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 September:
Virtual Programs For Caregivers:
September 5 at 6 PM ► The Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
September 10 at 12 PM ► The Empowered Caregiver: Supporting Independence
September 18 at 6:30 PM ► The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively
September 21 at 10 AM ► Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
September 26 at 12 PM ► The Empowered Caregiver: Exploring Care & Support Services
Virtual Programs – All Are Welcome:
September 11 at 6 PM ► Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
September 16 at 6 PM ► What Alzheimer’s Research Means to Me: A Conversation with Early-Stage Advocate Ralph Carmona (SPECIAL PROGRAM)
September 17 at 12 PM ► Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
September 24 at 6 PM ► Healthy Living For The Brain & Body
September 26 at 6 PM ► Research Advances in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Presented by Claire Sexton, DPhil, Senior Director, Scientific Programs and Outreach, Alzheimer’s Association. Learn the importance of an early and accurate diagnosis, understand the range of therapeutic approaches in development, and identify the major modifiable risk factors for dementia.
In-Person Programs:
September 10 at 1 PM ► Alz Meet Up: Apple Picking
Join us at Brookdale Fruit Farm in Hollis, NH, for a Fall favorite: apple picking! Alz Meet Ups are early-stage engagement opportunities for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimer or dementia to interact through group activities. This program will take place at Brookdale Fruit Farm, 41 Broad St, Hollis, NH.
September 11 at 7 PM ► The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively
This program will take place at the Middleborough Council on Aging, 558 Plymouth St, Middleborough, MA 02346. To register, please call the Middleborough Council on Aging at 508-946-2490
September 16 at 5:30 PM ► The Empowered Caregiver: Effectively Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
This program will take place at the Gilford Public Library, 31 Potter Hill Rd, Gilford, NH 03249.
September 17 at 3:30 PM ► Documentary Viewing: “Keys, Bags, Names, Words”
This program will take place at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Auditorium E, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03766. To register, contact Melissa Grenier at mgrenier@alz.org.
About the film: “Keys, Bags, Names, Words” is a quirky and inspiring lens portraying stories of both the personal and global impacts of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, while following a cohort of young scientists and artists from around the world as they harness every aspect of creativity, humor and compassion to lead the way towards hope and resilience.
September 17 at 4 PM ► The Empowered Caregiver: Effectively Responding to Dementia-Related Behavior
This program will take place at the Braintree Department of Elder Affairs, 71 Cleveland Ave, Braintree, MA 02184. To register, please call the Braintree Department of Elder Affairs at 781-848-1963.
September 17 at 6 PM ► The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively
This program will take place at the Exeter Public Library, 4 Chestnut St, Exeter, NH 03833.
September 19 at 12:30 PM ► Ten Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
This program will take place at the Sturbridge Senior Center – Temporary Home, Federated Church, 8 Maple St, Fiskdale, MA 01518. To register, please call the Senior Center at (508) 347-7575.
September 23 at 3 PM ► The Empowered Caregiver: Communicating Effectively
This program will take place at the Falmouth Public Library, 300 Main St, Falmouth, MA 02540. Pre-registration is required. Please visit the library website to sign up, call 508-457-2555 x7, or email us at info@falmouthpubliclibrary.org.
September 24 at 12 PM ► Healthy Living For The Brain & Body
This program will take place at Benefits Advisors Group, LLC, Jefferson Office Park, Building 800, 800 Turnpike Road, North Andover, MA 01845.
September 24 at 1 PM ► Managing Money: A Caregiver’s Guide to Finances
This program will take place at the Woburn Senior Center, 144 School St, Woburn, MA 01801. To register, please call Samantha Stone at 781-897-5903.
September 25 at 10 AM ► Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia
This program will take place at the Blaisdell Memorial Library, 129 Stage Rd, Nottingham, NH 03290.
September 25 at 1:30 PM ► Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body
This program will take place at the Wellesley Council on Aging, 500 Washington St, Wellesley, MA 02482. To register, please email Kevin McDonald at kmcdonald@wellesleyma.gov or call (781) 235-3961
September 25 at 6 PM ► Healthy Living For Your Brain & Body
This program will take place at the Plaistow Public Library, 85 Main St, Plaistow, NH 03865.
September 26 at 12:15 PM ► Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
This program will take place at Springfield Museums, 21 Edwards St, Springfield, MA 01103.