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SUMMARY:LifePath’s 33rd Annual Walkathon
DESCRIPTION:This family friendly event is designed to bring everyone together for a day of fun in support of a great cause. So please share with your family\, friends and colleagues\, gather your walking teams\, and come join us on Saturday\, October 18 in support of Meals on Wheels and other LifePath programs.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/lifepaths-33rd-annual-walkathon/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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SUMMARY:In-Service Training - Substance Use in Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Description: This 90 minute training\, Substance Use in Older Adults\, will review essential knowledge and skills to address substance use disorder (SUD) in older adults—a population with unique vulnerabilities and often underdiagnosed substance-related issues. Participants will gain insight into the distinct risk factors and prevalence of SUD in aging patients\, learn to recognize subtle and atypical signs and symptoms\, and explore evidence-based approaches for screening\, brief intervention\, and treatment. It will review assessment and treatment of withdrawal as well as chronic management of SUD. The session emphasizes clinical best practices for improving outcomes in older adult populations. \nPresented by: Nancy Regan-Brooks\, MSN\, FNP\, CNM\, CARN-AP\, Clinical Nurse Educator for BMC Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance \nLearning Outcomes:\nIn this training\, staff will be able to:\nRecognize the prevalence of substance use disorder in older adults\nName two risk factors for the development of substance use disorder in older adults\nUnderstand the differences in presentation of withdrawal in older adults\nExplore evidence-based approaches for treatment in older adults with substance use disorder
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/in-service-training-substance-use-in-older-adults/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250821T100000
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SUMMARY:In-Service Training - The Science of Happiness
DESCRIPTION:Description: The surprising and not-so-surprising information on the science behind happiness. What role do money\, marriage\, friends\, children\, weather\, age\, and religion play in making us feel happier? Is happiness stable over time? How can happiness be increased? Professor Catherine Sanderson will describe cutting-edge research from the field of positive psychology on the factors that do (and do not) predict happiness and provide participants with practical (and relatively easy!) ways to increase their own psychological well-being. \nPresented by: Catherine Sanderson\, PhD\, Poler Family Professor of Psychology at Amherst College \nLearning Outcomes:\nIn this training\, staff will be able to:\nIdentify common myths about happiness\nDiscuss scientific predictors of happiness\nUtilize strategies to increase happiness and overall well-being
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/in-service-training-the-science-of-happiness/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260617T015354
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SUMMARY:A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
DESCRIPTION:Teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling and explores medical\, behavioral\, and environmental risk factors for falls\, stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan. \nWed.\, Feb. 12–April 9\,\n10 a.m.–12 p.m.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/a-matter-of-balance-managing-concerns-about-falls-4/2025-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250327T120000
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SUMMARY:Spanish Diabetes Self Management
DESCRIPTION:For adults with pre-diabetes or diabetes or their caregivers\, this workshop teaches the basics of balancing medication\, diet and exercise\, techniques to deal with hyper/hypoglycemia and meal planning\, stress reduction\, and more. \nThurs.\, Feb. 20–March 27\,\n10:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/spanish-diabetes-self-management/2025-03-27/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260617T015354
CREATED:20250123T182001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250123T182001Z
UID:10005404-1742914800-1742918400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Living Well With Persistent Pain
DESCRIPTION:Provides information and practical skills that build self-confidence and help participants assume an active role in managing problems specific to chronic pain\, including fatigue\, frustration\, and poor sleep. \nTues.\, Feb. 11–March 25\,\n3–4 p.m.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/living-well-with-persistent-pain-2/2025-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250325T123000
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SUMMARY:Healthy Eating for Successful Aging
DESCRIPTION:For adults hoping to improve their nutrition in order to avoid or live well with chronic conditions\, this workshop teaches nutrition basics\, label reading\, and meal planning\, and practices cooking basic recipes to overcome barriers to healthy eating for older adults. \nTues.\, Feb. 11–March 25\,\n10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/healthy-eating-for-successful-aging-3/2025-03-25/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T080000
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SUMMARY:Living Well With Long Term Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Techniques to improve symptoms of chronic conditions\, such as healthy eating\, relaxation techniques\, communicating\, goal-setting\, problem solving\, and more.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/living-well-with-long-term-health-conditions-4/2025-03-20/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T170000
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SUMMARY:UCLA Memory Training
DESCRIPTION:For people with mild age-related memory challenges\, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning. \nThurs.\, Feb. 6–27\,\n2–4 p.m.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/ucla-memory-training-4/2025-02-27/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250203T111500
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CREATED:20250122T162757Z
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SUMMARY:Transportation Focus Group on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Transportation Focus Group on Zoom: How can transportation options be improved in Franklin County?\nMonday\, February 3\, 2025\n10:00 AM-11:15 AM\n\n\nLifePath and Franklin Regional Council of Governments invite you to a focus group to better understand transportation needs among older adults. This group is for people who are 60 or over and have had challenges with transportation. The data will inform both LifePath’s Area Agency on Aging Needs Assessment and FRCOG’s project to better understand how to improve the Demand Response Program (Council on Aging provided transportation) and Franklin Regional Transit Authority (FRTA) Access Program for Franklin County communities. The focus group will take place via Zoom on Monday\, February 3\, from 10 to 11:15 AM. Please register in advance.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/transportation-focus-group-on-zoom/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241028T113000
DTSTAMP:20260617T015354
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SUMMARY:“Basics of Advanced Care Planning\,”
DESCRIPTION:LifePath’s Healthy Living Program’s “Wellness Unplugged” Continues in October 2024.  \n  \n“Wellness Unplugged” invites community members living with challenging health conditions to meet on Zoom monthly with area professionals who teach about the health topics that we thirst to learn more about and our workshops just touch on. We then take time after the presentation to support each other in finding ways to apply the information to our lives. October’s group is entitled “Basics of Advanced Care Planning\,” and will be held on October 28\, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.  \n  \nDescription of “Basics of Advanced Care Planning”:  \nUsing the Honoring Choices Massachusetts Getting Started Tool Kit\, we will discuss and define Advanced Care Planning\, walk participants through the process of selecting a healthcare agent\, teach participants how to complete a Health Care Proxy in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts\, and discuss how to transfer their healthcare wishes to a Personal Directive document. \n  \nLenora Johnson\, Evidenced-Based Program Coordinator at Greater Springfield Senior Services\, Inc.\, has a background in healthcare as a Registered Nurse providing care for older adults in a variety of settings. She is trained as a certified advanced care plan facilitator with Respecting Choices and is an Ambassador with Honoring Choices Massachusetts.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/basics-of-advanced-care-planning/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T130000
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CREATED:20240826T144409Z
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UID:10003288-1729332000-1729342800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:32 Annual Walkathon
DESCRIPTION:This annual fundraiser for LifePath provides a great opportunity to get together with family and friends and to support our Meals on Wheels program\, among other life-changing programs. Check-In and Registration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with our official start of the event at 10 a.m. This family-friendly event will have games\, activities\, and information tables from LifePath\, as well as our community partners and event sponsors. In addition\, there will also be music and entertainment\, food\, refreshments\, and much more.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/32-annual-walkathon/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260617T015354
CREATED:20240103T132146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T134707Z
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SUMMARY:UCLA Memory Training
DESCRIPTION:UCLA Memory Training\nLive Video Conference\nFor people with mild age-related memory challenges\, Memory Training teaches memory-enhancing techniques and practical strategies to boost memory functioning. \nWednesdays\, June 12–July 24\n3–5 p.m.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/ucla-memory-training-2/2024-07-24/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T015354
CREATED:20240520T121154Z
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UID:10000495-1720866600-1720873800@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Diabetes Self-Management
DESCRIPTION:In Person at The Brick House Community Resource Center\, Turners Falls\, MA\, in collaboration with Montague Catholic Social Ministries\nFor adults with pre-diabetes or diabetes or their caregivers\, this workshop teaches the basics of balancing medication\, diet and exercise\, techniques to deal with hyper/hypoglycemia and meal planning\, stress reduction\, and more. \nSaturdays\, July 13–August 17\n10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\nEn español: 1–2 p.m.\n  \nFor more information or to register\, contact Andi Waisman\, Healthy Living Program Manager\, at 413-773-5555 x2297 or 978-544-2259 x2297\, or email awaisman@LifePathMA.org.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/diabetes-self-management-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260617T015354
CREATED:20240520T120707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T120909Z
UID:10000782-1718197200-1718204400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
DESCRIPTION:Teaches practical strategies to reduce the fear of falling\, and explores medical\, behavioral and environmental risk factors for falls\, while stressing the importance of developing an exercise plan. \n  \nIn Person at Erving Senior Center\, Erving\, MA\nMondays\, June 12–July 29\n1–3 p.m.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/a-matter-of-balance-managing-concerns-about-falls-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240612T123000
DTSTAMP:20260617T015354
CREATED:20240520T120457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240520T120457Z
UID:10000480-1718186400-1718195400@www.humanserviceforum.org
SUMMARY:Living Well with Long-Term Health Conditions
DESCRIPTION:Techniques to improve symptoms of chronic conditions such as healthy eating\, relaxation techniques\, communicating\, goal-setting\, problem-solving\, and more. \nWednesdays\, June 12–July 24\n10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.\nFor more information or to register\, contact Andi Waisman\, Healthy Living Program Manager\, at 413-773-5555 x2297 or 978-544-2259 x2297\, or email awaisman@LifePathMA.org.
URL:https://www.humanserviceforum.org/event/living-well-with-long-term-health-conditions-2/
CATEGORIES:Community Calendar,HSF Member Event
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