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Seeing mom and dad at the holidays?  Good time to assess their wellness.

Concerned about loved ones as they age? The holidays are often a time for happy reunions with aging parents, in-laws, aunts and uncles who you haven’t seen in months or perhaps even years.

A free, objective and informational seminar will provide some insight on what to look for and how to have meaningful conversations about aging choices will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 6 – 7:30 p.m. at the education and training center of FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, 109 Highland Avenue, Suite 301, Needham, MA  02494. There is ample, free parking both in the front and rear of the office building. Complimentary refreshments will be served.

The educational session will be led by Wendy Adlerstein, LSW, who has more than 20 years experience in working with seniors. She holds a B.A. from Clark University, in Psychology with a concentration in Sociology and Human Services. In addition to her Massachusetts License in Social Work, Wendy holds a Certificate in Gerontology from the Worcester Consortium Gerontology Program.

She is a member of the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA), formerly the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.  Finally, Wendy is a Certified Dementia Practitioner® in good standing from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners.

A holiday visit is the perfect time to assess how your loved one is doing because you are able to look for visual clues indicating signs of decline that you would not be able to glean through a telephone call.

The seminar will outline the 10 signs to watch for. This interactive presentation also encourages participants to ask questions and provide their own anecdotes.

A single, isolated sign doesn’t necessarily mean your loved one is in trouble. Sometimes you can just feel a change in a person even if you can’t articulate it. If there are numerous signs and you believe that your loved one may be having difficulty, you need to address it with your loved one and other close family members.

About FirstLight Home Care

FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of non-medical home care, helping individuals in more than 30 states achieve the quality of life they deserve. The company has set a new standard in home care by creating an unmatched Culture of Care that drives industry-leading client and employee satisfaction. FirstLight is a lifeline not only for seniors, but for people recovering from illness, injury or surgery; adults with disabilities; and anyone over the age of 18 who needs extra assistance. Care can be provided at private residences, as well as independent and assisted living communities.

To RSVP, please visit https://goo.gl/nZGS3F.

For additional information, please contact FirstLight Home Care of West Suburban Boston, (781) 559-0220, https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-west-suburban-boston/contact/.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Old Colony Elder Services Announces Elder Care Expo on April 12th

Old Colony Elder Services, an agency that serves elders, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers in 23 towns in the Brockton and South Shore area, will hold an Elder Care Expo on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Brockton Council on Aging located at 10 Father Kenney Way.

Elders, families and caregivers are invited to attend this free event which is sponsored by Old Colony Elder Services’ Family Caregiver Support Program (which is funded in part by The Older Americans Act, Title IIIE with support from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and the Old Colony Planning Council) and Elder Education and Community Outreach (EECO).

The event will feature health screenings, resource exhibits, refreshments, give-a-ways and raffles. Educational sessions include:

Rochelle Sugarman, Family Caregiver Support Supervisor at Old Colony Elder Services, will lead a seminar for caregivers on techniques for coping while caring for yourself and your loved ones.

Debra Bunszel, Certified Reflexologist, Reiki Master of Touch The Sole, will discuss the benefits of stress reduction and relaxation with a focus on the complementary techniques of reflexology and Reiki.

Deborah Ribak, LSW, of New England Sinai Adult Day Health, will provide One-on-One Consultation regarding Alzheimer’s disease issues and communication strategies.

For more information call Old Colony Elder Services 508-584-1561 ext. 272.

About Elder Education and Community Outreach (EECO)

EECO is dedicated to increasing public knowledge of programs and services available to elders and their caregivers thereby enabling them to make the best possible choices in meeting their individual needs. For more information about this group of Brockton-based providers, please contact Rochelle Sugarman, Family Caregiver Support Supervisor at Old Colony Elder Services 508-584-1561.

About OCES
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services is one of 27 private, non-profit corporations designated as Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES offers a number of programs to seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers such as Family Caregiver Support; Adult Family Care; Supportive Housing; Nutrition; Money Management; Protective Services and Home Care.

OCES serves elders, their families and caregivers in 23 towns in Southeastern Massachusetts:

Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.

The organization’s mission is to provide services that support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization. In 2009, OCES was honored with the Metro-South Chamber of Commerce’s “Economic Impact Award”. The agency has 140 employees. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org

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