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CAREGIVING CHRONICLES

Information and resources that support your role in caring for a loved one.

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Alzheimer’s Association, Hearthstone Alzheimer Care offer free support and training for family caregivers

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Family caregivers caring for a loved one with Alzheimer`s have new sources of support, with the Alzheimer’s Association offering a free “Care Consultation” program and Hearthstone Alzheimer Care offering free trainings in the “I’m Still Here” approach to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s at home.

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Alzheimer’s event with author Greg O’Brien at Callahan Center in Framingham on Saturday

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The MetroWest Alzheimer`s Partnership will host author Greg O’Brien for “Learn How to Build a Better Day” on Saturday, April 11 at the Callahan Center in Framingham. O’Brien will discuss his book, On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s.

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Living with Alzheimer’s seminar being presented at the Holliston Senior Center on May 5

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Elder law attorney Arthur Bergeron, the Alzheimer’s Association and BayPath Elder Services will present a seminar on “Living with Alzheimer’s: Staying Home and Staying Safe” Tuesday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Holliston Senior Center.

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Educational forum on fitness for mind and body for people with dementia on Nov. 7 in Framingham

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The MetroWest Alzheimer’s Partnership and the Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire Chapter will host an educational forum for caregivers, families and professionals called “Ageless Grace: Timeless Fitness for Mind and Body for People with Dementia” at the Callahan Center in Framingham on Saturday, Nov. 7.

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Traditions of Wayland hosting “A Walk in their Shoes” event as part of Alzheimer’s Association’s Longest Day on June 20

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Traditions of Wayland is participating in the Alzheimer`s Association’s Longest Day event on Monday, June 20 with “A Walk in their Shoes,” an experimental learning program to better understand how someone with dementia perceives the world around them.

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Callahan Center will host “Conversations about Dementia” forum in Framingham on Nov. 5

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The Callahan Center will host an educational forum featuring Dr. Paul Raia on Saturday, November 5 in Framingham.

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Alzheimer’s Association holding forum on communication strategies for people with dementia Jan. 5 in Framingham

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The Alzheimer`s Association will hold an education forum on Effective Communication Strategies for People with Dementia at Heritage at Framingham Senior Living on January 5. Learn about how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, how to learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and how to identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.

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Alzheimer’s Association hosting Introduction to Mindfulness educational program Jan. 17 in Watertown

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The Alzheimer’s Association Massachusetts/New Hampshire is hosting an Introduction to Mindfulness Education program on Tuesday, January 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Alzheimer’s Association office in Watertown.

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Alzheimer’s Association holding educational events and workshops in MetroWest

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The Alzheimer’s Association of Massachusetts/New Hampshire is offering a number of educational events in Framingham, Millis, Milford and Marlborough in the coming months.

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Pleasantries hosting forum on effective communication strategies for people with dementia Feb. 28 in Marlborough

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The Alzheimer’s Association will hold an education forum on “Effective Communication Strategies for People with Dementia” at Pleasantries Adult Day Services in Marlborough on February 28. Learn about how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer’s, how to learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and how to identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.