The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following programs for caregivers of people living with dementia as well as other related educational opportunities.
The Executive Office of Aging & Independence (AGE) partners with the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
to host the Caring for the Caregiver Webinar Series. This virtual series connects family caregivers in
Massachusetts with information and resources regarding their caregiver responsibilities, as well as tips to
care for themselves.
The next webinar topic is “When the Brain’s Warning System Fails: Understanding Dementia’s Hidden Challenge,” which will take place on Tuesday, October 21st from noon to 1:00 pm. More details and registration is available here.
Please see the following programs hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association of Mass./NH:
- Virtual Program for Caregivers:
October 18 at 10 AM ► Building Foundations of Caregiving
October 22 at 10 AM ► Communicating Effectively (Hosted by Point32Health)
October 23 at 12 PM ► Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
October 29 at 12 PM ► Supporting Independence
- All are Welcome
Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia will be offered Oct. 28th at 6pm
- In-Person Programs
October 17 at 9:30 AM ► Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body
This program will take place at the Chelmsford Senior Center, 75 Groton Rd, Chelmsford, MA 01863. To register, please call (978) 251-0533 or email ndussault@chelmsfordma.gov.
October 21 at 3 PM ► Communicating Effectively
This program will take place at the Village at Proprietor’s Green, 10 Village Green Way, Marshfield, MA 02050. To register, please call (781) 566-0060.
October 22 at 10:30 AM ► Supporting Independence
This program will take place at Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867. Seats are limited; please call to register: (781) 942-6794.
October 22 at 10:30 AM ► Building Foundations of Caregiving
This program will take place at Pleasant Street Center, 49 Pleasant St, Reading, MA 01867. Seats are limited; please call to register: (781) 942-6794.
October 24 at 12:30 PM ► Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body
This program will take place at the Blandford Council on Aging, 1 Russell Stage Rd, Suite 3, Blandford, MA 01008.
October 28 at 12 PM ► Building Foundations of Caregiving
This program will take place at the Pembroke Council on Aging, 128 Center St, Pembroke, MA 02359. To register, call (781) 294-8220; this is a lunch & learn so please register in advance. Hosted by the South Shore Alzheimer’s Association Community Partnership.
October 28 at 5 PM ► Communicating Effectively
This program will take place at Laurentide at Mashpee Commons, 64 Great Neck Rd S, Mashpee, MA 02649. To register, please call Samantha Delaney at (508) 539-1300 or email sdelaney@laurentidemashpeecommons.com.
October 29 at 6 PM ► Communicating Effectively
This program will take place at the Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St, Plaistow, NH 03865.