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Alzheimer's Family Exchange Network

The Alzheimer's Family Exchange Network is a community bulletin board. Any person may post information which may be useful on the subject of memory impairment. This may include a book suggestion, community support, functions, helpful insights as to how to cope with Alzheimer's in general, or locating a support person who may share your concerns over coping with the illness.

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clarice of Sandwich
said... Hi, My 91 year old mother with progressing dementia will be returning from Long Island NY to Sandwich to live with my sister. We will be in need of help during the day ( medications, meals, bathing, dressing) as well as for some evening/ weekend hours. Can someone direct me to where i should begin to search for help?


Andrea of West Barnstable
said... Gerontology Intensive Workshop Series An Interdisciplinary Workshop Series for Service Providers Who Work Now or Want to Work with Older Adults Wednesday, September 23, 2009 through Wednesday, January 20, 2010 (All Seminars Run 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Rm. 115 of the South Building - CCCC - West Barnstable Campus) To register please call 508-375-4012 and enroll in course WHN014-64 For more information please contact: Rosemary Dillon, Director of Allied Health and Gerontology 508/362-2131 x 4451


Susan of Harwich, MA
said... Anyone able to help me find out how to do a proper background check when hiring a private home health aide for my mother?


Contact Kristine Callahan of Hyannis, MA
said... Emeritus Senior Living at Whitehall Estate

Hosts an Instructional Workshop Presented by

Jewish Family & Community Services

November 18th 2008 from 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m

“Helping your parents with lifestyle changes”

Are you struggling with decisions about your parents and their future? We're here to help. A panel of social, legal, and healthcare professionals come together to help you navigate these tough waters. This free workshop will answer all the social and economic questions you may have regarding Retirement & Assisted Living options.

If you are care giving aging parent’s long distance or here on Cape Cod, this workshop is for you. Space is limited so please call for reservations. Light refreshments offered.


Steven of Orlando, Florida
said... Any one know of a website similar to Intergenerations for the state of Florida?


Holli of Plymouth, Ma
said... Paul Raia, President of MA. Alzheimers Association will be speaking at Stafford Hill Assisted Living in Plymouth on March 20th, from 9 to 11 am. For information contact Hilli Sponner at 508-830-9990


Lisa of Fall River, MA
said... Donna White will be speaking on "Compassion Fatigue" on October 5th, 2007 at Kimwell in Fall River MA. There is no fee for this seminar and CEUs will be provided. Please RSVP to Lisa in admissions 508-679-0106.


Lois André of West Barnstable MA
said... The Workforce Education Resource Center of Cape Cod Community College will be presenting a Fall Gerentology intensive this fall. Lois André Director, Workforce Education Resource Center, WERC Cotton Center for Real Estate Studies Cape Cod Community College 2240 Iyannough Road West Barnstable MA 02668 p 508-362-2131 ext. 4505 f 508-375-4181


   

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