Thrive West Central

03/01/2026

Are you supporting or caring for a loved one with dementia? Join our group (which uses a part education/part support group format) for insight, skills, and strength for the dementia journey.

The group will meet next at 1 p.m. March 11 in the Community Room in Providence Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We will also provide a virtual option.

If you'd like a Zoom link or have other questions, please contact Amy at aschorr@thrivewestcentral.com.

02/28/2026

Don't forget to take care of yourself when you are a caregiver for another. Thrive offers education and resources to help provide care for loved ones.

Call 812-238-1561 or visit thrivewestcentral.com for more information.

02/27/2026

Thrive West Central is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association for a special presentation from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 18 at the Terre Haute Brewing Company.

Patrece Dayton will share her own experiences on working full time and being a caregiver for her mother with dementia. We will also share community resources and services that can help you and your loved ones.

RSPVs are encouraged. Learn more and sign up here: https://buff.ly/03jSz3z

02/26/2026

Brazil Public Library recently earned its Dementia Friendly Business Certificate through Thrive's Dementia Care Specialist Amy Schorr.

We're proud to help another West Central Indiana organization deepen its understanding of dementia.

If your business or organization is interested in this easy training, contact Amy at 812-238-1561 ext. 260 for more information.

02/25/2026

Call spoofing is when scammers use software to make you think you are receiving a local call or a call from agencies like Medicare, when really it's someone pretending to be them to get personal information. Be careful when answering calls and never give out your banking or Medicare information to someone who calls.

02/25/2026

Westminster Village Terre Haute, Inc. and Thrive West Central will host a Connections Cafe at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 2. This gathering is open to the entire community - not just residents of Westminster Village! This month we will exercise in our chairs, play some brain games, sing favorite oldies, and make a spring wreath.

A Connections Cafe provides a comfortable and welcoming social gathering for anyone who wants to maintain brain health and for those living with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners.

We will meet at Westminster Village (enter the building to the right). Stop at the front desk and someone will guide you upstairs to the fifth floor. Questions? Call Amy at 812-238-1561.

02/23/2026

Learn how to identify the signs of mental illnesses and addiction challenges by taking a Mental Health First Aid class with us.

The need for mental health training has never been greater. People who complete this course will receive a certification by the National Council of Mental Wellbeing for three years.

Learn how to sign your business or organization up for a course by contacting Holly Hall at hhall@thrivewestcentral.com or 812-238-1561 x 230!

02/21/2026

7 million Americans live with Alzheimer’s today, and that number could double by 2050.
Caregiving is tough, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Thrive West Central is here to guide, support, and connect you to the resources you need.

Call (812) 917-3145 or visit https://buff.ly/W9FIk0f

02/20/2026

Thrive West Central, in partnership with Mid-Land Meals, is excited to announce the Vermillion County congregate dining site at Victory Baptist Church in Clinton on March 2!

Funded by the Older Americans Act, this program provides adults 60+ with nutritious meals in a warm, welcoming environment. This reopening restores a vital community resource, bringing congregate dining back to Vermillion County for the first time since the site closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Want more details or ready to sign up? Call Mari-Faith at 765-832-1973.

02/19/2026

Be aware of scammers trying to give genetic and other testing kits!

Genetic testing fraud has many faces — but here are some of the most common ways scammers will advertise their services:

* Cancer screenings or tests
* Hereditary cancer screenings or tests
* Pharmacogenetics (medication metabolization)
* DNA screening or test
* Dementia screening or test
* Parkinson’s screening or test. Know how to spot the scams — and protect yourself. Learn more here.

02/19/2026

Are you supporting or caring for a loved one with dementia? Join our group (which uses a part education/part support group format) for insight, skills, and strength for the dementia journey.

Please notice the location change to the Community Room in Providence Hall going forward.

We will also provide a virtual option. If you'd like a Zoom link or have other questions, please contact Amy at (812) 238-1564 or aschorr@thrivewestcentral.com.

02/17/2026

Here are more opportunities to share your thoughts on U.S. 41 this week!

Join the study team this Thursday, Feb. 19 at two in-person locations. Stop by Vigo County Public Library from 10 am - 12 pm or McAlister's Deli from 5 - 7 pm and share your thoughts on the future on U.S. 41.

ProPELUS41.com