The Friends of Rogers Free Library are sponsoring a series of 6 new programs for caregivers and others who may be coping with a serious illness or interested in issues around aging.
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Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
Please join me for these free, informative sessions for caregivers and anyone facing serious illness or end of life issues. The educational portion of these events will also be available via zoom. Attend one or all. Bring a friend! Click here for more information on each program.
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
A legacy refers to something that is passed on and a legacy project provides an opportunity through words and/or images to share a story. Our stories are an opportunity to reflect and honor our personal perspectives, lived experiences, meaningful moments, and lessons learned. A legacy project can be one activity or a series of activities to be incorporated into a final project. We will discuss the positive impact legacy work can have on an older adult, as well as their family, and share ideas, inspiration, and provide resources.
LeadingAge RI is an organization of non-profit providers of aging services. https://www.leadingageri.org/
Zoom presentation and Discussion around the book Being Mortal by Atul Gawande MD. Sponsored by the Lapham Community Center in New Canaan Ct. https://www.newcanaan.info/community/lapham_community_center/index.php
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
The Friends of Rogers Free Library are sponsoring a series of 6 new programs for caregivers and others who may be coping with a serious illness or interested in issues around aging. It will begin on Tuesday September 12th at the Bristol Library (525 Hope Street) at 3 pm in the Herreshoff Room. It is coordinated by Bonnie Evans, a geriatric nurse practitioner, caregiver advocate, and end-of-life doula. Programs can be attended in person or accessed online through the library website https://rogersfreelibrary.org/featured-programs/ . There is no registration necessary, come to any or all and share this with a friend.
Dates and scheduled topics include:
To continue to live well and maximize the physical, emotional, and spiritual health of caregivers, techniques for self-care and fostering resilience will be reviewed, as well as how to support those caregivers around us. This information could benefit all of us.
Grief is deeply personal with no right or wrong or “normal” time frame. Incorporating the short book by C.S. Lewis, A Grief Observed, we will discuss the different types of grief, possible symptoms experienced, and some strategies for coping with the loss of a loved one.
Even after 40 years of the hospice benefit, misperceptions continue. Rhonda Taddei is a hospice RN and will provide a detailed presentation on the hospice guidelines, the services offered, and when to consider this specialized care.
We may not expect or plan to for this, yet we may find ourselves in this situation or would like to support someone who is. Signs and symptoms that may be experienced when someone is dying, along with psychological and spiritual issues facing patients and families during this time will be discussed.
Dementia is a broad term that is used to describe the loss of cognitive function and other related symptoms. Clinical psychologist Paul Malloy will review the different types of dementia, how symptoms may progress, and the impact on family caregivers.
The goal may be to organize and edit our belongings, but where to start? Let’s talk about tips and resources available that offer some guidance on getting important papers, records, and possessions simplified so that our families won’t have to. Reducing clutter in our home environment is also good for our mental health!
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
The books Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom and Can We Talk About Something More Pleasant by Roz Chast will be discussed. Click for more information.
Kelly Baxter will discuss the value of palliative care and when to consider this extra layer of support. Click for more details.
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
I will discuss the value of end of life planning and review relevant Rhode Island documents. Click for more details.
Authors of the book Feel Me Brave discuss loss and how to keep our hearts open. Click for more details.
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
Learn how to navigate the healthcare system on behalf of your loved one. Click for more details.
Please join me for a caregiver support session where we draw from the inspiration found in the books Being Mortal by Atul Gawande and The Unexpected Journey of Caring by Donna Thomson and Zachary White. Click for more details.
Offered the third Thursday of every month. Click for more details and location.
This support group will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Click for more details and location.
