Caregiver Alliance of
Suffolk County

Highlights

Calendar of Events

COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT AND DEMENTIA:
What you need to know about Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias

FOR: Providers Who Work with Individuals with Cognitive Impairment or
Dementia (includes Information and Referral staff, Peer Support Counselors, ADRC
Alzheimer’s Liaisons, Family Caregiver Specialists, and Long-term Care Options
Counselors)

WHEN: March 19, 2009, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
WHERE: OLD COLONY ELDER SERVICES, INC.

For the flyer click here
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United for Elders Expo 2010
Central Boston Elder Services

Friday, June 25, 2010
UMASS BOSTON

For more information call 617-277-7416

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Visit our "Support Groups" Page to find out about ongoing Caregiver Support Groups that cater to your area or interest.

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Past Events

Coping with Early Memory Loss

Learn about treatment options for Mild Cognitive Impairment, early Alzheimer’s disease, and related disorders, tips for managing your day, and meaningful ways to improve your life.

Date: Thursday, October 15, 2009
Time: 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Presenter: Nicole McGurin
Place: Kit Clark Senior Services
Codman Square
645 Washington Street, Dorchester

The program is free, but reservations are required. To reserve
your spot, please contact Donna Allen at (617) 825.5000. For
those interested, an early-stage support group will be offered in this location in the coming weeks.

This program is intended for people with early memory loss and their families.

Click here for the flyer for this event

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Join Ethos for a Barbecue

That’s right; you and your caregiver are invited to one of the several barbecues being held at the following Senior Housing Congregate sites. RSVP is required.

You must call Janice at 617-522-6700x306 at least one week before the barbecue to reserve your spots. Starting at noon, there will be hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad and coleslaw. Don’t forget the cold lemonade and that luscious watermelon for dessert. There is a $1.75 suggested donation.

Nate Smith Friday, July 17, 2009
Holy Spirit Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Blake Estates Thursday, July 23, 2009
Veronica Smith Friday, July 24, 2009
Roslindale House Thursday, July 30, 2009
Back of the Hill Thursday, August 6, 2009
Roche Center Friday, August 21, 2009
Amory Street Friday, August 28, 2009

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The 2009 Greater Boston Senior Games are scheduled for May 13, 14, 15, 17 and 23 at William Devine Golf Course,  Langone Park, Boston Bowl, Sportsmen Tennis Club and the University of Massachusetts -Boston.

Click for the Flyer and the Registration Form.  It is open for people who are 50 years of age or older.  Please complete the form and send it to the following address by May 1, 2009: 

Commission on Affairs of the Elderly
One City Hall Plaza, Room 271
Boston
, MA 02201
Attention: Michael McColgan

The Greater Boston Senior Games provides athletes aged 50 and over with the opportunity to participate in events that contribute to a positive physical, mental, social and emotional well being, as well as reduce isolation and promote independence.