Surviving the Winter When A Loved One Has Dementia

The winter months can pose many challenges for seniors but can pose an even greater threat to seniors that present cognitive deficits for the individual as well as the family caregiver.

From ice, sleet and snow to shorter days with less sunlight, seniors face increased risks for injury, malnutrition and even isolation. These seasonal changes are only some of the possible stressors your loved one may face in the coming months. Getting to and from appointments, dealing with increased fall risks and overcoming the winter blues can be daunting when added to the daily hurdles of round-the-clock-care.

Right at Home Boston North’s Community Relations Team, will present recommendations for keeping your loved one with dementia safe during the winter to a Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support group, A Gathering for Caregivers of Loved Ones With Alzheimer's and Other Dementias, in Marblehead on February 21st, 2019 from 7:00pm-8:30pm. The free community event, “Surviving Winter When a Loved One Has Dementia”, is open to all and will be held at 8 Stacey Street in Marblehead, MA 01945. The location is across from the Old North Church on Washington Street. Refreshments will be served during the program.

About A Gathering for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias

A Gathering for Caregivers of Loved Ones with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias was founded by Dara VanRemoortel, the musician who provides music for the sing-along, and Linda Davis, a family caregiver. Dara and Linda began the group recognizing the need in the community for people to be able to share stories, becomes educated and know that our loved ones are safe and enjoying themselves. The monthly gathering for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s and other dementia’s, meet at 8 Stacey Street in Marblehead, MA 01945, on the last Thursday of each month from 7-7:30 PM.

For more information about the group, please contact Linda Davis 781-639-0405.

About the Presenters

Presenters Celeste Begley, CCM, CDP is Director of Community Relations, and Victoria Guskiewicz, MS, CCM, is Community Relations Coordinator for Right at Home Boston and North, In-Home Care and Assistance Agency. For over fifteen years Right at Home has provided seniors and their families in Essex and Middlesex Counties, with quality, professional home health services including companionship, home health aide and nursing care.

About Right at Home Boston and North

Right at Home Boston and North is owned and operated by Rosaleen Doherty CEO/Co-Owner and Jay Kenney COO/Co-Owner, local Marblehead residents. The Boston and North office services the cities and towns in the North Shore, Merrimack Valley and Greater Boston Areas. Our agency offers in-home companionship and personal care and assistance to seniors and adults with a disability who want to continue to live independently. For more information, contact Right at Home of Boston and North at www.rightathome.net/salem-marblehead, 877-500-CARE (2273) or by email at info@rightathomemass.com. To sign up for Right at Home's free adult caregiving e-newsletter, Caring Right at Home, visit http://caringnews.com.