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DISCUSSION OF DISCRIMINATION IN AMERICA TODAY |
Winter Art Exhibits in Art Studio |
Family Caregiver Support Group – |
4 week Acrylic Art Workshop starting on Friday, January 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th, 2012 with Gayle Loik Time would be 1 to 3:30pm, (last 15 min. for clean up). The cost is $39 for the 4 classes. This workshop is for beginners who would like to know how to use the medium. They will learn tips, tricks, and will complete a painting each wk in STILL LIFE, SEASCAPE, LANDSCAPE and FLORAL. (minimum 6 students) Sign up ahead for this class at the Senior Center and Please call Gayle for supply list at (781) 934-0246. |
“Easy Watercolor Note Cards Class” |
Releasing
Weight through Hypnosis |
Korean
War Veterans Association - |
New Choral Group to start on |
STOP SMOKING THROUGH HYPNOSIS – |
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Welcome to MarshfieldCaregivers.org, a website for anyone in the Southeastern Massachusetts area caring for a dependent older adult, whether you are a family member, friend, neighbor or professional dedicated to improving quality of life for older adults and their caregivers.The purpose of MarshfieldCaregivers.org is to enhance or implement services for caregivers and older adults that strengthen the continuum of care.
We hope that this website helps you find some of the support and assistance you need that will help direct you to the most appropriate resources for you and for those whom you provide care. Our goal is to assist you and the older person receiving care to achieve and maintain the best quality of life and dignity possible throughout the caregiving experience.
This website contains topics and resources both in the Southeastern Massachusetts area and nationally. This includes articles, research and current trends, and an events calendar that lists conferences, workshops, seminars and training. We also provide website links to local and national organizations that offer educational information and services to caregivers and dependent adults.
If
you need a starting point for all types of information and referral services for
senior citizens in Massachusetts please call -
1-800-AGE-INFO(1-800-243-4636)
www.800ageinfo.com
TDD/TTY 1-800-872-0166
Mission Statement
The Marshfield Council of Aging is a
human service agency whose mission is:
* to provide and coordinate services to the senior community of Marshfield
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assist seniors to live within the community with dignity
* to enhance
their quality of life.
To accomplish this, the Council on Aging provides:
* Information about community resources that can offer assistance for caregivers
*Personal Assistance identifying the caregiver needs, options and referrals to services and programs
*Links to training and support services
As advocates, we believe that our community can postively affect the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers and encourage development of needed services that complete the continuum of care.
Most caregivers
are unpaid, and care for a dependent adult 7 days a week. The Marshfield
COA operates with a nine member Board of professionals from the public
and private sector that meet on a monthly basis to plan activities and
community events. In addition to our services Board members, staff and
community volunteers make available a series of educational programs throughout
the year. These programs include:
* Ongoing conferences for caregivers and professionals covering in-depth
topics on caregiving, health and aging.
* A support group (link to
support group)
* Educational forums for professionals and community memberpresented to
update on current research, trends and new information on caregiving,
health and aging.The
Marshfield Council on Aging planned and developed this website as an information
resource for family caregivers and professionals in Massachusetts.
Funding
for the development of this website has been generously provided by the
Old Colony Planning Council. We would also like to thank our regional
partners and collaborators that help make these services possible.
Marshfield
Council on Aging
230 Webster
Street
Marshfield, MA 02050
781-834-5581
UPCOMING FOR FEBRUARY 2012
CPR Course offered at the Senior Center on
February 6th, @ 12:30
Cost is $5 and taught by the Fire Department
The CPR course will include adult, pediatric and infant CPR including the use of an AED. We will also be covering basic first aid and how to handle medical emergencies. The class will consist of a video and lecture followed by a hands on practical portion. A certificate will be issued once completed.
Advanced sign up is required by calling the Senior Center.
Valentine Card Making Class w/Carol
There will be a Valentine card-making class on
Tuesday, February 7th from 1:00pm-3:00pm
Seaside Gardeners Present:
Valentine Arrangement Workshop
Friday, February 10th, 2012 at 1:00pm Please sign up ahead at the Senior Center.
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