Wednesday, March 23, 2016

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host 'Aging with Grace' workshop

Griffin Hospital and the Connecticut Council of Parish Nurse Coordinators will host an informational workshop for area senior care support organizations April 16./Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital and the Connecticut Council of Parish Nurse Coordinators will host “Aging with Grace,” an informational workshop for parish nurses, clergy, seniors, and caregivers from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 16 at the hospital dining room, 130 Division St.

The workshop will feature presentations from area senior care support organizations and information tables on area resources. 
Maria Tomasetti, South Central regional director of the Alzheimer’s Association CT Chapter, will present, “Healing Your Grieving Heart for Caregivers and People with Dementia.” 
Dr. Beverly Kidder, director of the Aging Resource Center at the Agency on Aging of South Central CT, will present, “Gift of Caregiving.” 

Suzanne Reilly, director of Elderly Services at TEAM Inc., will present, “Resources 101 for Seniors and Caregivers.” Tracy Parks, coordinator of Community Education and Training at the Umbrella Center for Domestic Violence Services, will present “The Many Faces of Elder Abuse.”
The cost is $10 per person, which includes a box lunch and refreshments. 
To register, call St. Vincent’s Parish Nurse Office 203-576-5558. Deadline for registration is April 8.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.



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