Modern Pronouns: They is Correct

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

Using “they and them” in the singular may seem to go against what you learned about grammar in grade school, but you’ve probably been noticing a lot of people using the pronouns they/them instead of he/him or she/her… so many people that Massachusetts now offers M, F, and X gender markers on driver’s licenses, and […]

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New Date! Tips & Tools for Senior Safety at Home – June 8th

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

SHS Caregivers please join us at 4:30 on Wednesday, June 8th, when Jodi Bornstein, an occupational therapist at Hebrew SeniorLife, will offer tips and tricks for keeping seniors as safe and as independent as possible at home. This presentation will be held in-person at our office and will include ideas/tools for making clients' homes/environments safe(r) and […]

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Family Caregiver Support Group

Zoom Meeting

Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, June 21st 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 (Rescheduled)

Zoom Meeting

This event has been rescheduled from June 27th. 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 […]

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Family Caregiver Support Group

Zoom Meeting

Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, July 19th 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

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

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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Caregiver Appreciation BBQ

Hi all, it's that time of year again! We're thrilled to announce that our Caregiver Appreciation BBQ is back! The Caregiver Appreciation BBQ is a time to celebrate YOU for all of your hard work, commitment, dedication, and compassion! There will be lots of food, festivities, and connection with your caregiver colleagues. The BBQ will be held on Saturday, July […]

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Medical Marijuana and Other Non-Traditional Uses

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

Are you curious about medical marijuana? If so, please join us in the office on Monday afternoon, August 8th, when Mikayla Bell, Community Outreach + New England Treatment Access (NETA) Cares Manager, will be at the SHS office to discuss Medical Marijuana and Other Non-Traditional Uses. This is an opportunity  to learn about the uses of medical marijuana in older […]

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Family Caregiver Support Group

Zoom Meeting

Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, August 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 […]

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Essential Skills for Dementia Care (Training for SHS Employees)

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

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, […]

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Caregiver Support Group for SHS Employees

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 […]

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Creating Meaningful Activities for Clients Living with Dementia

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

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 […]

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