Seniors Helping Seniors: Greater Boston & Metrowest

Planful Aging - Senior Resource Panel
2023-10-17 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Zoom Meeting
This panel presentation for Seniors Helping Seniors caregivers will discuss planful aging, and what older adults should be doing now to help best plan and prepare for their future. The main topics that will be touched upon will be: legal/financial planning, healthcare and life planning, and community resources available for older adults. You will hear from and have the opportunity to have questions answered from:

Samantha Gentel, Esq., Elder Law Attorney, Generations Law Group
Karen Wasserman, LICSW, Aging Life Care Manager, Your Elder Experts
Donlyn Cannella, LSW, CDP, Director of Community Services, Springwell

Creating Meaningful Activities for Clients Living with Dementia
2023-10-10 17:30 - 19:00
Working with clients living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia often creates the need for us to be creative in how we structure our time together with them. While some clients may still be able to direct how their time is spent with you (or they may have family members that provide direction), it is often up to us as caregivers to determine what to do with our clients with cognitive impairment, balancing both physical and cognitive needs. Join us for this interactive session where SHS caregivers will come together to discuss activity/program ideas that have worked for them and their clients, and brainstorm new ideas together as well.

Caregiver Support Group for SHS Employees
2023-09-26 18:00 - 19:15
As caregivers, we are often faced with challenging and emotional situations where some support from our peers can make a big difference. In the spirit of self-care, we have a Caregiver Support Group to provide an opportunity for caregivers to share (or just listen) to each other in a positive and supportive environment.
Led by Client Care Specialist Sue Ann Wasserman, we are pleased to host September’s meeting on Tuesday, the 26th in person.
Please register for this event by Sunday, September 24.

Family Support Group
2023-09-19 19:00 - 20:30
Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, September 19 from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group meeting time. Please register by Monday, September 18 to receive the Zoom link.

Navigating Solo Network Summer 2023 Get Together
2023-08-31 18:45 - 20:15
The Navigating Solo Network invites you to our virtual Navigating Solo Network Summer 2023 Get Together.
Thursday evening, August 31, 2023 6:45 – 8:15 pm, ET, 3:45 -5:15 pm PT
Connect with other “solos” in small group conversations, hear about other’s experiences, share your own, and learn from others.
The event is FREE and open to anyone in any location who identifies as a solo ager!
(An adult 55+ who, because of choice or circumstance, is without the support of adult children or close family members.)
Registration required: Register Here!
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Caregiver Support Group for SHS Employees
2023-08-29 18:00 - 19:15
As caregivers, we are often faced with challenging and emotional situations where some support from our peers can make a big difference. In the spirit of self-care, we have a Caregiver Support Group to provide an opportunity for caregivers to share (or just listen) to each other in a positive and supportive environment.
Led by Client Care Specialist Sue Ann Wasserman, we are pleased to host August’s meeting on Tuesday, August 29th via Zoom.
Please register for this event by Sunday, August 27.

Fraud Awareness
2023-08-17 16:00 - 17:00
Interested in learning how to avoid being scammed? Join us online via Zoom on Thursday, August 17th from 4 – 5 p.m. when Evan Diamond of Cambridge Savings Bank will present Fraud Awareness.
Scammers prey upon victims by earning their trust, by taking advantage of their greed, and by using scare tactics. They attack through postal mail, on the internet, by phone and even by diving into dumpsters. Developing a healthy skepticism will help to protect individuals from these criminals. Attendees will see 6 different scams acted out in “Red Flag Alert” and then discuss each one so that they can develop a keen sensitivity to many of the most common red flags of fraud.

RSVP deadline is August 15th.

The Zoom login will be emailed to registrants by the morning of August 17th.

Family Support Group
2023-08-15 19:00 - 20:30
Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, August 15 from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group meeting time. Please register by end of day Monday, August 13 to receive the Zoom link.

Essential Skills for Dementia Care (Training for SHS Employees)
2023-08-12 07:00 - 16:30
Presented by Tammy Pozerycki, Owner, Educator, and Consultant at Alternatives in Alzheimer’s 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.

Eligible 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 within one week of 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.

Event Schedule:

7:30 AM Registration and Coffee
8:00 AM ESDC curriculum
10:00-10:15 AM Break
10:15-Noon ESDC curriculum
12:00-12:30 PM Lunch
12:30-2:00 PM ESDC curriculum
2:00-2:15 PM Break
2:15-4:00 PM ESDC curriculum
4:00-4:30 PM Competency test & evaluation

RSVP required by Tuesday, August 8

Caregiver Support Group for SHS Employees
2023-07-25 18:00 - 19:15
As caregivers, we are often faced with challenging and emotional situations where some support from our peers can make a big difference. In the spirit of self-care, we have a Caregiver Support Group to provide an opportunity for caregivers to share (or just listen) to each other in a positive and supportive environment.
Led by Client Care Specialist Sue Ann Wasserman, we are pleased to host July’s meeting on Tuesday, the 25th in person.
Please register for this event by Sunday, July 23.

Caregiver Appreciation BBQ
2023-07-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Road, Concord, MA
Please join us under the big tent at Concord’s Verrill Farm for the Seniors Helping Seniors of Greater Boston & Metrowest annual summer barbecue! This will be a time to celebrate YOU for all of your hard work, commitment, dedication, and compassion. Come and enjoy food, fun, and connection with your SHS colleagues.

Advance registration is required by July 12th.

You may bring one guest but we must know in advance so that we have an accurate count for the food order.

If you are attending alone, put “1” in the box asking for the number of guests.

If you are bringing a guest, put “2” in the box asking for the number of guests, indicating the RSVP is for you and one guest.

Family Support Group
2023-07-18 19:00 - 20:30
Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, July 18 from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group meeting time. Please register by Monday, July 17 to receive the Zoom link.

Caregiver Support Group for SHS Employees
2023-06-27 18:00 - 19:30
As caregivers, we are often faced with challenging and emotional situations where some support from our peers can make a big difference. In the spirit of self-care, we have a Caregiver Support Group to provide an opportunity for caregivers to share (or just listen) to each other in a positive and supportive environment.
Led by Client Care Specialist Sue Ann Wasserman, we are pleased to host June’s meeting on Tuesday, June 27th via Zoom.
Please register for this event by Sunday, June 25.

"Ask the Nurse" - Q&A and Guided Conversation to Best Support Your Clients
2023-06-21 16:00 - 17:00
During this interactive presentation, Sarah Bourque, RN, MSN, CMC, will:

address common medical conditions that seniors face and what to look out for
tips/tricks for assisting clients when using a walker/cane
helpful tips when getting a client in/out of the car
AND answer any questions that you may have that you’d like addressed by a Nurse and Aging Life Care Professional

Family Support Group
2023-06-20 19:00 - 20:30
Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, June 20 from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group meeting time. Please register by Monday, June 19 to receive the Zoom link.

Caregiver Support Group for SHS Employees - In Person
2023-05-30 18:00 - 19:30
As caregivers, we are often faced with challenging and emotional situations where some support from our peers can make a big difference. In the spirit of self-care, we have a Caregiver Support Group to provide an opportunity for caregivers to share (or just listen) to each other in a positive and supportive environment.
Led by Client Care Specialist Sue Ann Wasserman, we are pleased to host May’s meeting on Tuesday, the 30th in person.
Please register for this event by Sunday, May 28.

How to Best Engage Clients with Aphasia
2023-05-30 11:00 - 12:00
Aphasia is a language disorder caused by damage in a specific area of the brain that controls language expression and comprehension and leaves a person unable to communicate effectively with others. During this presentation, you will learn how to best engage your clients who have aphasia either due to a stroke, Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

Family Support Group
2023-05-16 19:00 - 20:30
Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, May 16 from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group meeting time. Please register by end of day Monday, May 15 to receive the Zoom link.

The Dementia Friendly Experience! Presented by the Goddard House
2023-05-09 16:00 - 17:30
There are many people around us living with memory loss and dementia. Come on a 60-minute journey to learn empathic, positive responses and a greater understanding of the causes of dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease and some preventative measures. Goddard House Staff will present the workshop / lecture format.

Caregiver Support Group for SHS Employees
2023-04-25 18:00 - 19:30
As caregivers, we are often faced with challenging and emotional situations where some support from our peers can make a big difference. In the spirit of self-care, we have a Caregiver Support Group to provide an opportunity for caregivers to share (or just listen) to each other in a positive and supportive environment.
Led by Client Care Specialist Sue Ann Wasserman, we are pleased to host April’s meeting on Tuesday, the 25th via Zoom.
Please register for this event by Sunday, April 23.

Family Support Group
2023-04-18 19:00 - 20:30
Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, April 18 from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group meeting time. Please register by end of day Monday, April 17 to receive the Zoom link.

Caregiver Movie Night (in person)
2023-04-13 18:00 - 20:00
SHS will be hosting a movie night at the office on Thursday, April 13th to watch the documentary, A Secret Love. This 2020 film explores the long-lasting romance between two women who, amid shifting times, kept their decades-long love a secret. But coming out later in life comes with its own set of challenges. (Run time: 1 hour, 22 minutes)
RSVP by Tuesday, April 11.

Family Support Group
2023-03-28 19:00 - 20:30
Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, March 28th from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group meeting time. Please register by end of day Monday, March 27 to receive the Zoom link.
Please note that this month’s support group is one week later than usual due to a schedule conflict.

Healing Through Our Shared Mourning
2023-03-28 18:00 - 19:30
The work we do is both uplifting and emotionally challenging. One of the greatest challenges we face is the loss of a meaningful client relationship. Our clients leave us in a variety of ways; they move to be with children, they stop service when they transition to assisted living, they die. Sometimes we don’t even have the chance to say “goodbye.”
During this unique opportunity, we will take the time to acknowledge these losses and to support one another. Group facilitator Sue Ann Wasserman will be joined by Executive Director Josh Obeiter and Associate Executive Director Jan Klein for this meeting. We hope you can make it to this special tribute to your clients and the important bond you shared.
Caregiver Support Group: Healing Through Our Shared Mourning
Date: Tuesday, March 28
Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: In person at the SHS Office, 330 Bear Hill Road, Suite 305, Waltham
RSVP: Required by Sunday, March 26, by clicking the link below only if you can attend as space is limited

Caregiver Support Group
2023-02-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom Meeting
As caregivers, we are often faced with challenging and emotional situations where some support from our peers can make a big difference. In the spirit of self-care, we have a Caregiver Support Group to provide an opportunity for caregivers to share (or just listen) to each other in a positive and supportive environment.
Led by Client Care Specialist, Sue Ann Wasserman, we are pleased to host February’s meeting on Tuesday, the 28th on Zoom.
Please register for this event by Sunday, February 26th.

Family Support Group
2023-02-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom Meeting
Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, February 21 from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group meeting time. Please register by end of day Monday, February 20 to receive the Zoom link.

Essential Skills for Dementia Care (Training for SHS Employees)
2023-02-11 07:30 - 16:30
Presented by Tammy Pozerycki, Owner, Educator, and Consultant at Alternatives in Alzheimer’s 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.

Eligible 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 within one week of 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.

Event Schedule:

7:30 AM Registration and Coffee
8:00 AM ESDC curriculum
10:00-10:15 AM Break
10:15-Noon ESDC curriculum
12:00-12:30 PM Lunch
12:30-2:00 PM ESDC curriculum
2:00-2:15 PM Break
2:15-4:00 PM ESDC curriculum
4:00-4:30 PM Competency test & evaluation

Please RSVP by February 7.

Caregiver Support Group for SHS Employees
2023-01-31 18:00 - 19:30
As caregivers, we are often faced with challenging and emotional situations where some support from our peers can make a big difference. In the spirit of self-care, we have a Caregiver Support Group to provide an opportunity for caregivers to share (or just listen) to each other in a positive and supportive environment.
Led by Client Care Specialist Sue Ann Wasserman, we are pleased to host January’s meeting on Tuesday, the 31st via Zoom.
Please register for this event by Sunday, January 29th.
The Zoom link will be emailed to attendees by the morning of January 31.

Team Bowling
2023-01-29 15:00 - 17:00
Come join SHS colleagues for bowling, food and refreshments at Acton Bowladrome & Arcade. Seniors Helping Seniors will cover the cost of bowling, food and refreshments.
Please RSVP by January 20.

Family Caregiver Support Group
2023-01-17 19:00 - 20:30
Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, January 17 from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group meeting time. Please register by end of day Monday, January 16th to receive the Zoom link.
