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SUMMARY:Family Support Group – Online via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This informal facilitated support group\, open to family members caring for a loved one\, will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment.  The support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those who RSVP will be sent the Zoom link on the morning of the support group meeting date. \nPlease register by Monday\, April 20 to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/family-support-group-online-via-zoom-23/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T073000
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SUMMARY:Essential Skills for Dementia Care (For SHS Caregivers)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tammy Pozerycki\, Care Manager and Dementia Educator with Clear Guidance\, Essential Skills for Dementia Care (ESDC) results in proven competence\, self-empowerment\, and accountability of best practices for the delivery of memory care services. ESDC is approved and accredited through the National Institute for Dementia Education (NIDE). Educating and credentialing caregivers reinforces Seniors Helping Seniors’ mission to provide dignified\, respectful\, and high-quality care. Attendees will achieve the highest level of dementia education and hands-on training for which they must prove competency. Eligible caregivers will become Certified Dementia Care Partners. The outcome is delivering the most successful and meaningful care possible for your clients with dementia. \nEligible attendees for credentialing must have a minimum of 1 year experience of providing dementia-related care and receive a passing score on the exam. The Certificate of Attendance and credentials as a Certified Dementia Care Partner™ will be delivered shortly after seminar completion. Caregivers who attend for the education and do not wish to receive the credentials will be provided with a Certificate of Attendance and do not need to complete the exam. All attendees will receive the ESDC handbook; morning coffee\, lunch\, and break refreshments will be provided. \nEvent Schedule: \n\n7:30 AM Registration and Coffee\n8:00 AM ESDC curriculum\n10:00-10:15 AM Break\n10:15-Noon ESDC curriculum\n12:00-12:30 PM Lunch\n12:30-2:00 PM ESDC curriculum\n2:00-2:15 PM Break\n2:15-4:00 PM ESDC curriculum\n4:00-4:30 PM Competency test & evaluation\n\n  \nRSVP required by Wednesday\, April 15.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/essential-skills-for-dementia-care-for-shs-caregivers-4/
LOCATION:Seniors Helping Seniors\, 60 Hickory Drive Suite 2000\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000
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SUMMARY:Day Trippers Info Session
DESCRIPTION:In this informational session\, learn more about Day Trippers\, our new\, first-of-its-kind program offering that blends Seniors Helping Seniors companion care model with a new opportunity to engage with peers in their community\, in a structured and casual setting. This is a perfect option for those living with early stage dementia.\n  \nPlease register by Wednesday April 22 to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/day-trippers-info-session-9/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T193000
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Connect & Share - SHS Employees
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Client Care Specialist Sue Ann Wasserman\, Caregiver Connect & Share is an opportunity for caregivers to share\, listen and learn with and from each other in a positive and caring environment. It’s a safe place for caregivers to share their experiences and feelings about their work and be supported by each other. Caregivers who have worked for SHS for two months to 10 years attend the Caregiver Chat. Topics that have been discussed are: dealing with your feelings around client loss\, help finding new activities to engage your client and asking for feedback on ways to respond to client’s resistance. It’s also a chance to talk about the joy that comes from this work. Come and share or just listen. Come meet fellow Caregivers\, support one another and learn from one another.\n\nPlease RSVP by Monday\, April 27 to receive the Zoom link
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/caregiver-connect-share-shs-employees/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T193000
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SUMMARY:Find out about this new Medicare benefit - Patient Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Medicare now covers patient advocacy services\, giving older adults and their caregivers access to expert support when they need it most. Join Umbra Health Advocacy founder and CEO Deb Gordon\, MBA\, BCPA\, to learn what this coverage means for you. Deb will explain how a credentialed patient advocate can help navigate complex medical situations\, reduce caregiver stress\, and make sure your loved one gets the care they deserve\, all covered by Medicare.\n\n\nDeb Gordon\, MBA\, BCPA\, Founder & CEO\, Umbra Health Advocacy\n\nRSVP by April 28th to receive Zoom link.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/find-out-about-this-new-medicare-benefit-patient-advocacy/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T120000
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SUMMARY:Tech Café
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our in-office Tech Café\, designed to help you feel more confident using your devices! Whether you have questions about your smartphone\, need help navigating GPS\, or want to learn how to use apps like YouTube or Spotify\, we’re here to help. With the support of our student volunteers\, stop by to get personalized support\, pick up helpful tips and tricks\, and make technology work for you in your everyday life. \nThis event is optional\, and there is no compensation for attending. \nPlease RSVP by Monday\, May 11th.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/tech-cafe/
LOCATION:Seniors Helping Seniors\, 60 Hickory Drive Suite 2000\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T190000
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SUMMARY:Planning for Caregiving: A Practical and Emotional guide Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Julie Norstrand\, an eldercare consultant\, as she shares ideas about preparing for caregiving. Julie finds most caregivers enter this role with little or no planning. Instead\, they enter the caregiving role in a crisis situation\, thereby making the experience extremely challenging and stressful. This session is optimal for the adult child who is noticing aging-related physical and/or mental or cognitive deterioration in an older relative; and probably starting to worry about how to step in as caregiver.\n\nIn this two-part series Julie will first cover the practical step by step approaches to planning for caregiving. The key points you will gain from this session include: 1) Evaluating the situation / when to step in to offer support; 2) What the conversation should consist of / topics to cover; 3) Setting up a plan collaboratively; 4) Paying for LTC; 5) Work/Life balance; and 6) Services and resources for older adults.\n\nIn the second part\, Julie will speak about ways of managing the emotional challenges that many caregivers experience. The key points you will gain from this session include: 1) What it means to be a caregiver; 2) Caregiver stress syndrome; 3) Emotional stressors; 4) How to manage stress; and 5) Services and resources for caregivers.\n\nPart 1: Thursday\, May 14th from 7PM – 8PM Via Zoom \nPlease RSVP to part 1 by Wednesday\, May 13th to receive Zoom Link.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/planning-for-caregiving-a-practical-and-emotional-guide-part-1/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Planning for Caregiving: A Practical and Emotional guide Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Julie Norstrand\, an eldercare consultant\, as she shares ideas about preparing for caregiving. Julie finds most caregivers enter this role with little or no planning. Instead\, they enter the caregiving role in a crisis situation\, thereby making the experience extremely challenging and stressful. This session is optimal for the adult child who is noticing aging-related physical and/or mental or cognitive deterioration in an older relative; and probably starting to worry about how to step in as caregiver.\n\nIn this two-part series Julie will first cover the practical step by step approaches to planning for caregiving. The key points you will gain from this session include: 1) Evaluating the situation / when to step in to offer support; 2) What the conversation should consist of / topics to cover; 3) Setting up a plan collaboratively; 4) Paying for LTC; 5) Work/Life balance; and 6) Services and resources for older adults.\n\nIn the second part\, Julie will speak about ways of managing the emotional challenges that many caregivers experience. The key points you will gain from this session include: 1) What it means to be a caregiver; 2) Caregiver stress syndrome; 3) Emotional stressors; 4) How to manage stress; and 5) Services and resources for caregivers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2: May 18th 7PM – 8PM via Zoom\n\nPlease RSVP by May 17th to receive Zoom link
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/planning-for-caregiving-a-practical-and-emotional-guide-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T120000
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UID:7131-1780309800-1780315200@shsboston.com
SUMMARY:Tech Café
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our in-office Tech Café\, designed to help you feel more confident using your devices! Whether you have questions about your smartphone\, need help navigating GPS\, or want to learn how to use apps like YouTube or Spotify\, we’re here to help. With the support of our student volunteers\, stop by to get personalized support\, pick up helpful tips and tricks\, and make technology work for you in your everyday life. \nThis event is optional\, and there is no compensation for attending. \nPlease RSVP by Friday\, May 29th.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/tech-cafe-2/
LOCATION:Seniors Helping Seniors\, 60 Hickory Drive Suite 2000\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
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