Register today to be one of the fortunate healthcare professionals to attend this FREE National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners’ Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care one-day seminar. Your attendance is compliments of Seniors Helping Seniors. Attending this seminar saves you the cost of $250.00, which is the cost to attend plus the handbook. Upon completion […]
Overview Habilitation Training (HT) is a comprehensive behavioral approach to caring for people with dementia. It focuses not on what the person has lost due to the illness, but on his or her remaining abilities. HT creates and maintains positive emotional states through the course of each day. The dementia patient’s capabilities, independence and morale are […]
Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, November 16th 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 […]
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 […]
Please join us on Tuesday, December 7 for Seniors Helping Seniors of Greater Boston and Metrowest's annual holiday party celebrating our collective accomplishments of 2021! Come and enjoy food, drink and merriment with your SHS colleagues! SHS Annual Holiday Party Tuesday, December 7 6:30 - 9: 30 p.m. Papa Razzi 16 Washington Street (Route 16) Wellesley, MA Entertainment […]
Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, December 14th 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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Caregiver burden is presented regarding the spouse or life partner of a person with dementia. Often overlooked by healthcare professionals, the caregiver spouse or life partner becomes the forgotten patient. The risks associated with caregiver burden, assessment strategies, and overall care partner needs will be discussed. This virtual training session for SHS Family Caregivers will […]
On Tuesday, January 18, Betsy Simmons will be back to lead an online interactive session via Zoom where we will explore and practice self-care through compassionate awareness, breathing exercises, meditation, chair yoga and Qigong (gentle tai chi). Recommended attire is comfortable clothing for movement. Many of you know Betsy -- an SHS caregiver and long-time holistic […]
Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, January 18th 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 […]
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 […]