The Diabetes Self-Management Program is a participant education program for people with diabetes. The program was developed by Stanford University and is offered in communities in the United States and several other countries. Family members, caregivers or friends may also attend.

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A Matter of Balance

01 Oct

10/01/2024

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Mendon Council on Aging/Senior Center

A Matter of Balance

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A Matter of Balance acknowledges the risk of falling and emphasizes practical coping strategies to reduce this fear. These strategies include promoting a view of falls and fear of falling as controllable, setting realistic goals for increasing activity, changing the environment to reduce fall risk factors, and promoting exercise to increase strength and balance.

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A Matter of Balance

02 Oct

10/02/2024

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Bernardston Council on Aging/Senior Center

A Matter of Balance

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My Life My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

03 Oct

10/03/2024

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Webster Housing Authority

My Life, My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

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The Chronic Disease Self Management Program (My Life, My Health) is a participant education program developed by Stanford University and offered in communities in the United States and several other countries. Participants are adults experiencing chronic health conditions such as: hypertension, arthritis, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, and diabetes. Family members, friends and caregivers can also participate. The program provides information and teaches practical skills on managing chronic health problems.

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Spanish A Matter of Balance

03 Oct

10/03/2024

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Lynn Community Health Center

A Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance Spanish

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A Matter of Balance reconoce el riesgo de caerse, pero enfatiza estrategias prácticas de afrontamiento para reducir este miedo. Estas estrategias incluyen promover una visión de las caídas y el miedo a las caídas como controlables, establecer metas realistas para aumentar la actividad, cambiar el entorno para reducir los factores de riesgo de caídas y promover el ejercicio para aumentar la fuerza y el equilibrio.

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Spanish A Matter of Balance

03 Oct

10/03/2024

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

North Shore Adult Day Health Care

A Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance Spanish

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Virtual Diabetes Self-Management Program

08 Oct

10/08/2024

6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

LifePath

Diabetes Self-Management Program

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Virtual Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

10 Oct

10/10/2024

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

LifePath

Chronic Pain Self-Management

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The Chronic Pain Self Management Program is a participant education program developed by Stanford University and offered in communities in the United States and several other countries. Participants are adults experiencing chronic pain. Family members, caregivers, and friends can also participate. The overall goal is to enable participants to build self-confidence to assume an active role in managing their chronic pain.

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

15 Oct

10/15/2024

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Lexington Community Center

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an education program to help family and friends caring for older adults with long-term health conditions (e.g., stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, and others) or for grandparents raising their grandchildren. Powerful Tools helps caregivers develop skills and confidence to better care for themselves while caring for others. The weekly topics range from reducing stress to communicating in challenging situation and mastering care giving decisions. Many caregivers have found this class beneficial, including those caring for a spouse or partner, or adult children caring for parents.

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Virtual Powerful Tools for Caregivers

15 Oct

10/15/2024

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Minuteman Senior Services

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an education program to help family and friends caring for older adults with long-term health conditions (e.g., stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, and others) or for Grandparents raising their grandchildren. Powerful Tools helps caregivers develop skills and confidence to better care for themselves while caring for others. The weekly topics range from reducing stress to communicating in challenging situation and mastering care giving decisions. Many caregivers have found this class beneficial, including those caring for a spouse or partner, or adult children caring for parents. The older adult, the participant is caring for, can be living with them, in a nearby community or across the country.

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My Life My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

18 Oct

10/18/2024

12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Elm Terrace

My Life, My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

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UCLA Memory Training

31 Oct

10/31/2024

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Northfield Senior Center

UCLA Memory Training

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Memory Training is a 4-session manualized course teaching memory enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning. Research has shown that the techniques are effective compensatory strategies for people with mild age-related memory challenges. This course is offered both virtually and in person.

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Events on 10/01/2024

01 Oct

Diabetes Self-Management Program

1 Oct 24

Wakefield

01 Oct

A Matter of Balance

1 Oct 24

Mendon

Events on 10/02/2024

02 Oct