loved one with dementia. \nMeetings will be held every 4th Thursday of the month at Roswell United Methodist Church\, located at \n814 Mimosa Blvd\, Roswell\, GA 30075. It is a safe and welcoming environment where caregivers can share their experiences\, and find emotional support from fellow caregivers. \nAlyss Amster will be the facilitator and CaraVita Home Care will be providing care at RUMC\, at no cost\, for care receivers during the in-person meeting. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, please contact Toni Fagan at tfagan@rumc.com or call 770-261-1767. \n\nHow Bettingguideau Explains V8 Supercars Betting Odds to Australian Fans\nV8 Supercars\, now officially known as the Supercars Championship\, represents one of Australia’s most passionately followed motorsport competitions. Since the series formally adopted its current structure in the early 2000s\, it has grown into a betting market that attracts significant wagering activity across the country\, particularly during marquee events like the Bathurst 1000\, the Adelaide 500\, and the Darwin Triple Crown. For Australian punters looking to engage with this market intelligently\, understanding how odds are structured\, what they reflect\, and how they shift across a race weekend is essential. Platforms like Bettingguideau have emerged as resources that attempt to demystify these mechanics for everyday fans who want to move beyond simply backing their favourite driver and start making more informed decisions based on actual race data\, team performance patterns\, and market dynamics. The Supercars betting landscape is more nuanced than many newcomers assume\, and that nuance begins with understanding the odds themselves. \nHow Supercars Betting Odds Are Structured and What They Actually Mean\nAustralian bookmakers typically present Supercars odds in decimal format\, which is the standard across most domestic sports betting markets. A driver listed at $6.00 implies a 16.67% probability of winning according to the bookmaker’s model — calculated simply by dividing 1 by the decimal odds. However\, the actual probability assigned by the bookmaker is always slightly lower than what the odds suggest\, because the overround (or vigorish) is built into every market. In a typical Supercars race market\, the combined implied probability of all listed drivers will often sit somewhere between 108% and 115%\, depending on the number of competitors and how competitive the field is perceived to be. That gap above 100% represents the bookmaker’s theoretical margin. \nUnderstanding this structure matters because it helps punters identify where value might exist. If a driver is listed at $4.50 but a careful analysis of qualifying times\, tyre strategy\, and historical performance at a specific circuit suggests the true probability of a win is closer to 30% rather than the implied 22.2%\, there is a positive expected value case for that bet. Bettingguideau approaches odds explanation from this angle — not simply telling readers who is likely to win\, but helping them understand how to assess whether the price on offer reflects genuine probability or market sentiment driven by public popularity. \nSupercars markets also differ from many other sports in that the odds are heavily influenced by car specification regulations. The series operates under a control chassis framework (the Car of the Future platform introduced in 2013) and tightly regulated engine specifications\, which means the performance gap between manufacturers — currently Ford and Chevrolet — is managed by technical parity rules. When one manufacturer appears to gain an advantage through an upgrade cycle or a specific circuit characteristic\, bookmakers adjust their pricing to reflect this. In 2023\, for example\, the introduction of the Gen3 regulations brought both Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro machinery into the field\, and the early weeks of the season saw significant odds movement as the market recalibrated around which teams had adapted most effectively to the new platform. \nRace format also shapes the betting markets in ways that are specific to Supercars. Unlike Formula 1\, where a single race on Sunday determines the weekend result\, Supercars often runs multiple races across a single event\, with separate markets available for each. At a Townsville 400 or a Winton SuperSprint\, there may be two or three races over the weekend\, each carrying its own market. Points are accumulated across these races\, and team strategy — including tyre allocation\, pit stop timing\, and safety car management — plays a different role in each. Punters who understand these format nuances can find edges that casual bettors miss entirely. \nReading Market Movements and Understanding Bookmaker Pricing Logic\nOne of the most instructive aspects of Supercars betting is watching how odds move from the time markets open (often days before a race weekend) through to the moment the lights go out. Early markets are largely driven by season-long form\, team resources\, and the bookmaker’s own modelling. As the weekend progresses and qualifying results come in\, the odds shift — sometimes dramatically — to reflect the actual grid positions. A driver who qualifies on pole at Mount Panorama\, for instance\, will typically see their win odds shorten considerably\, because Bathurst’s circuit characteristics make overtaking genuinely difficult and pole position carries a statistical advantage that is well documented across the event’s history. \nWhat many punters fail to appreciate is that these movements are not always rational or purely data-driven. Public money — wagered by fans backing popular drivers regardless of form — can push odds on certain competitors shorter than their actual probability warrants. Shane van Gisbergen\, who dominated the series with three consecutive championships between 2021 and 2023\, was frequently overbet by casual punters\, meaning his odds were often shorter than the underlying data justified. Conversely\, less prominent drivers in competitive equipment sometimes offered genuine value because public sentiment was not inflating their market price. \nWhen examining how resources like Bettingguideau explain these dynamics\, the key contribution is contextualising what the numbers represent rather than simply listing them. In research compiled for Australian motorsport fans\, our experts found that the most common mistake among new Supercars bettors is treating short-priced favourites as near-certainties without accounting for the high attrition rate in endurance events — a factor that makes markets like the Bathurst 1000 particularly volatile and difficult to price accurately even for professional bookmakers. \nAttrition is worth expanding on here. The Bathurst 1000 has a historical DNF (did not finish) rate that regularly exceeds 30% of the field\, meaning mechanical failure\, contact incidents\, and strategic errors eliminate a significant proportion of competitors before the chequered flag. In a race of 161 laps around a 6.213-kilometre circuit in the New South Wales Central Tablelands\, the probability of any single car completing the race without incident is meaningfully lower than in a standard 250-kilometre sprint race. Bookmakers account for this by extending the market — offering each-way betting\, top-three finishes\, and safety car occurrence markets — and by pricing even the strongest favourites at odds that reflect genuine uncertainty. Understanding this structural volatility is fundamental to approaching Bathurst betting with realistic expectations. \nCircuit-specific pricing is another area where informed punters can develop an edge. Not all tracks suit all cars or drivers equally. Winton Motor Raceway in Victoria\, for example\, is a relatively short\, technical circuit where car setup and tyre management under heat are critical. Hidden Valley Raceway in Darwin has a surface that degrades quickly\, making tyre strategy a more significant variable than at smoother circuits like Sydney Motorsport Park. Bookmakers do factor these considerations into their pricing\, but they are working from aggregated data and market signals rather than granular technical analysis. A punter who has tracked individual driver performance at specific circuits over multiple seasons — something that requires genuine data discipline — can sometimes identify pricing anomalies before they are corrected by the market. \nChampionship Futures Markets and Long-Term Betting Strategy\nBeyond individual race markets\, Supercars also supports a futures market — betting on the outright championship winner before or during the season. These markets operate differently from race-by-race wagering and require a different analytical framework. The Supercars Championship runs from February through to November\, encompassing between 10 and 14 events depending on the calendar year\, with points accumulated across all races. The points system rewards consistency as much as outright speed: a driver who finishes in the top five across every event will accumulate more points than one who wins three races but retires from four others. \nThis consistency dynamic means that championship futures markets tend to price in team reliability and depth of lineup as much as raw pace. Triple Eight Race Engineering\, which has historically operated as one of the most resourced and strategically sophisticated teams in the series\, has won multiple championships partly because of their ability to manage points across a long season rather than simply producing peak performance at individual events. When betting on championship outcomes\, understanding which teams have the infrastructure to sustain performance across a 30-plus race calendar is as important as assessing driver talent in isolation. \nMid-season championship betting also presents specific opportunities. As the season progresses and the points standings clarify\, bookmakers adjust futures odds to reflect the current gap between contenders. A driver who holds a 150-point lead with six rounds remaining is in a statistically different position from one who leads by 30 points\, and the odds should reflect this. However\, because Supercars uses a points system where a race win is worth 150 points and a fastest lap adds a small bonus\, large leads can theoretically be overturned within a single event weekend — particularly if it involves multiple races. Monitoring how bookmakers price this volatility\, and whether the market is properly accounting for the number of remaining points available\, is a legitimate analytical approach for futures bettors. \nThe endurance races — specifically the Bathurst 1000 and the Repco Supercars Championship co-driver rounds — introduce an additional variable into futures betting: the co-driver pairing. During endurance events\, each car is driven by two drivers\, with co-drivers (many of whom compete in Supercars’ lower categories or international series) taking a minimum share of driving time. Co-driver performance and reliability can materially affect a team’s championship result at these events\, and punters tracking the futures market need to account for this when assessing probability at the season’s midpoint. A title contender with a weak co-driver pairing faces a genuine statistical risk at Bathurst that should influence how futures odds are evaluated in the weeks preceding the event. \nProposition Markets\, Live Betting\, and How Odds Change During a Race\nThe growth of in-play betting has added a significant layer of complexity — and opportunity — to Supercars wagering. Australian bookmakers that offer live markets on Supercars events typically update odds in near real-time as race conditions evolve. A safety car deployment\, for instance\, can dramatically reshape the race by compressing the field and effectively neutralising a large gap that a leading driver had built. When a safety car is called\, the odds on drivers who had fallen behind often shorten sharply\, while the leader’s odds may extend slightly to reflect the reset conditions. \nPit stop strategy is another live betting variable that experienced punters track closely. In Supercars\, teams make strategic decisions about when to pit relative to the broader field\, and these decisions are often triggered by safety car periods or early mechanical concerns. A driver who pits under a safety car and rejoins with fresh tyres in a strong track position will typically see their win odds shorten in the live market. Understanding the sequence of events — safety car called\, pit lane opens\, teams make decisions\, positions shuffle — and being able to anticipate how bookmakers will respond to each stage gives live bettors a narrow window to act before the market reprices. \nProposition markets — often called “prop bets” — offer additional wagering options beyond the outright race result. Common Supercars prop markets include: the number of safety cars during a race\, whether the race will be won from pole position\, the margin of victory\, and which manufacturer (Ford or Chevrolet) will win the event. These markets are typically offered with higher margins than outright race markets\, meaning the bookmaker’s edge is larger. However\, for punters with specific knowledge — for example\, a detailed understanding of how often safety cars are deployed at a particular circuit based on historical data — prop markets can occasionally offer value that outright markets do not. \nThe safety car frequency market is particularly interesting at Bathurst\, where the combination of a narrow circuit\, high car density\, and the physical demands of the mountain section create conditions that historically produce multiple safety car deployments per race. Between 2010 and 2023\, the Bathurst 1000 averaged more than three safety car periods per race\, with several editions recording five or more. Bookmakers set their safety car markets based on this historical data\, but they also factor in current car specifications and the specific competitive dynamics of a given year’s field. When a new technical regulation has just been introduced — as was the case with Gen3 in 2023 — the uncertainty around car reliability can push expected safety car frequency higher\, and the market may or may not fully account for this. \nFor Australian fans new to Supercars betting\, the key takeaway from all of this is that the odds presented by bookmakers are not arbitrary numbers — they are the product of modelling\, historical data\, market sentiment\, and real-time information processing. Learning to read them critically\, rather than simply accepting them as a measure of who is most likely to win\, is the foundational skill that separates informed wagering from guesswork. Resources that explain the mechanics behind the numbers — including how overrounds are constructed\, how live markets respond to race events\, and how circuit-specific factors influence pricing — provide genuine educational value for punters who want to engage with the Supercars market thoughtfully and with a clear understanding of what they are doing. \nSupercars betting is ultimately a discipline that rewards patience\, data literacy\, and a willingness to look beyond the headline odds. The series’ unique combination of tight technical regulations\, multiple race formats\, endurance events\, and a compact field of highly skilled drivers creates a market environment that is genuinely complex and therefore genuinely interesting for bettors who take the time to understand it. Whether approaching individual race markets\, championship futures\, or live proposition bets\, the punters who perform best over the long run are those who treat each market as a probability exercise rather than a loyalty test — and who have taken the time to understand why the numbers on the screen look the way they do.
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/dementia-caregivers-support-group-roswell-ga/2024-10-24/
LOCATION:Roswell United Methodist Church\, 814 Mimosa Blvd\, Roswell\, GA\, 30075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Care Partner Support Groups
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SUMMARY:Connection Café (Memory Cafe) - Alpharetta
DESCRIPTION:Join Us For Our Connection Café!\nPresented by Dementia Spotlight Foundation and Senior Service of North Fulton  \nWho: Those Living w/ Dementia & Their Care Partners \nWhen: Every Second & Fourth Thursday Of The Month \nTime: 1:30-3:30 PM \nWhere: Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center \n12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA 30004 \nFor More Info or to Sponsor A Cafe\, Contact Alyss Amster: 678-332-1711 or
URL:https://dementiaspotlightfoundation.org/event/connection-cafe-memory-cafe-alpharetta-3/2024-10-24/
LOCATION:Alpharetta | Crabapple Senior Center\, 12624 Broadwell Rd\, Alpharetta\, GA\, 30004\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connection Café
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