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SUMMARY:Essential Skills for Dementia Care (Training for SHS Employees)
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nEligible 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.\n\nEvent Schedule:\n\n\n7:30 AM Registration and Coffee\n8:00 AM ESDC curriculum\n10:00-10:15 AM Break\n10:15-Noon ESDC curriculum\n12:00-12:30 PM Lunch\n12:30-2:00 PM ESDC curriculum\n2:00-2:15 PM Break\n2:15-4:00 PM ESDC curriculum\n4:00-4:30 PM Competency test & evaluation
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/essential-skills-in-dementia-care-for-shs-caregivers/
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SUMMARY:The Forgotten Patient - Event for SHS Family Caregivers
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nThis virtual training session for SHS Family Caregivers will be run by Tammy Pozerycki\, Owner\, Educator\, and Consultant at Alternatives in Alzheimer’s Care.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/the-forgotten-patient-event-for-shs-family-caregivers/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Graffeo":MAILTO:lisa@shsboston.com
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SUMMARY:Self Care for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nMany of you know Betsy — an SHS caregiver and long-time holistic health educator — from sharing her expertise at SHS on a number of important topics over the past few years.\n\n\nThis event will take place from 6-7:15 p.m. on Zoom.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/self-care-for-caregivers/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Graffeo":MAILTO:lisa@shsboston.com
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SUMMARY:Family Caregiver Support Group
DESCRIPTION: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 meeting time. \nPlease register by end of day Monday\, January 17th to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/family-caregiver-support-group-8/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Graffeo":MAILTO:lisa@shsboston.com
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Support Group for SHS Employees
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nLed by Client Care Specialist\, Sue Ann Wasserman\, we are pleased to host January’s meeting on Zoom.\n\nPlease register for this event by January 25th.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/caregiver-support-group-for-shs-employees-7/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Graffeo":MAILTO:lisa@shsboston.com
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