Calendar of Events
Meeting Schedule:
Meetings start at 8:30 for breakfast and networking. 9:00 for introductions and speaker. Please rsvp to the host.
January 31,2012
Location: Orchard Valley
Guest Speaker: Country Bank and the Wilbraham Police Department
Overview: Our speakers for the January 31st WMEPA meeting will be Country Bank and the Wilbraham Police Department. Topic is Identity Theft and Scams…especially as pertains to the elderly, but useful information for everyone.
Contact: RSVP to Elana Leon (413) 596-0006
February 28, 2012
Location: Wingate at Springfield, 215 Bicentennial Highway, Springfield, MA
Overview: How much time do you spend reading labels in the grocery store? Carrie Taylor, Big Y’s Lead Registered Dietitian, will explain how the NuVal® Scoring System helps shoppers find nutritious foods in seconds versus minutes— so you can reach your nutrition goals without missing a beat. You’ll gain a better understanding how foods are evaluated by the NuVal® Scoring System as well as how to best use NuVal® Scores to “trade up” while grocery shopping. Please note: The speaker requests you invite your organization’s staff trainer as a guest to learn how to educate staff and/or clients on best ways to implement the program. *
*This means seating will be especially limited, so please help us plan accordingly – kindly RSVP by Feb. 22.
Contact: RSVP to Wingate at Springfield, (413) 796-7511
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March 27, 2012
Location: Providence Place
Guest Speaker:
Overview: We welcome you to an informal breakfast of networking. This will be a time to visit with each other and catch up. Our amazing group contains a lot of resources and provides great connections. So, bring your business cards and be prepared to get to know your fellow WMEPA members better.
Contact: RSVP to Runa Skar (413) 534-9700
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April 24,2012
Location: Keystone Commons
Guest Speaker: Monica Gagnon, RN, Certified Aromatherapy Practitioner
Overview: “Aromatherapy: What is it? Why use it? Come hear about the benefits of Aromatherapy and how to integrate the use of essential oils into your daily life. This interactive presentation will activate your senses and jar your memories. Aromatherapy has shown to be beneficial with the Alzheimer’s and dementia population in: decreased agitation, increase in memory recall, increase in conversation, decrease in “Sundowner syndrome and increase in appetite.
Contact: RSVP to Mary Ann (413) 583-6611 (Ludlow)
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May 22, 2012 (Note: not last Tuesday due to Memorial Day)
Location: Monastery Heights
Guest Speaker: Cynthia Hinckley, President, Bright Spot Therapy Dogs
Overview: Bright Spot Therapy Dogs, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to placing well trained certified therapy dog teams in meaningful programs that provide comfort and caring through the human-canine bond. Imagine for a moment what a bright spot it would be in a lonely person’s day to have a visit from a certified therapy dog. The simple act of stroking a dog’s head can lower blood pressure and stimulate conversation and physical activity. Our special volunteers serve in a wide variety of settings including hospitals, nursing homes, schools, libraries and other facilities where therapy dogs are needed.
Contact: RSVP to Sharon Beaudry, (413) 781-1282
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June 26, 2012
Location: Jewish Geriatric Services
Guest Speaker: Dr. Cynthia Jacelon, RN, FAAN
Overview: Dr. Cynthia Jacelon, RN, FAAN, will present her research on attributed dignity on older adults. Over the last 10 years,Dr. Jacelon has developed a program of research focused on the dignity needs of community dwelling older adults. First she developed a definition of the concept of attributed dignity, then she developed an instrument to measure dignity in older adults, currently she has been conducting research with older adults to understand how they maintain their dignity when it is challenged. She will discuss her work and the implications for professionals who work with this vulnerable population.
Contact: RSVP to Anne Rutherford, (413) 567-4600 ext. 1321
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July 31, 2012
Location: Reeds Landing
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Contact: RSVP to Tina Kuselias, tkuselias@loomiscommunities.org or (413) 782-1800 ext 806
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August 28, 2012
Location: Chapin Center
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Contact: RSVP to Jeannie Miller (413) 726-8677
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September 25, 2012
Location: Wingate South Hadley
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Contact: Celina Conway (413) 221-9315
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October 30, 2012
Location: Holyoke VAN
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Contact: RSVP to Jean Zelaski (413) 322-1251
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November - No Meeting This Month
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December -