Healthy U at Griffin Hospital in Derby to discuss pulmonary wellness

DERBY - The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., will provide an in-depth discussion about healthy breathing and pulmonary wellness Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.

Led by Griffin Health physicians and experts in pulmonology and sleep wellness, this free program features trusted medical insight into lung and respiratory well-being, and sleep disorders caused by poor breathing such as sleep apnea. 

Attendees will also learn about Griffin Health resources available to help promote an improved wellness and sample healthy food. There will be ample time for participants to ask the medical experts questions.

The Healthy U Lecture Series offers physician-led presentations and discussions to help individuals better understand how the human body functions and be empowered to manage their health and well-being. Griffin Health medical experts will provide in-depth information about the body’s systems to best explain health topics including diabetes prevention, cancer awareness, mental wellness, heart health, nutrition, and exercise for individuals who want to learn more about wellness and disease prevention.

Healthy U is held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Health Resource Center. 

The topics for each month are: September – Hispanic Health Awareness; October - Cancer Prevention and Genetic Testing; November – Diabetes Management and Prediabetes Prevention; and December - Healthy Aging.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-7399 or register at www.griffinhealth.org/Healthy-U.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Healthy U at Griffin Hospital in Derby to discuss mental wellness, self-care

DERBY - The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will provide an in-depth discussion about mental wellness and well-being Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m.

Led by Griffin Health physicians and experts in behavioral health, this free program features trusted medical insight into emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and how to best cope with the stresses of life. 

Attendees will also learn about Griffin Health resources available to help promote an improved wellness and sample healthy food. There will be ample time for participants to ask the medical experts questions.

The Healthy U Lecture Series offers physician-led presentations and discussions to help individuals better understand how the human body functions and be empowered to manage their health and well-being. Griffin Health medical experts will provide in-depth information about the body’s systems to best explain health topics including diabetes prevention, cancer awareness, mental wellness, heart health, nutrition, and exercise for individuals who want to learn more about wellness and disease prevention.

Healthy U is held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Health Resource Center. 

The topics for each month are: August – Breathing and Pulmonary Care; September – Hispanic Health Awareness; October - Cancer Prevention and Genetic Testing; November – Diabetes Management and Prediabetes Prevention; and December - Healthy Aging.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-7399 or register at www.griffinhealth.org/Healthy-U.

This is a pess release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby offers Healthy U lecture series

 DERBY – The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will provide an in-depth discussion about fitness and preventive health with Cardio Health & Well-Being Management on April 15 at 6 p.m.

Led by Griffin Health physicians and experts in cardiovascular and internal medicine, this free program will feature trusted medical insight into fitness, including its heart health benefits, examples of beneficial exercises and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, and how primary care physicians help individuals manage their health through annual wellness checkups and preventive health measures, including recommended screenings based on risk factors. 

Attendees will also learn about Griffin Health resources available to help promote an improved well-being and sample healthy food. There will be ample time for participants to ask the medical experts questions.

The Healthy U Lecture Series offers physician-led presentations and discussions to help individuals better understand how the human body functions and be empowered to manage their health and well-being. 

Griffin Health medical experts will provide in-depth information about the body’s systems to best explain health topics including diabetes prevention, cancer awareness, mental wellness, heart health, nutrition, and exercise for individuals who want to learn more about wellness and disease prevention.

Healthy U will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Health Resource Center. 

The topics for each month are: May - Women's Health; June - Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM); July – Self-Care and Mental Wellness; August – Breathing and Pulmonary Care; September – Hispanic Health Awareness; October - Cancer Prevention and Genetic Testing; November – Diabetes Management and Prediabetes Prevention; and December - Healthy Aging.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-7399 or register at www.griffinhealth.org/Healthy-U.

This is a press release from Griffin Health.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host Healthy U lecture series

DERBY - The Healthy U Lecture Series at the Community Health Resource Center at Griffin Hospital will provide an in-depth discussion about the body’s digestive system and ways to care for it with Gastroenterology & Digestive Health March 18 at 6 p.m.

Led by Griffin Health physicians and experts in gastroenterology and surgery, this free program will feature trusted medical insight into digestive health, including common conditions of the upper and lower tract, colorectal cancer, reflux, ulcers, Crohn’s Disease‎/IBF, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Celiac Disease, treatment options, and what individuals can do and the Griffin Health resources available to help promote a healthy digestive system. 

There will be healthy food to sample and try at home and ample time for participants to ask the medical experts questions.

The Healthy U Lecture Series offers physician-led presentations and discussions to help individuals better understand how the human body functions and be empowered to manage their health and well-being. 

Griffin Health medical experts will provide in-depth information about the body’s systems to best explain health topics including diabetes prevention, cancer awareness, mental wellness, heart health, nutrition, and exercise for individuals who want to learn more about wellness and disease prevention.

Healthy U will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Community Health Resource Center. 

The topics for each month are: April - Cardiovascular Health, Fitness, and Auto Immune Disease; May - Women's Health; June - Men's Health, Prostate Cancer, and the Health Initiative for Men (HiM); July – Self-Care and Mental Wellness; August – Breathing and Pulmonary Care; September – Hispanic Health Awareness; October - Cancer Prevention and Genetic Testing; November – Diabetes Management and Pre-diabetes Prevention; and December - Healthy Aging.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-7399 or register at www.griffinhealth.org/Healthy-U.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin School of Allied Health Careers in Naugatuck to hold open houses

NAUGATUCK - Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers will host a series of open houses this winter for its rewarding Practical Nursing  program.

The open houses will be Jan. 6, Feb. 12, and March 5 from 5-7 p.m. at the school’s Naugatuck campus at 1186 New Haven Road.

The school’s 14-month PN Program offers an exceptional teaching experience at the only hospital-based program in the state of Connecticut. 

With knowledgeable and experienced teachers who are nationally certified or master’s prepared nurses and real-world clinical rotations at Griffin Hospital, Stamford Hospital, Masonicare and Gaylord Hospital, the PN program prepares new nurses to thrive in a multitude of complex clinical practice settings.

The 6,000-square foot Naugatuck Campus is designed to provide the school’s PN students with an experiential learning environment featuring state-of-the-art simulation technology that is incorporated in realistic laboratories for nursing students to practice as if they are in actual clinical situations. The experience enables a smooth transition from classroom to the practice setting, and from student to proficient caregiver.

The PN program is approved by the State of CT Board of Examiners for Nursing and has a 100% licensure test pass rate, leading many graduates to immediate job placement. 

The school can also connect students with several academic funding opportunities upon request.

Reservations are required by calling 203-732-1276 or emailing PNprogram@griffinhealth.org.

About the School of Allied Health Careers

Approved by the Connecticut Office of Higher of Education and the State of Connecticut Department of Health, the Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Careers offers advanced hands-on training and personalized teaching in its Practical Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Medical Assistant, and Phlebotomy programs. 

The school has helped graduates achieve a high rate of success on national certification exams and has a strong job placement rate with most graduates quickly finding positions at area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and medical practices.

Anyone 18 years of age or older with a high school diploma or GED may apply for admission. Early application is encouraged for all courses, as space is limited.

For more information or to apply, call 203-732-1276 or 203-732-7578 or visit griffinhealth.org/school.

Learn about sleep wellness at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital will hold a free talk May 30 on sleep wellness./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is offering a free talk that breaks down the ABCs of Zzzs at 6 p.m. May 30 at the hospital.

Medical director of The Sleep Wellness Center at Griffin Hospital K. Marya Chaisson, M.D., will present “Better Sleep for Better Health,” an interactive discussion about what happens to the body during sleep, sleep disorders, and treatments.

There also will be information about Griffin Hospital’s Sleep Wellness Center, a comprehensive program that offers state-of-the-art sleep medicine in a comfortable, home-like environment. 

The Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a sleep disorders center - one of only 13 in Connecticut to achieve the Academy's highest level of accreditation - and helps treat sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy.

The talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U education series, which features Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 

Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on 'Positive Psychology'

Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation May 22 about positive thinking and how it can help individuals cope with life stressors. /Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation about positive thinking and how it can help individuals cope with life stressors and symptoms of depression at 6 p.m. May 22.

Deborah Ranilla, LCSW, and Emily Medina, LCSW, of Griffin Hospital’s Outpatient Psychiatry Department will host “Positive Psychology,” a free discussion on how gratitude, kindness, optimism, self-compassion, forgiveness, and other similar topics can improve well-being and help people live happier and more fulfilling lives.

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U Talks, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host free meditation program

Griffin Hospital will host a free program to help individuals relax through meditation. /Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital, will host a free program to help individuals relax through meditation at 6 p.m. May 16 at the hospital.

Janice Lautier, Director of Spiritual Care and Education at Griffin Hospital, will host “Finding Peace,” an experiential meditation session. Several techniques will be offered with time to explore each. 

There will also be an opportunity to participate in a group meditation. 

Healthy U Talks

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U Talks, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Learn to plan for health care at Griffin Hospital presentation

Griffin Hospital will offer a free talk April 3 on how to plan for future health care decisions./  Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free talk on how to plan for future health care and medical decisions April 3 at 6 p.m. April 3. 

Griffin Hospital Advance Care Planning Coordinator Lynn Aiksnoras will present “What if?” an interactive presentation and discussion will focus on the first steps of Advance Care Planning – those “what if” scenarios which can profoundly alter an individual’s life and painfully disrupt even the most stable families.

“Most adults don’t think about creating advance directives for themselves, and often respond with an amused or quizzical look when asked if they have one,” Aiksnoras said. But life can change in an instant. Making the ‘first steps’ of Advance Care Planning a routine part of healthcare can develop the awareness, comfort, trust and skills to build the foundation for more difficult conversations with our loved ones and doctors if/when health takes a serious turn.”

Advance Care Planning is a process of understanding, reflecting on and discussing individual goals, beliefs and values in order to determine a person’s overall wishes, should a time come when he or she cannot make them for him or herself. 

ACP ensures that patients’ healthcare wishes are respected by loved ones and healthcare providers. This process also gives comfort and reassurance to healthcare representatives, enabling them to clearly understand patients’ end-of-life preferences.

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U Talks, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.

To reserve a spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Talk on smoking cessation methods slated at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free talk on methods for quitting smoking April 2 at 6 p.m. at the hospital.

Richard Le Pera, Smoking Cessation Specialist and Exercise Physiologist, will host “That’s It – Learn to Quit,” an open discussion about the health risks of smoking and several methods that have helped individuals kick the habit. 

The talk will include information about Griffin’s free smoking cessation program, which combines group discussion and interactive activities to teach participants how to develop a quit plan that addresses their personal behaviors and habits, including strategies to manage nicotine withdrawal, behaviors, triggers, and urges as well as weight control and stress management.

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U program, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 

Light refreshments will be served. The hospital is at 130 Division St.

To reserve a spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on advance care planning

UPDATE from an email Thursday morning - Griffin Hospital has postponed this event. Not yet rescheduled.

Griffin Hospital will offer a free talk on how to plan for health care and medical decisions./ Contributed photo

DERBY -  Griffin Hospital will offer a free talk on how to plan for future health  care and medical decisions at 6 p.m. March 14.

Griffin Hospital Advance Care Planning Coordinator Lynn Aiksnoras will present, “What if?” an interactive presentation and discussion will focus on the first steps of Advance Care Planning - those “what if” scenarios which can profoundly alter an individual’s life and painfully disrupt even the most stable families.

“Most adults don’t think about creating advance directives for themselves, and often respond with an amused or quizzical look when asked if they have one,” Aiksnoras said. 

But life can change in an instant.  Making the ‘first steps’ of Advance Care Planning a routine part of healthcare can develop the awareness, comfort, trust and skills to build the foundation for more difficult conversations with our loved ones and doctors if/when health takes a serious turn.”

Advance Care Planning is a process of understanding, reflecting on and discussing individual goals, beliefs and values to determine a person’s overall wishes, should a time come when he or she cannot make them for him or herself. 

ACP ensures that patients’ health care wishes are respected by loved ones and health care providers. 

This process also gives comfort and reassurance to healthcare representatives, enabling them to clearly understand patients’ end-of-life preferences.

Wellness talks

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U Talks, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics.

To reserve a spot or for information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events. The hospital is at 130 Division St.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Talk at Griffin Hospital in Derby to focus on pain management

Griffin Hospital to host talk on pain management./ Contributed photo

DERBY – Griffin Hospital will host a free talk on pain management at 6 p.m. May 24.

Pain medicine expert Dr. Sandeep Johar will lead “Managing Pain for a Better Quality of Life,” an open discussion about the methods to help restore and improve quality of life by decreasing pain and restoring the maximum level of function and independence. 

Johar has a multi-disciplinary medical background in interventional pain management, sports medicine, and emergency medicine, enabling him to collaborate with our other specialists to ensure patients have a comprehensive treatment plan.

The talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U education series, which features Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 

Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk on sleep wellness

Griffin Hospital will host a free talk about sleep wellness May 14./ Contributed photo

DERBY – Griffin Hospital is offering a free talk that breaks down the ABCs of Zzzs at 6 p.m. May 15 in the Meditation and Learning Center, 130 Division St.

Registered Polysomnographic Technologist Jackie Hoyle will present “Better Sleep for Better Health,” a discussion about the health risks of getting too little sleep, tips for getting better sleep, and warning signs of sleep apnea.

There will also be information about Griffin Hospital’s Sleep Wellness Center, a comprehensive program that offers state-of-the-art sleep medicine in a comfortable, home-like environment. 

The Center is accredited by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine as a sleep disorders center - one of only 13 in Connecticut to achieve the Academy's highest level of accreditation - and helps treat sleep disorders such as insomnia, sleep apnea, snoring, restless leg syndrome, and narcolepsy.

The talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U education series, which features Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 

Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host program on meditation

Griffin Hospital to host an interactive program on meditation April 26./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital is helping individuals refresh their spirits for spring with a free program on meditation from 6-7 p.m. April 26.

Janice Lautier, director of Spiritual Care and Education, will host “Finding Balance,” an interactive program about the benefits and styles of meditation that can help participants balance and settle themselves - especially during chaotic times. 

There will be group discussion and experiential learning as well as guidance on how to start a daily meditation practice.

Healthy U Talks

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U Talks, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics.

To reserve a spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events. The hospital is at 130 Division St.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host advance care planning talk

Griffin Hospital to offer a talk April 17 on planning for future medical decisions./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will offer a free talk on how to plan for future health care and medical decisions at 6:30 p.m. April 17.

Griffin Hospital Advance Care Planning Coordinator Lynn Aiksnoras will present “Advance Care Planning: Honoring Health Care Choices,” an open discussion on the three stages of Advance Care Planning in which individuals discuss and decide their future health care wishes if they are unable to speak for themselves.

“As adults, we make many choices throughout life. Most often, the best choices are made as a result of good planning, such as career, financial, retirement, and estate planning,” Aiksnoras said. 

“So, why is it that so few people have a plan for making healthcare and end-of-life decisions?”

ACP is a process of understanding, reflecting on and discussing individual goals, beliefs, and values in order to determine a person’s overall wishes, should a time come when he or she cannot make them for him or herself. 

ACP ensures patients’ health care wishes are respected by loved ones and health care providers. 

This process also gives comfort and reassurance to health care representatives, enabling them to clearly understand patients’ end-of-life preferences.

Healthy U Talks

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U Talks, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics.

To reserve a spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events. 

The hospital is at 130 Division St.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Learn benefits of positive psychology at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital to host talk March 21 about positive thinking./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a free presentation about positive thinking and how it can help individuals cope with life stressors and symptoms of depression at 6:30 p.m. March 21.

Deborah Ranilla, LCSW, and Emily Medina, LCSW of Griffin Hospital’s Outpatient Psychiatry Department will host “Positive Psychology,” a free discussion on how gratitude, kindness, optimism, self-compassion, forgiveness, and other similar topics can improve well-being and help people live happier and more fulfilling lives.

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U Talks, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics.

The hospital is at 130 Division St.

To reserve a spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit griffinhealth.org/events.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Learn to quit smoking at Griffin Hospital in Derby

DERBY - Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St., will host a free talk on methods for quitting smoking at 6 p.m. March 12 at the hospital.

Richard Le Pera, Smoking Cessation Specialist and Exercise Physiologist, will host “That’s It – Learn to Quit,” an open discussion about the health risks of smoking and several methods that have helped individuals kick the habit. 

The talk will include information about Griffin’s free smoking cessation program, which combines group discussion and interactive activities to teach participants how to develop a quit plan that addresses their personal behaviors and habits, including strategies to manage nicotine withdrawal, behaviors, triggers, and urges as well as weight control and stress management.

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U program, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 
Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve your spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Podiatrist to speak about foot care at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital to host a free talk on foot health March 1./ Contributed photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital will host a talk on foot health and the benefits of seeing a podiatrist at 6 p.m. March 1 at the hospital.

Podiatrist John D. Schwerdt of Yale Podiatry Group in Shelton and Ansonia, will present “The Community Podiatrist: The Extraordinary Benefits of our Ordinary Services.” 

The talk will cover who podiatrists are and their training, routine foot care, diabetes and foot health, age-related foot problems, and other common foot issues such as plantar fasciitis, plantar warts, and neuromas.

This talk is part of Griffin Hospital's Healthy U program, a series of free wellness talks featuring Griffin Hospital medical experts and community partners providing trusted health information and answers to questions on a wide range of topics. 

Light refreshments will be served.

To reserve a spot or for more information, call 203-732-1511 or visit the calendar at griffinhealth.org.

The hospital is at 130 Division St. 

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Caregiving resources topic of presentations at Griffin Hospital in Derby

Griffin Hospital and The Valley Senior Services Council will host free presentations and information on caregiving resources at 5:30 p.m. Thursday./ Submitted photo

DERBY - Griffin Hospital’s Healthy U program and The Valley Senior Services Council will host free presentations and information on caregiving resources in the community at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the hospital, 130 Division St.

“Get to Know Your Resources” will feature a variety of presentations on caregiving from area resources, including Wesley Village UMH, Sunset Shores, Griffin Hospital Lifeline, Alzheimer’s Association, TEAM, Valley Transit District, and Agency on Aging. 
The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.

The talk is final part of a series that focuses on providing information, resources, and support to caregivers of seniors, especially those of “the sandwich generation,” who are caring for an elderly loved one while still managing work and care of their children. 
However, the series will share information and resources that are beneficial to anyone caring for another person.

A light dinner sponsored by Valley Senior Services Council and their Valley United Way Special Needs Grant and Griffin Hospital Lifeline will be provided at 4:30 p.m. 
Participants are invited to bring their loved one for whom they provide care.

Space is limited; registration is required. 
Call 203-732-1511 or register online on the hospital events calendar at griffinhealth.org.


This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to host talk Thursday on Alzheimer's disease

Griffin Hospital and The Valley Senior Services Council will host a free presentation Thursday on techniques for caregivers to help loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia./ Contributed photo 

DERBY - Griffin Hospital’s Healthy U program and The Valley Senior Services Council will host a free presentation on skills and techniques caregivers can use to help loved ones diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the hospital, 130 Division St.

“The Caregiver’s Toolbox” will feature a presentation by Maria Tomasetti, of The Alzheimer’s Association, on care methods for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, including communication strategies and helpful activities. 

The Griffin Hospital Community Outreach Program will present a “toolbox” of resources for caregivers to help a loved one manage their disease and gain control of their health.

The talk is part of a series that focuses on providing information, resources and support to caregivers of seniors, especially those of “the sandwich generation,” who are caring for an elderly loved one while still managing work and care of their children. However, the series will share information and resources that are beneficial to anyone caring for another person.

The series wraps up June 8 at 5:30 p.m. June 8 with a variety of presentations on caregiving from area resources, including Wesley Village UMH, Sunset Shores, Griffin Hospital Lifeline, Alzheimer’s Association, TEAM, Valley Transit District, and Agency on Aging. 

The presentations will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.

A light dinner sponsored by Valley Senior Services Council and their Valley United Way Special Needs Grant and Griffin Hospital Lifeline will be provided at 4:30 p.m. Participants are invited to bring their loved one whom they provide care.

Space is limited, so registration is required. 

Call 203-732-1511 or register online on the Griffin Hospital events calendar at griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.