Dementia Friendly Lunch and Learn
The Holliston and Sherborn Councils on Aging have teamed up to provide a FREE Monthly Dementia Friendly Lunch and Learn. Lunch is provided by a new vendor, Jason’s Kitchen in Sherborn. Each month will have a guest presenter talking or providing a demonstration about different facets of memory loss or memory decline. All are welcome and there is no cost for lunch but we do require RSVP. Those living in Holliston can call the Holliston COA if they need a ride to the event.
For more information on this event please contact Melinda Morle at 508-651-7858 or email her at [email protected].
Please RSVP as space may be limited.
March 28th at 12:00 pm
Expressive Arts Therapy
In this presentation, Franci DuMar M.A. RD T, will discuss how Expressive Arts Therapy is used in treatment, why it is effective, and how you may incorporate creative techniques into your daily life to help foster positive relationships, experience relief, and strengthen hope for yourself and your loved ones.
FRIDAY, April 25th at 12:00 pm
Adaptive Devices for Memory Loss
Jennifer O’Connor, Assisted Technology Specialist for Easter Seals, has offered to bring assistive technology items to this presentation to demonstrate how they can help those with memory and fine motor issues. Easter Seals supports people of any age with disabilities in using assistive devices to create independence and participate in society.
FRIDAY, MAY 30TH at 12:00 pm
“Dementia Engagement and Empowerment”
Jolanda Pressey, Memory Care Director at the Residences of South Natick, will speak about approaches memory care providers use to create meaningful and pleasant days for someone with dementia. Creating an environment, activities, and daily tasks tailored to a person’s situation, abilities, and preferences can lead to a better quality of life at every stage.
Sherborn Town Hall, 2nd Floor
19 Washington Street
Sherborn, MA 01770
Please RSVP to the Sherborn COA at [email protected] or by calling 508-651-7858
This series is made possible by the generous funding from the Bay State Federal Savings Bank Charitable Foundation.