Calendar of Events
Meeting Schedule:
January 26, 2010
Location: VNA Holyoke
Guest Speaker:
Please Join Us For
Risk Assessment and Interventions for Falls Prevention
Falls are not a normal part of aging and can be prevented.
Learn how to evaluate elders at risk for falls.
Learn about the interventions that can prevent falls.
Understand the train the trainer concept for falls prevention.
Presentation by
Jean Zaleski PT, MEd, Director of Community Resource Development at the
Jean is a member of the Home Safe Home committee of the Home Care
Please RSVP by
Maria @ 534-5691 or you may email msantinello@holyokevna.org
There is parking directly behind and on the side of our building.
Contact: RSVP to Jean Zaleski
February 23, 2010
Location: Heritage Hall South - Dialysis Unit Opening
Guest Speaker: Dr. Jonathan Slater
Overview: Dr. Jonathan Slater from American Renal Associates. His topic will be End Stage Renal Disease. We can provide a tour of the New Dialysis Center. The address is 65 Cooper Street
Contact: RSVP to Max Illingsworth/Nicole 789-8322
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March 30, 2010
Location: Glenmeadow
Guest Speaker: State Senator Patricia D. Jehlen
Overview: State Senator Patricia D. Jehlen (D-Somerville) will be the featured speaker at the March 30, 2010, Western Massachusetts Eldercare Professionals Association (WMEPA) meeting, which will start at 8:30 a.m. at Glenmeadow.
Senator Jehlen is currently serving her second term in the Massachusetts Senate and is Chair of the Committee on Elder Affairs. Her priority is "making equal choice real," so that seniors of all income levels can choose needed services.
Contact: RSVP to Linda Edwards 567-7800
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April 27, 2010
Location: Reeds Landing
Guest Speaker: Kathy Smith, Director of Conferences and Special Events for the office of Special Programs at Springfield College
Overview: The topic is the Learning in Later Life program for people age 55 and older which offers courses, trips, library privileges, and admission to competitive athletic events, William Fine Arts series events, and other campus events.
Contact: RSVP to Sue More 782-1800
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May 25, 2010
Location: Memorial House on the Mercy Campus, First Floor Auditorium. Not in Weldon, Not in Mercy, located right next door to Mercy.
Guest Speaker: Dan Keenan, Senior VP of Government Relations for SPHS
Overview: "Views from the Front Line of Health Care Reform"
Contact: RSVP to Monica 262-2573
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June 29, 2010
Location: Heritage Woods
Guest Speaker: Carl Beane
Overview: Speaking about the history of the Red Sox and whatever else you'd like to talk about!
Contact: RSVP to Maxine Illingsworth 789-8332
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July 27,2010
Location: Orchard Valley
Guest Speaker: Gina Barry, Guardianship II
Overview: With the implementation of the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code (“MUPC”) as to guardianships and conservatorships, many new rules and procedures have been instituted in Massachusetts Probate Courts. For example, a guardian must seek specific authority to be able to admit an incapacitated person to a nursing facility. This provision alone has caused numerous difficulties that are being addressed by the Court. Several proposals have been made to address the various difficulties created by the MUPC, including the inability to quickly transfer a patient to the proper level of care due to the requirement for specific authority. This presentation will explain the current status of the MUPC as well as the various proposals that are currently pending.
Contact: RSVP to Elena Leon 596-0006
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August 31, 2010
Location: Keystone Commons
Guest Speaker: Jan Caswell
Overview: Jan Caswell from Jan Caswell Associates will be presenting information regarding the needs of late-deafened adults and the elder popluation as they continue to maintain their independence. Jan is known for her warm smile, her sense of humor, her optimisim and strong work ethic. Jan's creative approach to problem solving has resulted in increased quality for life for many deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Jan is a nationally known expert in the field of deafness and hearing impairment for more than three decades, and is fluent in American Sign Language.
Contact: RSVP to Beth Edelberg Cardillo 583-6611
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September 28, 2010
Location: Jewish Geriatric Services
Guest Speaker:
Contact: RSVP to Mary Caplin 567-6211
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October 26, 2010
Location: Loomis Village, South Hadley
Guest Speaker:
Overview:
Contact: RSVP to Denise Beaulieu 532-5325
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November - No Meeting This Month
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December - Annual meeting will be held on November 30th at the Clarion Hotel in West Springfield, MA. Details to follow.