Healing Through Our Shared Mourning

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 […]

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Family Support Group

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 […]

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Caregiver Movie Night (in person)

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 […]

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Family Support Group

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 […]

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Caregiver Support Group for SHS Employees

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 […]

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The Dementia Friendly Experience! Presented by the Goddard House

Seniors Helping Seniors 330 Bear Hill Road, Suite 305, Waltham, MA, United States

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. 

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Family Support Group

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 […]

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How to Best Engage Clients with Aphasia

Seniors Helping Seniors 330 Bear Hill Road, Suite 305, Waltham, MA, United States

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.

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Caregiver Support Group for SHS Employees – In Person

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 […]

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Family Support Group

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 […]

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“Ask the Nurse” – Q&A and Guided Conversation to Best Support Your Clients

Seniors Helping Seniors 330 Bear Hill Road, Suite 305, Waltham, MA, United States

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 […]

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Caregiver Support Group for SHS Employees

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 […]

Free