NEWS

December Education Programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH

Nov 26, 2024

The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following virtual and in-person programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH happening throughout December:

Virtual Programs For Caregivers

December 10 at 12 PM ► Communicating Effectively

December 11 at 6 PM ► Exploring Care & Support Services

December 12 at 6 PM ► Supporting Independence

December 17 at 6 PM ► Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors

December 19 at 12 PM ► Dementia Conversations

All Are Welcome

Tips for Navigating the Holidays (special program)

The holiday season can be a joyful time, but for caregivers of older adults, the season can give rise to stress, frustration, anger and anxiety. This presentation will help caregivers prepare for the holidays and make interactions positive and meaningful. This program will be offered twice:

December 5 at 6 PM ► Click Here To Register

December 11 at 12 PM ► Click Here To Register

December 18 at 12 PM ► Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research

In-Person Programs

December 3 at 11 AM ► Building Foundations of Caregiving

This program will take place at Weeks Public Library, 36 Post Rd, Greenland, NH 03840.

December 4 at 6 PM ► Caregiving 101

This program will take place at the Beverly YMCA, 254 Essex St, Beverly, MA 01915. To register, please contact Aynsley Harrington at harringtona@northshoreymca.org or (978) 564-3468. Hosted by the Beverly YMCA and Senior Care Inc.

December 5 at 10:30 AM ► Exploring Care & Support Services

This program will take place at the Lancaster Community Center, 39 Harvard Rd, Lancaster, MA 01523. To register, please call (978) 733-1249.

December 6 at 10 AM ► Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia

This program will take place at Harbor Health PACE, 479 Torrey St, Brockton, MA 02301. Hosted by Informatix Health and the Harbor Health PACE program.

December 6 at 10 AM ► Know The 10 Warning Signs

This program will take place at the Rockport Council on Aging, 58 Broadway, Rockport, MA 01966. To register, please call Cal Workman at (978) 546-2573.

December 11 at 6 PM ► Navigating the Holidays

This program will take place at the Derry Public Library, 64 E. Broadway, Derry, NH 03038.

December 17 at 4 PM ► Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research

This program will take place at The Atrium at Cardinal Drive, 153 Cardinal Drive, Agawam, MA 01001.