Calendar of Events
Meeting Schedule:
Meetings start at 8:30 for breakfast and networking. 9:00 for introductions and speaker. Please rsvp to the host.
January 29, 2019
Location: Christopher Heights, 50 Village Hill Road, Northampton, MA 01060
Guest Speaker: Mark Liberatore, Caring Transitions
Overview: Caring Transitions is uniquely focused on helping families with their personal belongings during life transitions. These transitions might include divorce, a life changing illness or disability, an unexpected relocation, the death of a loved one, or the changing needs of an aging parent. Caring Transitions is the family's "life transition specialist". From coordinating a move to selling the entire contents of a home and leaving the house clear, Caring Transitions is your trusted resource.
Contact: RSVP to Geralyn Rodgers, (413) 584-0701 or grodgers@christopherheights.com
February 26, 2019
Location: Keystone Commons, 460 West Street, Ludlow, MA
Speaker: Dr Amir Lotfi
Overview: With February beng Heart Healt Month, Grace has planned to focus on healthy hearts. What does a heart attack look like in a male vs female? Focusing on keeping WMEPA members healthy and strong. We always focus on learning more about our patients/clients/residents but this month, Grace wants us to focus on taking care of ourselves! If we are not healthy and strong, how will we be able to care for others? This month we focus on self love.
Dr.Amir Lotfi is a cardiology specialist in Springfield, MA and has been practicing for 20 years. He graduated from Spartan Health Sciences University in 1999 and specializes in cardiology and interventional cardiology. Members of the Pioneer Valley Women's Running Club have agreed to present!
Contact: RSVP to Grace Barone, (413) 583-6611, gbarone@keystonesenior.com
March 26, 2019
Location: Holyoke Healthcare Center
Guest Speaker: Jane Barker
Overview: The MedMinder pill dispenser helps ensure medication is taken at the correct time by providing a patient with real-time notifications and reminders, including audio and visual alerts, phone calls or text messages. If the medications are not taken at the scheduled time, the patient's caregiver is notified. Additionally, the compartments within the MedMinder pill dispenser are scheduled to unlock and open at a specific times of the day according to the patient's individualized drug regimen, eliminating accidental double dosing and overdosing, as well as medication abuse. The MedMinder pharmacy reconciles and pre-organizes medications by dosage times, packages them into disposable cartridges that fit inside the MedMinder pill dispenser, and delivers them directly to a patient's home monthly. No need for phone line or internet connection. No contract, no hidden fees, no charge for the equipment. Free shipping. The ONLY charge to the patient is their copay.
Contact: RSVP to Jen Payette, (413) 538-7470, ext. 1015, jennifer.payette@nhccare.com
April 30, 2019
Location: Ruth's House, 780 Converse Street, Longmeadow, MA
Guest Speaker: James D. Moran, Licensed Acupuncturist MA, Dr of Acupuncture, RI & Certified Addiction Specialist
Overview: Acupuncture and Nutrition in the Treatment of Pain, Cognition and Function in the Elderly - An Evidenced Base Approach. At the conclusion of this lecture, the attendant will have a basic conceptual understanding of acupuncture from a western biomedical perspective and how the application of acupuncture and nutritional medicine may serve to facilitate pain relief and improved neurological and ADL function.
Contact: RSVP to Lori Payson, (413) 567-6212, lpayson@jgslifecare.org
May 28, 2019
Location: Willamansett Center West, 546 Chicopee Street, Chicopee
Guest Speaker: Spiros Hatiras, President & CEO of Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems
Overview: Spiros Hatiras, President & CEO of Holyoke Medical Center & Valley Health Systems since 2013. Please join us for this amazing breakfast and hear what he has to say about the wonderful and growing Holyoke Medical Center
Contact: RSVP to Sherry Mayer, (413) 388-4370, admissions@willimansettcentereast.com
June 25, 2019
Location: CareOne at Northampton, 548 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 01060
Guest Speaker: J.M. Sorrell
Overview: This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewll Uprising in New York City. 50 years ago, lesbians and gay men could get arrested for being themselves. We will discuss continuity of care for LGBT older adults - including creating affirming environments, teaching staff awareness and extending your best practices for inclusive and welcoming services. J.M. Sorrell is a trainer for the Sojourner Truth School for Social Change Leadership. She is the spokesperson for Noho Pride and she has been leading LGBT cultural competence workshops for area agencies on aging, skilled nursing facilities, home care agencies, retirement communities, hospitals and senior centers throughout New England for 14 years.
Contact: RSVP to Trish Gendron, (413) 531-4009, pgendron@care-one.com
July 30, 2019
Location: Chapin Center, 200 Kendall Street, Springfield, MA 01104
Guest Speaker: Hameed Bello, Agric Organics Urbanfarm
Overview: Food right to your table. Here at Organics UrbanfarmTM our mission is to contribute to creation of an abundance while fostering living healthy through urban farming. Organic food production is the method we are using to address the increasing need for access to fresh, affordable and culturally appropriate food. www.agriorganics.com
Contact: RSVP to Jassida Franqui, (413) 233-7840
August 27, 2019
Location: Governer's Center, 66 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085
Guest Speaker: Dr. Sik Kim Ang, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School - Baystate
Overview: Dr. Sik Kim Ang is an Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Medical School - Baystate. He is an experienced clinical educator who is board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric and Palliative Medicine. He is the Associate Program Director for UMMS - Baystate Geriatrics Fellowship Program, practices inpatient Geriatrics and Palliative Care Consultation services at Baystate Medical Center. He is interested in delirium, dementia, advance care planning and pain management. Dr. Kim will be talking about the opioid epidemic and how it relates to the elderly.
September 24, 2019
Location: Encompass Heath Rehabilitation Hospital of Western MA, 222 State Street, Ludlow, MA
Guest Speakers: Melissa McFarland and Susan Lanesey
Overview: An informative presentation about a new affordable Mobile Urgent Care Service that provides medical treatment right in the comfort and privacy of your home. Avoid unnecessary and costly trips to the Emergency Room! Learn what types of medical treatments are available, how to request a care visit, what to expect when a DispatchHealth care team arrives, types of insurance plans accepted, and how we communicate with your primary care doctor and more.
Contact: RSVP to Mary-Anne Schelb, (413) 308-3324 or maryanne.schelb@encompasshealth.com
October 29, 2019
Location: Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield, MA
Guest Speaker: Scherrie Keating, RN, BSN, CDE, CDP, Founder, Diabetes Kare Consulting, LLC, Producer, Host Talk Me Healthy Show
Overview: According to the CDC "there are 84.1 MILLION adults living in the US with prediabetes and 9 out of 10 don't know it." Could you, your family member, co-worker or someone you are caring for the one of them? Complete the prediabetes risk screening questionnaire to learn the two simple, proven ways to decrease the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes by 58-71%. Leave ready and able to provide this urgent screening and critical Diabetes prevention education to others. Diabetes Prevention is withhin reach. Start today to change your tomorrows and the tomorrows of so many others.
Overview: According to the CDC "there are 84.1 MILLION adults living in the US with prediabetes and 9 out of 10 don't know it." Could you, your family member, co-worker or someone you are caring for the one of them? Complete the prediabetes risk screening questionnaire to learn the two simple, proven ways to decrease the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes by 58-71%. Leave ready and able to provide this urgent screening and critical Diabetes prevention education to others. Diabetes Prevention is withhin reach. Start today to change your tomorrows and the tomorrows of so many others.
Contact: RSVP to Julie Waniewski, (413) 568-0000
November/December Event
Location: Summit View, Holyoke
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December - No Meeting