Finding Strength in Grief and Dementia /

Dementia brings a unique kind of grief that lingers in the everyday moments after a diagnosis. Join Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place for a compassionate conversation about managing these complex feelings.

Joanna LaFleur is a dementia expert, speaker, and founder of Memory Lane Foundation. With over 20 years of experience in dementia care, Joanna is known for bringing heart, humor, and hope to families navigating the hardest seasons. Joanna explores the concept of “living grief” and how families can move forward while still showing up for their loved ones with dementia.

Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 11 a.m.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64111

Limited seating available. One guest per attendee. RSVP by Sept. 3.

Moving is one of life’s most significant chapters, but it can come with mixed feelings of excitement and sadness. Join Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place for an open discussion about leaving your house and transitioning to a new lifestyle.

Janette Platter, Bishop Spencer Place’s Chaplain and Manager of Spiritual Wellness, will lead the discussion, answer your questions, and share tips for navigating the many emotions that come with big life changes. Lunch will be provided courtesy of our outstanding culinary staff.

Thursday, July 17 | 11 a.m.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64111

Limited seating available. One guest per attendee. RSVP by July 3. 

Join Us for a Special Luncheon

This June, during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place is hosting a special, informational luncheon to give guests an exclusive look at our upcoming memory care services.

We are pleased to welcome Carlos A. Bagley, MD, director of Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute, as our guest speaker. Dr. Bagley will discuss signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, brain health tips, and the latest research in neuroscience.

Thursday, June 26 | 11 a.m.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Ave.

Kansas City, MO 64111

RSVP by June 12. Seating is limited.

Join Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place for Expert Tips to Prevent a Stroke, a luncheon presentation featuring Karin Olds, MD, medical director of the Comprehensive Stroke Program at Saint Luke’s Marion Bloch Neuroscience Institute.

Dr. Olds will discuss advancements in stroke treatments and the steps you can take to help prevent a stroke. During the presentation, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by chefs from our kitchen.

Community tours to follow.

Friday, May 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64111

Seating is limited, so RSVP for yourself and a guest by May 9.

Call 816-595-5878

Join the women of Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place as they discuss their journey to living in Kansas City’s premier senior living community.

They will share their unique backgrounds and experiences.

Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch with community tours to follow.

Details:

Wednesday, April 23

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place

4301 Madison Avenue

Kansas City, MO 64111

RSVP for yourself and a guest by April 9.

Call 816-595-5878.

Stop Waiting, Start Living

Join us for an educational series on preparing for senior living. Moving to a senior living community creates new opportunities and introduces challenges, but you don’t have to manage alone. Join Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place for an educational series featuring experts in preparing for senior living.

From selling your house, to packing, to estate planning, our expert presenters will walk you through the journey to senior living.

Join us for four weeks of educational and social events this March.

Bishop Spencer Place Social Hour:

Who knows more about senior living than our residents? Join current residents for appetizers and drinks. Get to know the interesting people who live at Bishop Spencer Place and learn the ins and outs of senior living.

Thursday, March 27, 3 p.m.

Hosted by Bishop Spencer Place residents

RSVP for this event and all four events at 816-595-5878.

Other events this month:

• Thursday, March 6 – Estate Planning and Senior Living
• Thursday, March 13 – Real Estate Tips for Seniors with Shelli Jaye
• Thursday, March 20 – Preparing for a Move with Linda Scardino

Stop Waiting, Start Living

Join us for an educational series on preparing for senior living. Moving to a senior living community creates new opportunities and introduces challenges, but you don’t have to manage alone. Join Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place for an educational series featuring experts in preparing for senior living.

From selling your house, to packing, to estate planning, our expert presenters will walk you through the journey to senior living.

Join us for four weeks of educational and social events this March.

Preparing for a Move

Linda Scardino, Senior Moving Manager, coordinates moving services for new Bishop Spencer Place residents. She helps people downsize and pack, then oversees the move. Linda will provide moving tips and discuss the challenges she sees when people wait too long to make a change.

RSVP for yourself and a guest at 816-595-5878 or fill out this form.

Other events this month:

• Thursday, March 6 – Estate Planning and Senior Living
• Thursday, March 13 – Real Estate Tips for Seniors with Shelli Jaye
• Thursday, March 27 – Social Hour

Stop Waiting, Start Living

Join us for an educational series on preparing for senior living. Moving to a senior living community creates new opportunities and introduces challenges, but you don’t have to manage alone. Join Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place for an educational series featuring experts in preparing for senior living.

From selling your house, to packing, to estate planning, our expert presenters will walk you through the journey to senior living.

Join us for four weeks of educational and social events this March.

Real Estate Tips for Seniors

Shelli Jaye, Certified Senior Real Estate Specialist, specializes in working with older adults to sell their house and relocate. She will present on the current housing market and discuss the best time to make the move to a senior living community.

RSVP for yourself and a guest at 816-595-5878 or fill out this form.

Stop Waiting, Start Living

Join us for an educational series on preparing for senior living. Moving to a senior living community creates new opportunities and introduces challenges, but you don’t have to manage alone. Join Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place for an educational series featuring experts in preparing for senior living.

From selling your house, to packing, to estate planning, our expert presenters will walk you through the journey to senior living.

Join us for four weeks of educational and social events this March.

Estate Planning and Senior Living

Glenn Stockton, Founder and Managing Partner, Stockton & Kandt, LLC, specializes in guiding others through estate planning and elder law. Glenn will present to attendees and answer questions.

RSVP for yourself and a guest at 816-595-5878 or fill out this form.

Other events this month:

• Thursday, March 13 – Real Estate Tips for Seniors with Shelli Jaye
• Thursday, March 20 – Preparing for a Move with Linda Scardino
• Thursday, March 27 – Social Hour

Lunch & Learn

The Beat Goes On: Heart Health and Longevity with Timothy Fendler, MD

Enjoy a delicious and healthy lunch and hear from Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Consultants heart expert, Timothy Fendler, MD. He will provide tips to improve heart health and prevent disease. Nutrition, exercise, and sleep all ensure your heart beats steady and strong for years to come.

Dr. Fendler has published more than 20 manuscripts and is an emerging national leader in the field of palliative care and heart failure. He practices as a cardiologist at Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

Wednesday, Feb. 12, 11 a.m.

Saint Luke’s Bishop Spencer Place, 4301 Madison Ave., Kansas City, MO 64111

RSVP for yourself and a guest by Jan. 29
Call 816-595-5878