SUPPORT SERVICES
ServiceLink's CAREGIVER NETWORK group is for CAREGIVERS
who want to learn more about problem-solving and information related to caregiving issues. For additional information, call Brenda, Caregiver Specialist at 528-6945
ServiceLink Resource Center, 67 Water Street, Suite 105
Laconia, NH 03246
CENTRALNH VNA & HOSPICE
-"CARING CAREGIVERS" SUPPORT GROUP: A support group for caregivers of the memory-impaired and all caregivers in long term caregiving situations. The participants share caregiving resources, offer peer support, creative problem-solving and reinforce caring for the caregiver. Call Mary Bolduc @ Central NH VNA& Hospice 524-8444 ext. 342 for additional information.
The group meets at the office of Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 N. Main Street in Laconia on the first and third Monday of the month from 10:00 to 11:30am.
- BLOOD PRESSURE CLINICS:
- Belmont Senior Center (267-9867): on the third Wednesday of the month from 12:30 to 2:00 PM.
- FOOT CARE CLINICS provide basic care of the feet and toenails for seniors and disabled adults. A $10.00 donation is suggested. Foot care clinics are held in the following locations and appointments are necessary:
- Belmont Senior Center: the third Wednesday of the month from 12:30 to 2:00 PM. Please call the Belmont Senior Center at 267-9867 for an appointment.
- The Laconia Senior Center: the last Tuesday of the month from 12:30 to 4:00 PM. Please call the Senior Center at 524-7689 for an appointment.
YOUNG FAMILY PROGRAM
- PARTNERS IN HEALTH FAMILY COUNCIL
PARTNERS IN HEALTH FAMILY COUNCIL: The Central NH VNA & Hospice Partners in Health (PIH) Family Council is a group of parents with children experiencing the impacts of chronic illness and disabilities.
The Family Council oversees the Partners in Health program. The council identifies community gaps in services and supports, and works to improve them. The Family Council acts as a voice for all the families in Partners in Health, and in the community for those who have children or adolescents with chronic health conditions. The council works to help develop community resources and to empower families to advocate and manage the needs of their children. The group meets at Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia. For more information, please call Katie Gauch, PIH Family Support Coordinator, at 524-8444.
HOSPICE
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
HOSPICE VOLUNTEER TRAINING: Hospice is a special kind of caring for people of all ages who are living with life-threatening illness. Becoming a Hospice volunteer requires 21-28 hours of this training. It includes discussion of death & dying, exploring spirituality, the role of the hospice staff, palliative care, interacting with the hospice family, and the art of listening. Hospice volunteers work with the Central NH VNA & Hospice team to provide care, comfort, and support to persons at the end of life and to their families and caregivers. For more information on the next Hospice volunteer training session and other volunteer opportunities, contact Pam Littlefield, Central NH VNA & Hospice Volunteer Coordinator at 524-8444
OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Central NH VNA & Hospice is looking for volunteers with computer skills and others who enjoy assisting the general public in the office. Central NH VNA & Hospice volunteers may also serve on the Board of Directors, help with community education or fundraising activities, participate on a committee, or assist clients with Advance Care Directives. Time commitments can be geared to the needs of volunteers—from those who wish to serve occasionally to those who prefer regular assignments. For more information on volunteer opportunities please contact Chris Long at Central NH VNA & Hospice, 780 N. Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246 or call (603) 524-4339, ext. 340 or (toll-free) (800) 244-8549 in New Hampshire. Information is also available on the Central NH VNA& Hospice website at http://www.cnhvnah.org/
FEBRUARY EVENTS
Feb 6-Support Group, 10AM-11:30AM-CHH
Feb 4-1pm-3pm, Taylor Communities Woodside, 435 Union Avenue, Laconia, 03246
Going Blind-Going Forward (Wrong street address on poster)
Feb 10-Training in regards to Social Security Benefits and VA benefits both financial and healthcare to all Veterans
Feb 10-how to age gracefully in “My Body Is Aging, But I Am Not.” Go Grinning Series
Feb 14-Valentines Day
EB 16-It's that time again-come join us for the February Caregiver event! Dance away while Ronnie will be playing love songs from the 40s and 50s. Treats will be provided. Please let us know if you are attending. You can reach Brenda or me at 603-528-6945 or respond via e-mail with how many are attending. Hope to see you there!
Feb 20
- Support Group, 10AM-11:30AM-CHH
- Advisory Council, 1:00 PM
Feb 27-Memory Support Group, Forestview- Parade Road in Meredith, 5:30-7:00 pm, Light Supper Provided
Feb 28-Foot Clinic-10:30am
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