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Challenging Behaviors and the Dementia Patient, May 17, Brighton, MA

April 26, 2011

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5PM Reception — 5:30PM Presentation • RSVP at 617 566-1700

Chestnut Park at Cleveland Circle • 50 Sutherland Road • Brighton, MA 02135

Sleep disturbances… resistance to care… suspiciousness… sundowning… hoarding… rummaging… These challenging behaviors can be frustrating, frightening, and exhausting for families and caregivers of dementia patients.

But there are effective, gentle methods for dealing with such behaviors. Through presentations, case studies and discussion, this event will help you develop some of the skills needed to achieve better outcomes with dementia patients. Learn: (more…)

Non-Drug Pain Management

April 7, 2011

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Many elders refuse to take any (or enough) prescribed pain medication — particularly opiates — not wanting to be impaired or sleepy. And there’s good reason to worry about this; while we do want people to follow doctors’ orders around prescriptions, and to have excellent pain management, opiate use can increase the risk of falls and other accidents. And many physicians have become very sparing with pain medication, fearing addiction or misuse, so many patients end up going without adequate pain control.

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Lincoln, Wayland, MA Lectures: What’s New in Aging?

April 4, 2011

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Dr. Deborah Bier (photo, right) from Caring Companion’s metrowest Boston office is involved in several presentations coming up in the next few weeks that are open to the public. Click on “more info here” below to download a fuller description for each event.

Wayland, MA, Tuesday, April 6, 7 PM, Public Library: Part 2 of 2, “What’s New in Aging?” Learn how the new challenges and opportunities of aging in the 21^st century can come together to benefit elders and those with disabilities. “21^st Century Caregiving: Essentials for Caring for a Disabled or Aging Loved One” is a free lecture and community service. (more info here ) REGISTER HERE

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