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December 13, 2019, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM @ Bemis Hall
Breakfast with Carolyn: Caregiving 1012019-12-13T08:30:00Are you new to caregiving and would like to be pointed in the right direction? Or would you just like to learn about what resources are available to you and the person you are caring for? Come have breakfast with Carolyn Bottum, the COA’s Director, on Friday, December 13 at 8:30 am at Bemis Hall. You’ll learn what services can be provided in your home or in the community, who can help you evaluate and monitor services, and tips and strategies for reducing your stress while being a caregiver. All are welcome!
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Are you new to caregiving and would like to be pointed in the right direction? Or would you just like to learn about what resources are available to you and the person you are caring for? Come have breakfast with Carolyn Bottum, the COA’s Director, on Friday, December 13 at 8:30 am at Bemis Hall. You’ll learn what services can be provided in your home or in the community, who can help you evaluate and monitor services, and tips and strategies for reducing your stress while being a caregiver. All are welcome!
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December 13, 2019, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM @ Bemis Hall
Successful Transitions of Care: Support Throughout the Continuum2019-12-13T12:00:00Going from home to hospital to a skilled nursing facility or a short term rehab and back home is much less stressful if you are aware of available resources and how to advocate for yourself. Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, December 13 at noon when Emily Tamilio of Deaconess Abundant Life Communities will discuss how to successfully transition through care while you enjoy a delicious luncheon. Ms. Tamilio will highlight how seniors may advocate for themselves in different care settings and how they may take inventory of their care and their care options. You will come to understand how to identify your care partners and how to access valuable resources. You will also find out how to be alert to warning signs, communicate your needs effectively and become an active participant in your care. Please call the COA at (781) 259-8811 to secure your spot for this program.
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Going from home to hospital to a skilled nursing facility or a short term rehab and back home is much less stressful if you are aware of available resources and how to advocate for yourself. Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, December 13 at noon when Emily Tamilio of Deaconess Abundant Life Communities will discuss how to successfully transition through care while you enjoy a delicious luncheon. Ms. Tamilio will highlight how seniors may advocate for themselves in different care settings and how they may take inventory of their care and their care options. You will come to understand how to identify your care partners and how to access valuable resources. You will also find out how to be alert to warning signs, communicate your needs effectively and become an active participant in your care. Please call the COA at (781) 259-8811 to secure your spot for this program.
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December 16, 2019, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM @ Bemis Hall
LINCOLN ACADEMY: Mo Movassaghi — Chemical Synthesis and Study of Bioactive Natural Products2019-12-16T12:30:00Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, December 16 at 12:30 pm when Mo Movassaghi
discusses “Chemical Synthesis and Study of Bioactive Natural Products.” Join MIT Professor Mo Movassaghi as he brings us along on his Group’s exploration of secondary metabolites, representative complex molecules and natural products, the science of chemical synthesis of complex molecules which is his group’s research focus, along with evaluation of the biological activity of complex natural products, and the exciting intersection of chemistry and biology in broad terms. Visit http://web.mit.edu/movassag/www/index.htm for more information on Dr. Movassaghi’s Group at MIT. The COA provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion. All ages welcome!
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Come to Bemis Hall on Monday, December 16 at 12:30 pm when Mo Movassaghi
discusses “Chemical Synthesis and Study of Bioactive Natural Products.” Join MIT Professor Mo Movassaghi as he brings us along on his Group’s exploration of secondary metabolites, representative complex molecules and natural products, the science of chemical synthesis of complex molecules which is his group’s research focus, along with evaluation of the biological activity of complex natural products, and the exciting intersection of chemistry and biology in broad terms. Visit http://web.mit.edu/movassag/www/index.htm for more information on Dr. Movassaghi’s Group at MIT. The COA provides beverages and dessert. The lectures last about an hour, including a question and answer period. Participants are welcome to stay after the program to continue their discussion. All ages welcome!
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December 17, 2019, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM @ St. Anne's
Enjoy a Gourmet Lunch with Tim Higgins!2019-12-17T11:30:00Lincolnites 60 and older are invited to enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch with friends new and old at 11:30 on Tuesday, December 17 at St. Anne’s Church. Our special guest will be our Town Administrator Tim Higgins! Come meet him, ask him your questions and give your ideas! Tricia McGean, Lincoln’s Public Health Nurse, will offer free blood pressure readings. The cost of lunch is $5 per person. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let the COA know if you need transportation or a seating partner. The lunch is co-sponsored by the COA, the Friends of the COA, Minuteman Senior Services, Newbury Court, St. Anne’s, and the Lincoln Garden Club. Call the COA at (781) 259-8811 to sign up!
St. Anne'sLincolnMA01773 Lincolnites 60 and older are invited to enjoy a delicious gourmet lunch with friends new and old at 11:30 on Tuesday, December 17 at St. Anne’s Church. Our special guest will be our Town Administrator Tim Higgins! Come meet him, ask him your questions and give your ideas! Tricia McGean, Lincoln’s Public Health Nurse, will offer free blood pressure readings. The cost of lunch is $5 per person. Caregivers are welcome to come with those for whom they are caring. Let the COA know if you need transportation or a seating partner. The lunch is co-sponsored by the COA, the Friends of the COA, Minuteman Senior Services, Newbury Court, St. Anne’s, and the Lincoln Garden Club. Call the COA at (781) 259-8811 to sign up!
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December 18, 2019, 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM @ Bemis Hall
Meeting of the Emergency Assistance Committee2019-12-18T15:15:00
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773
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December 18, 2019, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM @ Bemis Hall
For Caregivers: Technology to Help Elders Be Safer at Home2019-12-18T19:00:00Every day new technology comes out that can assist elders to be safer in their homes, whether it monitors well being and sends information to caregivers or others, provides virtual assistants, or offers support for those with hearing or visual impairments. Learn more about what is available, as well as their advantages and possible challenges, when Margaret McLaughlin comes to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, December 18 at 7 pm to reprise her November talk during an evening to accommodate working caregivers. Ms. McLaughlin is Professor of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California, and is currently Distinguished Visiting Research Scholar in the College of Communication at Boston University.
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Every day new technology comes out that can assist elders to be safer in their homes, whether it monitors well being and sends information to caregivers or others, provides virtual assistants, or offers support for those with hearing or visual impairments. Learn more about what is available, as well as their advantages and possible challenges, when Margaret McLaughlin comes to Bemis Hall on Wednesday, December 18 at 7 pm to reprise her November talk during an evening to accommodate working caregivers. Ms. McLaughlin is Professor of Communication at the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California, and is currently Distinguished Visiting Research Scholar in the College of Communication at Boston University.
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December 19, 2019, 10:15 AM - 11:30 AM @ Bemis Hall
VA Health System Benefits Overview2019-12-19T10:15:00Join Lincoln’s Veterans Services Officer Peter Harvell on Thursday, December 19 at 10:15 a.m. for an overview of the VA’s Health Benefits system. Get an overview of the system and how it works and what benefits it offers and find out if you or a family member might be eligible. Whether you are interested for yourself or a family member, come on down!
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Join Lincoln’s Veterans Services Officer Peter Harvell on Thursday, December 19 at 10:15 a.m. for an overview of the VA’s Health Benefits system. Get an overview of the system and how it works and what benefits it offers and find out if you or a family member might be eligible. Whether you are interested for yourself or a family member, come on down!
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December 19, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ The Commons
Memory Café for Elders with Dementia and Caregivers2019-12-19T10:30:00The Commons in Lincoln, Right-at-Home In Home Care and Assistance, and the Lincoln COA invite those with dementia and their family, friends, and caregivers to the free Lincoln Memory Café on Thursday, December 19 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the main building of The Commons in Lincoln. Enjoy delicious refreshments and entertainment! The Memory Café is held each fourth Thursday from 10:30 am to noon at The Commons. Call Elizabeth Kaupp of Right at Home at (781) 275-1400 or the COA at (781) 259-8811 for more information.
The Commons1 Harvest CircleLincolnMA01773 The Commons in Lincoln, Right-at-Home In Home Care and Assistance, and the Lincoln COA invite those with dementia and their family, friends, and caregivers to the free Lincoln Memory Café on Thursday, December 19 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the main building of The Commons in Lincoln. Enjoy delicious refreshments and entertainment! The Memory Café is held each fourth Thursday from 10:30 am to noon at The Commons. Call Elizabeth Kaupp of Right at Home at (781) 275-1400 or the COA at (781) 259-8811 for more information.
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December 20, 2019, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM @ Bemis Hall
Art, Movement, and Fun for Holiday Relaxation 2019-12-20T13:00:00Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, December 20 at 1 pm when Catherine Collins, RN, MS, QTTT (Qualified Therapeutic Touch Teacher), leads a fun afternoon of using art, movement, and other playful techniques to de-stress, loosen up, and get ready to truly savor all the joys of the season. The holidays don’t have to make you crazy! Whether you feel stressed or not, you’ll have a great time and learn some techniques you can use any time of the year. Please sign up by calling the COA at (781) 259-8811!
Bemis Hall15 Bedford RoadLincolnMA01773 Come to Bemis Hall on Friday, December 20 at 1 pm when Catherine Collins, RN, MS, QTTT (Qualified Therapeutic Touch Teacher), leads a fun afternoon of using art, movement, and other playful techniques to de-stress, loosen up, and get ready to truly savor all the joys of the season. The holidays don’t have to make you crazy! Whether you feel stressed or not, you’ll have a great time and learn some techniques you can use any time of the year. Please sign up by calling the COA at (781) 259-8811!
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