• Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/manh: Watch for Updates
  • Support Groups
  • Alz Meet-Ups
• Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod https://www.alzheimerscapecod.org/

 

Mental Wellness for Workers in Aging Services

Led by Katherine King, PsyD – William James College

The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on older adults brings with it a high impact on those who serve them. This session is for anyone working in the field of aging who would like additional support and training to buoy their well-being during this challenging time. This includes nurses, social workers, case managers, activities professional, home health aides, and more. Throughout these sessions, we will:

• Discuss burnout prevention, compassion fatigue, and self-care
• Get help with managing stress during even the hardest times
• Discuss grief and learn new ways to help cope with our losses
• Engage in brief guided relaxation and contemplation practices to restore energy and a sense of purpose

DATES: Attend as many or as few sessions as you would like. Register just once and you will receive Zoom links to all sessions.

• 3 Tuesdays, 6-6:30 pm Eastern Time (May 12, 19, and 26)
• 3 Thursdays, 11-11:30 am Eastern Time (May 14, 21, and 28)

REGISTRATION: Please register to receive Zoom links: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mental-wellness-for-workers-in-aging-services-tickets-104261364548

The Wisdom of Grief for Workers in Aging Services

Led by Katherine King, PsyD William James College

Many of us enter the field of aging prepared to handle the loss of clients, but the sheer volume of people who are dying in the COVID-19 crisis, and the traumatic nature of many of these losses, runs the risk of overwhelming even our strongest coping skills. This session is for anyone working in the field of aging who is seeking mutual support and guidance to aid them in coping with their losses. This includes nurses, social workers, case managers, activities professional, home health aides, and more. This workshop will:

• Discuss types of grief and learn your style of coping
• Provide tools and ideas to help you handle your losses
• Create time and shared space to honor the lives of those no longer with us

DATE: Thursday, May 28, 2020, 7-7:45 pm Eastern Time

REGISTRATION: Please register to receive Zoom link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-wisdom-of-grief-for-workers-in-aging-services-tickets-104262754706