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CAREGIVING CHRONICLES

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

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Hearthstone Alzheimer Care presenting workshop for those caring for a loved one with memory issues in Southborough on Sept. 26

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Anyone caring for a loved one at home with memory challenges is invited to attend a free workshop entitled “The Glass Is Half Full” on Monday, Sept. 26 at the Southborough Senior Center.

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Southborough Senior Center hosting “Meet Me at the Movies and Make Memories” program on February 15

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The Southborough Senior Center invites people living with memory loss and their caregivers to join them for “Meet Me at the Movies and Make Memories: An Interactive Film Experience” which will run from 1-3 p.m. on Wednesday, February 15 at the Southborough Senior Center.

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See the impact the Savvy Caregiver program makes and learn about the next offering of the workshop in Southborough in July

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Are you caring for a loved one with dementia and struggling with the complexity, strain and stress of being a caregiver? We can help. The Savvy Caregiver Program is a FREE six-session training series for family and friends who are active caregivers caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. Watch a video testimonial about the benefits of the program and find out how to register for the next Savvy Caregiver workshop in the area starting in July in Southborough.

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How caregivers can help make their homes safer for a loved one with dementia

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Home safety is an important concern for every household, but it is especially critical if you are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. The Alzheimer’s Disease Education and Referral Center has provided some helpful tips to make help caregivers make their homes safer for their loved ones with dementia.

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West River Hospice offering support programs for bereavement in MetroWest this fall

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Navigating through the waves of grief after the loss of a loved one can be difficult with its many undercurrents and difficult terrain. A six- or eight-week adult support group is often helpful as you maneuver into this uncharted territory. The West River Hospice Bereavement Program offers support groups that are facilitated by professional staff who understand that some people participate by talking and others by listening.