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ELDER CARE MONTHLY DISCUSSION GROUP
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Caring for an aging loved one can be challenging on many levels. Trying to understand the diverse needs and resources specific to this population may be overwhelming and often stressful when doing it alone.
Please join us for a monthly meeting to discuss subjects including: care coordination, family issues associated with caring for an elder adult, legal, estate and medical issues, grieving loss and most importantly, caring for oneself in the midst of it all.
Janet T. Loughlin, LICSW, CEAP-Partners Employee Assistance Program
Barbara Moscowitz, LICSW- MGH Geriatric Social Worker
Meetings below are held Tuesdays in the Yawkey Building, Schiff Conference Center, 4th Floor, Room 4-910
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February 14
March 13
April 10
May 8
June 12
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Noon – 1 pm |
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MOVING FROM STRESS TO RESILIENCE
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Often we are faced with conflicting demands, difficult events and circumstances that can be challenging. What helps people adapt well to these situations? It involves resilience. The first step in building resilience is to understand how one’s attitudes and perceptions can create stress. This interactive seminar will teach participants skills that can help them develop a personal strategy for enhancing resilience.
Henrietta Menco, LICSW, CEAP Partners EAP Quality Manager
Janet T. Loughlin, LICSW, CEAP, Partners EAP Consultant
To Register please contact Maureen Gauvin at (617) 732-6017 or mjgauvin@partners.org
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Wednesday, February 8
BWH, Medical Records Conference Room
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Noon – 1 pm
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| DANGERS OF INSUFFICIENT SLEEP |
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A lack of sufficient sleep can lead to impaired performance on tasks of memory, decision making, and the ability to respond to environmental events while also decreasing our mood and feelings of well-being. Obtaining adequate sleep is a common challenge. This discussion will look at the consequences of a lack of sleep while providing steps you can take to improve sleep quantity and quality.
Sean W. Cain, PhD, Harvard Medical School, Division of Sleep Medicine
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Wednesday, February 15
MGH, Haber Conference Room |
Noon – 1 pm |
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FINDING THE RIGHT SUMMER CAMP
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Children can benefit from attending summer camp but choosing the best one can be challenging. This seminar will help parents find a camp that’s the right fit for their child.
Lucy Jackson Norvell, Director of Public Information, American Camp Association, New England
To Register for BWH, please contact Maureen Gauvin at (617) 732-6017 or mjgauvin@partners.org
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Tuesday, March 6
BWH, Shapiro Breakout Room |
Noon – 1 pm
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Wednesday, March 14
MGH, Thier Conference Room |
Noon – 1 pm |
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DEMYSTIFYING FINANCIAL AID AND MAXIMIZING COLLEGE FUNDING
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It takes smart planning to pay for college. Seminar will include discussion on maximizing financial aid and minimizing costs, receiving more free money, and how to choose the best college for your student and your budget.
College Planning Strategies, LLC
This seminar is co-sponsored by Partners Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and MAFCU Federal Credit Union.
To Register please contact Maureen Gauvin at (617) 732-6017 or mjgauvin@partners.org
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Wednesday, April 11
BWH, Bornstein Amphitheater
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Noon – 1 pm
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UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AID AND COLLEGE FUNDING
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The college financial aid process can be complex. This seminar will help you understand how the college financial aid system works; it will explain student loans and provide tips and strategies for choosing the best financial aid options for your situation.
This seminar is brought to you by Partners Employee Assistance Program (EAP) in collaboration with the Harvard University Employee Credit Union.
Tom Murphy, Director of Student Services, Harvard University Employee Credit Union
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Tuesday, April 24th
MGH, Yky, Schiff Conference Center,
Room 4-910 |
12:30-1:30 p.m.
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HEALTHY EATING PLATE: HARVARD’S NEW GUIDE TO HEALTHY EATING
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Aside from not smoking, the most important determinants of good health are what we eat and how active we are. Dr. Rimm will tell us the story behind the creation of the Healthy Eating Plate, based exclusively on the best available science and not subjected to political and commercial pressures from food industry lobbyists, and will discuss some fundamental differences between the Healthy Eating Plate and MyPlate, the food icon designed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Dr. Eric Rimm, Sc.D. Associate Professor, Harvard School of Public Health
To Register please contact Maureen Gauvin at (617) 732-6017 or mjgauvin@partners.org
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Tuesday, May 15
BWH, Shapiro 3rd floor "porch"
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Noon – 1 pm
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CHOOSING CHILD CARE
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Partners Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Partners Child Care Services are offering a seminar which will include education and a round table discussion on Choosing Childcare. Partners EAP will explore child care options including: nanny care, family child care and center-based care. A panel of employees who have used each of the three kinds of child care options will share their choice and experiences. Time will be left at the end for questions/answers and discussion
Allison Lilly, LICSW, CEAP, Partners EAP Operations Manager
Sheryl Lauber Weden, Director Partners Child Care Services
To Register for BWH, please contact Maureen Gauvin at (617) 732-6017 or mjgauvin@partners.org
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Tuesday, May 15
MGH, Bulfinch Conference Room 222
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Noon – 1 pm
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Tuesday, June 19
BWH, Shapiro Breakout Room |
Noon – 1 pm
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