InterGenerations: Family Exchange Network

Your Internet Guide to the resources devoted to serving older adults on
Cape Cod and the Islands.

Care Giving Exchange Network

The Care Giving Family Support Network is a community bulletin board. Any person may post information which may be useful on the subject of care giving. This may include a book suggestion, community supports, functions, helpful insights as to how to cope with caring for an elder, or in locating a support person who may share the concerns care givers have in common. Post your e-mail address on the bulletin board so that readers of the network can write you directly.

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Christine of Hyannis
said... Great Website!

mary merly of milford ct
said... Need help getting parents help/ They live in Eastham and I am in Ct.

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.

Jessica B. of Wellfleet
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Carey Leah of Sandwich
said... I am coming to visit and help my Sister who is caring for my Mother at home with Alzheimer's. She also works full time and cares for my Dad and her daughter. I have to help her. Any suggestions for what I could do or people to meet with would be Greatly Appreciated.

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

Kat of Grapevine Texas
said... I'm just starting down this road with my mom, who still lives in Bourne, where my siblings & I grew up. Her independent years are coming to an end with her current hospitalization. Any tips or suggestions you all have about where to start as far as agencies, home health care, etc would be greatly appreciated.

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.

Fran of Plymouth, MA
said... Thank you to everyone @ intergens for their help and support with placing my mother.....

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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Abbie Steele of Chilmark
said... My parents are not willing to be carless. They both have short term memory issues, but there are good days and not so good days. Fortunately, this transition will be eased by my presence, also increasing transportation public service, but it sure is trying. I trusted dad not to drive, but he drove to the bank while I was away for the morning. He had forgotten his license was taken when he failed the competency test. He has his old driver's license expired in 1999 and thought it good. I need to remove the license plates again. Anybody else been here? Nobody hurt, thank goodness. I cannot but see the changes and face up to them. I'm a slow learner I guess. Also I don't want to start treating them like children. This is a little confusing.

Geriatric Consultation Services of Providence, RI
said... Donna White will be speaking on "Compassion Fatigue" on March 29th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm at Cape Heritage in Sandwich MA. There is no fee for this seminar and CEUs will be provided. Call 508-888-8222 abd ask for Inez

Stephen Harting of Pawtucket RI
said... Thanks for your recent help with my grandmother, your site was very helpful.

Harborside Healthcare of Falmouth
said... SUPPORT GROUP-we hold an Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Support Group once a month at out facility in Falmouth-359 Jones Road. This month it is on Thursday, January 25th at 1:00. The meeting is run by Mary Lyn Barber from Alzheimer's Services of Cape Cod & the Islands.

Scotti finnegan of Easton
said... My brother is 58. He has a traumatic head injury which he suffered at the age of 20. He has very little short term memory and no physical challenges. He is very pleasant and loves people. He works at a sheltered workshop in Brockton, which he loves. I am looking for a compassionate and caring adult or living community who would be able to care for my brother when my husband and I are away. Our traveling would consist of some long weekends and occassional week to two week trips. I would appreciate any information about resources that I could access to explore happy and productive respite care for my brother.

thank you Scotti Finnegan

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