Elder Care Information Sessions

All sessions will be held at First Baptist Church, 2 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067

A light meal will be served at 6 PM and sessions will begin promptly at 6:30 PM

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March 26: Maximizing Safety and Elder Independence

Ashley Salvail, MS OTR/L, CAPS and Trevor Winnegge, PT,DPT,MS,OCS,CSCS

• Strategies for fall prevention
• Recommendations on equipment and home modifications to maximize safety and independence
• Simple exercises to maintain strength, flexibility, and balance
• Suggestions for caregivers to maximize carryover for loved ones with memory loss

April 2: Resources for Elders and Caregivers, Strategies to Prevent Caregiver Burnout

 Lisa Boockoff, Community Relations Manager, HESSCO (Health and Social Services Consortium) Elder Services

• Information and Referral Specialists who can help you access an extensive network of experienced professionals to answer your questions and link you with resources and referrals in your area
• Nutritional counseling, as well as social groups, congregate and home-delivered meals
• Money-management
• Caregiver Support
• Health Insurance Information

 Carol Lynn Betty, LPN; Caregiver Support Group Facilitator 

• Caregiver Support and strategies to prevent caregiver burnout - diagnosis, caregiver support and health, environmental issues, community services, documents, and long-term planning

April 9: 6:00 PM: Financial and Legal Planning

Artika Angel, Estate and Elder Law Advisory PLLC 28 South Main Street, Sharon, MA 02067

Main topics will include:

• What essential estate planning documents do you need to protect your assets and ensure your wishes are honored in the event of death, disability or incapacity?
• How to avoid probate complications for your heirs.
• How to minimize or eliminate Massachusetts estate taxes.
• How to safeguard your assets from unexpected long-term care costs.