BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Seniors Helping Seniors: Greater Boston & Metrowest - ECPv6.16.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://shsboston.com
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Seniors Helping Seniors: Greater Boston & Metrowest
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T163000
DTSTAMP:20250307T181501Z
CREATED:20250307T181501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T181501Z
UID:5410-1743838200-1743870600@shsboston.com
SUMMARY:Essential Skills for Dementia Care (For SHS Caregivers)
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Tammy Pozerycki\, Care Manager and Dementia Educator with Clear Guidance\, Essential Skills for Dementia Care 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. \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 shortly after seminar 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. \nRSVP required by Tuesday\, April 1. \nEvent Schedule: \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-for-dementia-care-for-shs-caregivers-2/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T163000
DTSTAMP:20250318T200951Z
CREATED:20250318T200706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T200951Z
UID:5434-1744300800-1744302600@shsboston.com
SUMMARY:Day Trippers - Info Session
DESCRIPTION:In this informational session\, learn more about Day Trippers\, our new\, first-of-its-kind program offering that blends Seniors Helping Seniors companion care model with a new opportunity to engage with peers in their community\, in a structured and casual setting. This is perfect option for those living with early stage dementia.  \nPlease register by Tuesday\, April 8  to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/day-trippers-info-session/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250415T203000
DTSTAMP:20250207T131100Z
CREATED:20250207T131100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T131100Z
UID:5302-1744743600-1744749000@shsboston.com
SUMMARY:Family Support Group - Online via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:This informal facilitated support group\, open to family members caring for a loved one\, will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment.  The support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those who RSVP will be sent the Zoom link on the morning of the support group meeting date. \nPlease register by Monday\, April 14 to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/family-support-group-online-via-zoom-15/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20250305T185825Z
CREATED:20250207T133727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T185825Z
UID:5317-1744912800-1744920000@shsboston.com
SUMMARY:Book Club for SHS Caregivers
DESCRIPTION:In Love: A Memoir of Love and Loss by Amy Bloom\nThis powerful memoir by New York Times bestselling author Amy Bloom is an illuminating story of two people whose love leads them to find a courageous way to part — and of a woman’s struggle to go forward in the face of loss. \n \nPlease register for this event by Monday\, April 14.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/book-club-for-shs-caregivers/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T191500
DTSTAMP:20250207T131928Z
CREATED:20250207T131928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250207T131928Z
UID:5308-1745949600-1745954100@shsboston.com
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 SHS caregivers to share (or just listen) to each other in a positive and supportive environment. The group is facilitated by SHS Client Care Specialist Sue Ann Wasserman.\n\nPlease register for this event by Sunday\, April 27.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/caregiver-support-group-for-shs-employees-33/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR