New School of Music Memory Cafe
2026-06-10 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | New School of Music, 25 Lowell Street, Cambridge
Memory Café

Summer Sing-Alongs
Generously sponsored by Seniors Helping Seniors
Warm & welcoming events for those with memory loss or cognitive changes & their care partners

Enjoy an hour of familiar songs led by NSM faculty Joe Reid followed by refreshments and friendly conversation. Free to attend and open to all, no diagnosis needed.

Music, community, and treats await—come sing with us!

Wednesdays, 1:00–2:00pm
June 10 | July 8 | August 5
FREE

New School of Music
25 Lowell Street, Cambridge
Free parking on-site | newschoolofmusic.org | (617) 492-8105
Please note: NSM does not have an accessible restroom (2nd floor, no elevator)

Family Caregiver Support Group
2026-06-16 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom Meeting
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.
Please register by Monday, June 15 to receive the Zoom link.

Navigating the Cost of Aging Care
2026-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting
One of the hardest conversations families face is not just how to care for aging loved ones — but how to financially manage the cost of that care without creating unnecessary stress, uncertainty, or financial strain.
For the first time, Seniors Helping Seniors is hosting a special educational Zoom presentation focused specifically on funding the cost for aging care.
Join Vibrant Retirement’s Chris Maduri and Katherine MacLane for a thoughtful and informative discussion about:
• Bridging the gap between income and care costs
• Ways to create guaranteed lifetime income designed for care needs
• Strategies that may help preserve assets and family legacy
• Important considerations for adult children, caregivers, and seniors themselves
This is an opportunity to better understand the financial realities many families face and learn about solutions that may help provide more confidence, stability, and peace of mind during these challenging times.
Whether you are planning for yourself, a spouse, or a parent, this conversation could offer valuable insight into an area many families are unprepared for until a crisis occurs.

Please RSVP by Monday June 15 to receive the Zoom link.

The Caregiver’s Journey: An Afternoon of Poetry, Reflection, and Conversation
2026-06-18 16:00 - 17:30 | Seniors Helping Seniors, 60 Hickory Drive Suite 2000, Waltham, MA, 02451, United States
Join Seniors Helping Seniors this June, in recognition of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, for a meaningful program centered on the caregiver experience.
Award-winning poet Wendy Drexler will read from her new collection Harvest of What Remains (Feb 2026), a deeply personal reflection on her time as the primary caregiver for her husband living with Alzheimer’s. Through poetry, she explores love, loss, memory, resilience, and the emotional complexity of caregiving.
The reading will be followed by a conversation and audience Q&A, offering space for reflection, connection, and shared experience.
With a foreword by Dr. Pascual-Leone of the Wolk Center for Memory Health—who calls the collection “a tribute to all caregivers” that “opens a window into the experience with honesty, vulnerability, and grace”—this event offers insight and support for anyone touched by memory loss.
Light refreshments will be served

Day Trippers Info Session
2026-06-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Meeting
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.
Please register by Wednesday June 24 to receive the Zoom link.

Caregiver Connect & Share (SHS Employees Only)
2026-06-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Zoom Meeting
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.

Please RSVP by Monday June 29 to receive the zoom link.

New School of Music Memory Cafe
2026-07-08 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-05 13:00 - 14:00

Smart Home Safety & Aging in Place: Practical Technology Solutions for Families
2026-07-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting
As more families navigate the challenges of helping loved ones remain safely at home, technology is becoming an increasingly useful tool for improving awareness, communication, and peace of mind. This session will explore simple, practical solutions that can help support independent living — including door/activity awareness, emergency response options, environmental safety alerts, and ways families can stay informed without being overly intrusive.
The presentation is designed for families in the early stages of planning for aging in place and will focus on real-world applications, common concerns, and practical implementation.
Please RSVP by Wednesday July 8th to receive the Zoom link.

Cosmic Connections: An Interactive Planetarium Experience for Clients, Families, and Friends
2026-07-10 11:00 - 12:30
Join us for a special visit to the Christa McAuliffe Center and Framingham State University Planetarium! Experience an immersive journey through the night sky with stunning high-definition visuals, surround sound, and interactive features that allow audience members to become part of the show.
Clients, prospective clients, and their care partners are warmly invited to enjoy this unique and engaging event together while exploring the wonders of the universe.
Friday, July 10th
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Christa McAuliffe Center & Framingham State University Planetarium – 5 Maynard Rd, Framingham, MA 01702
Please RSVP by July 6th.
We look forward to sharing this fun experience with you and your loved ones!

Worried about what happens if a loved one ends up in the ER? You're not alone, and you don't have to navigate it alone either.
2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting
Join Dr. Ryan Zahalka, board-certified emergency medicine physician, for a conversation introducing Emergency Advocates—a service providing families 24/7 access to expert, board-certified ER physicians who personally advocate for your loved one’s care.

In this session, you’ll learn:
• How Emergency Advocacy works
• What to expect during an ER visit, and the powerful ways Emergency Advocacy will transform your ER experience
• How a yearly personalized emergency preparedness session with you and your care team can empower you during a medical crisis

Whether you’re caring for an aging parent or planning ahead for your own care, this conversation will show you how to feel prepared, not powerless, in a medical emergency.

The Emergency Advocates team is led by Dr. Ryan Zahalka, an emergency medicine physician at Massachusetts General Hospital and Anna Jaques Hospital. His clinical experiences include leading emergency medical teams in rural Alaska and Massachusetts, as well as providing medical support and training for a variety of expeditions, including private jet trips, the World Marathon Challenge, and space travel operations.
Ryan has built a reputation as a fierce advocate for his patients, and has gathered a team of equally dedicated, expert physicians ready to be your family’s emergency contact.

Please RSVP by Wednesday July 15 to receive the Zoom link.

Understanding Dementia Today: Resources, Treatments, and Hope for the Future
2026-07-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom Meeting
Join the Alzheimer’s Association for an informative and hopeful presentation exploring the many resources available to individuals living with dementia and the families who support them. Attendees will learn about the wide range of services, education, care support, and community programs designed to help navigate every stage of the journey.
The presentation will also provide an overview of today’s available treatments and medications, including the latest advances in early detection and disease management. Looking ahead, experts will discuss emerging therapies, groundbreaking research, and what the future may hold for Alzheimer’s and dementia care — offering insight into the promising innovations shaping tomorrow’s treatment options.
Whether you are a caregiver, healthcare professional, family member, or simply interested in learning more, this presentation offers valuable information, practical guidance, and hope for the future.
Susan Antkowiak | Vice President, Programs & Services | Alzheimer’s Association, MA/NH Chapter
Please RSVP by July 19, to receive the Zoom link.

Day Trippers Info Session
2026-07-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Meeting
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.
Please RSVP by July 22 to receive the Zoom link.

SHS Summer BBQ (SHS Employees Only)
2026-07-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road, Concord, MA
Join us for the SHS Company BBQ — a relaxed and festive opportunity to come together as one greater team outside of the office. Enjoy great food, live music, and good company as we celebrate and connect.Each employee is welcome to bring one guest. If you plan to bring a guest, please RSVP for 2 people so we can plan food and accommodations accordingly. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please RSVP by Saturday, July 18

Day Trippers Info Session
2026-08-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Meeting
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.

Please RSVP by August 19 to receive the Zoom link.

Day Trippers Info Session
2026-09-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Meeting
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.

Please RSVP by September 16, to receive the Zoom link.

Day Trippers Info Session
2026-10-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Meeting
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.

Please RSVP by October 21, to receive the Zoom link.

Day Trippers Info Session
2026-12-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Meeting
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.

Please RSVP by December 16, to receive the Zoom link.

Day Trippers Info Session
2026-12-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom Meeting
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.

Please RSVP by November 18, to receive the zoom link.
