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October 26, 2006 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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DATELINE: BRAINTREE, MARSHFIELD AND WEYMOUTH, MASS…The Shore Shore Caregiving Collaborative, a group of diversified agencies committed to assisting family caregivers, will hold a “Coping with Challenges: Tips for Family Caregivers” FREE workshop on Wednesday, November 8th, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Old South Union Congregational Church, 25 Columbian Street in Weymouth.
Kate Granigan, MSW, LICSW, Executive Director of CARE, LLC (Consultation, Advocacy & Resources for Elders) which is located in Marshfield, will lead the workshop.
Ms. Granigan will discuss tips and strategies related to caregiving concerns such as stress; communication with family members; the challenges of long distance caregiving and understanding loss and associated behaviors.
There will be small group break out sessions and discussions on selected topics following Ms. Granigan’s presentation.
A complimentary lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.
Registration is required. To register or for more information, please call Donna Ciappina of the Family Caregiver Support Program at South Shore Elder Services at 781-848-3910, ext 335.
Kate Granigan, MSW, LICSW is the founder and Executive Director of CARE, LLC (Consultation, Advocacy and Resources for Elders). CARE, LLC are providers of professional geriatric care management to elders and their families throughout the South Shore and upper Cape Cod. The agency is located at Alden Crossing Office Park, 475 School Street, Suite 15 in Marshfield, Mass. For more information, visit their website at www.care-elderspecialist.com.
The South Shore Caregiving Collaborative is a diversified group of agencies committed to assisting family caregivers through education and support. Members include South Shore Elder Services, Inc., Family Service of Greater Boston, Norwell VNA, Senior Resource Center, Inc., and Welch Healthcare and Retirement Group.
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Since 1977, South Shore Elder Services, Inc. has been providing South Shore seniors and caregivers with the resources and services that promote and maintain optimal levels of elder independence.
As one of 27 Aging Services Access Points in Massachusetts, South Shore Elder Services coordinates and provide a wide range of services to elders and caregivers throughout Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate and Weymouth. The agency’s mission is to promote and maintain an optimal level of elder independence through the coordination of resources, advocacy and caregiver support.
Supported in part by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, South Shore Elder Services is located at 159 Bay State Drive in Braintree, MA. For more information contact (781) 848-3910 or visit their website at www.sselder.org.
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