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SUMMARY:Aging Well\, With Support: Recognizing When Help Is Needed
DESCRIPTION:We are pleased to share this upcoming presentation from Alder (formerly known as Life Care Advocates)\, a leading life care management group that helps older adults and their families navigate the complexities of aging.\n\n This presentation introduces families and paid companions to the role of an Aging Life Care Manager and explains when it’s time to bring one in. Using a practical checklist format\, it highlights common warning signs—such as safety concerns at home\, memory changes\, medication issues\, complex medical care\, stressful transitions\, caregiver burnout\, and financial or legal risks—while also addressing the needs of solo agers and the value of proactive planning before a crisis occurs. The session outlines how care managers assess needs\, coordinate services\, and support families through complex decisions\, with the goal of improving safety\, reducing crises\, and helping older adults maintain dignity\, autonomy\, and quality of life.\n\nAbout the presenter \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElizabeth Savage\, LICSW\, is a Senior Care Manager with more than 20 years of experience in aging and health services. A recognized expert in elder care\, she provides compassionate\, practical guidance to older adults and their families. Elizabeth is known for helping clients navigate complex care and housing decisions with clarity\, dignity\, and confidence. \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 2nd at 6PM \nSnacks and refreshments provided\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP by Wednesday\, April 1st. 
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/aging-well-with-support-recognizing-when-help-is-needed/
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\, April 20 to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/family-support-group-online-via-zoom-23/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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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 Wednesday\, April 15.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/essential-skills-for-dementia-care-for-shs-caregivers-4/
LOCATION:Seniors Helping Seniors\, 60 Hickory Drive Suite 2000\, Waltham\, MA\, 02451\, United States
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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.\n  \nPlease register by Wednesday April 22 to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/day-trippers-info-session-9/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Caregiver Connect & Share - SHS Employees
DESCRIPTION:Facilitated by Client Care Specialist Sue Ann Wasserman\, Caregiver Connect & Share is an opportunity for caregivers to share\, listen and learn with and from each other in a positive and caring environment. It’s a safe place for caregivers to share their experiences and feelings about their work and be supported by each other. Caregivers who have worked for SHS for two months to 10 years attend the Caregiver Chat. Topics that have been discussed are: dealing with your feelings around client loss\, help finding new activities to engage your client and asking for feedback on ways to respond to client’s resistance. It’s also a chance to talk about the joy that comes from this work. Come and share or just listen. Come meet fellow Caregivers\, support one another and learn from one another.\n\nPlease RSVP by Monday\, April 27 to receive the Zoom link
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/caregiver-connect-share-shs-employees/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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SUMMARY:Find out about this new Medicare benefit - Patient Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Medicare now covers patient advocacy services\, giving older adults and their caregivers access to expert support when they need it most. Join Umbra Health Advocacy founder and CEO Deb Gordon\, MBA\, BCPA\, to learn what this coverage means for you. Deb will explain how a credentialed patient advocate can help navigate complex medical situations\, reduce caregiver stress\, and make sure your loved one gets the care they deserve\, all covered by Medicare.\n\n\nDeb Gordon\, MBA\, BCPA\, Founder & CEO\, Umbra Health Advocacy\n\nRSVP by April 28th to receive Zoom link.
URL:https://shsboston.com/event/find-out-about-this-new-medicare-benefit-patient-advocacy/
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