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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 (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. \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. \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\n\n  \nRSVP required by Tuesday\, September 30.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/essential-skills-for-dementia-care-for-shs-caregivers-3/
LOCATION:Seniors Helping Seniors\, 60 Hickory Drive Suite 2000\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brain Health & Alzheimer’s: What Everyone Should Know
DESCRIPTION:The last few years have been an exciting time for Alzheimer’s researchers\, with the introduction of new medications that may help to slow the speed of neurodegeneration\, and the advent of new blood tests that may open the door to early detection of the disease. Join Dr. Anne Berry\, Associate Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Brandeis University\, and Dr. Tom Morin\, Postdoctoral Fellow at MGH and Brandeis\, for a broad overview of the latest discoveries in the field of Alzheimer’s research. They’ll cover topics like: What is Alzheimer’s disease? What are some lifestyle choices we can all make to keep our brains healthy as we get older? They’ll also highlight work they are conducting right here in Waltham through Dr. Berry’s Brandeis Aging Brain Study.\n\n\n\n\nLearn More about their work at: brandeis.edu/psychology/neurochemistry-cognition\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease register for the event by Friday\, October 3rd.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/brain-health-alzheimers-what-everyone-should-know/
LOCATION:Seniors Helping Seniors\, 60 Hickory Drive Suite 2000\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
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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\, October 20 to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/family-support-group-online-via-zoom-20/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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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 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\, October 26.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/caregiver-support-group-for-shs-employees-39/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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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 a perfect option for those living with early stage dementia.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/day-trippers-info-session-4/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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