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Natick, MA 01760
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Newton Centre, MA 02459
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Wellesley, Massachusetts 02482
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25 Washington Street
Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481
617-219-1520
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Waltham, MA 02453
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Join us for our community programming hosted by Newton-Wellesley Hospital Community Health and The Newton-Wellesley Community Collaborative. All events are free and open to everyone. Please note the format of the program(s) you are attending; most are virtual, with a few being held in person. Please join as many programs as you would like by registering via the links below. We encourage you to share this information with family, friends, and among your networks.
Hosted by the NWH Heart Health and Wellness Council The following are free of charge and do not require registration. All are welcome.
Jewish Community Center of Greater Boston’s indoor track (333 Nahanton St, Newton). In collaboration with the Needham Senior Center. NWH’s Jessica Rolanti, Occupational Therapist will provide a discussion on Mindfulness.
Veteran’s Field (385 Forest St, Waltham). In collaboration with the Waltham Senior Center. One of NWH’s pharmacists will give an informational talk about Sleep Aides and supplements.
UMASS campus at Mount Ida (100 Carlson Ave, Newton). In collaboration with the Newton Park and Recreation Department. NWH’s Heart Health and Wellness Council Chair, Beth Keane, will provide relaxation techniques to use in response to the stressors in daily life.
The Heart Health and Wellness Council is hosting a webinar titled: “Sleep: Myths and Truths." Expert clinicians will delve into aspects of our sleep. We will explore the importance of sleep and how good and bad sleep can affect your health, the effectiveness of sleep supplements and other types of sleep aids. Clinicians will share a variety of insights related to sleep. The event will feature Dr. Aran Kadar and Dr. Amrit Misra and a question-and-answer session will be moderated by Dr. George Philippides.
The event is virtual and free of charge.
Register for event
Each of the sessions below will be conducted by Julie Norstrand, PhD, MSW, MS. Consultant with Help My Aging Parents, LLC
The vast majority of individuals want to age in place. In this presentation, aging in place in its many forms will be discussed along with the considerations that ought to be made in selecting which type of living situation best suits you. Deciding what your optimal living situation is requires some self-reflection as to what aging in place means to you!
Join event on June 13
At what point do you ask for help or accept care? This is a challenge for many older people because it can feel as if a of independence is being challenged. This presentation will address this sensitive issue from the perspective of the aging parent and how to handle the transition of going from giving care (raising your children) to receiving it (now needing some form of assistance from adult children).
Join event on June 20
Ideas about preparing for caregiving will be shared with the goal of reducing stress and avoiding challenges. This session will cover the practical step by step approaches to planning for caregiving. The key points you will gain from this session include: 1) Evaluating the situation when to step in to offer support; 2) What the conversation should consist of / topics to cover; 3) Setting up a plan collaboratively; and 4) Services and resources for older adults.
Join event on Sept 18
This session will focus on ways to manage the emotional challenges that many caregivers experience. The key points you will gain from this session include: 1) What it means to be a caregiver; 2) Caregiver stress syndrome; 3) Emotional stressors; 4) How to manage stress; and 5) Services and resources for caregivers.
Join event on Sept. 25
Past virtual events are on the NWH You Tube Page. View virtual events