Transforming Memory Care
Through education, collaboration, and supportAfter my husband’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, the DCC support group helped me cope with my new responsibilities and accept the uncertainty of what’s to come."
About the Dementia Care Collaborative
The Collaborative was created to educate and support patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and the community. Dedicated team members offer opportunities for learning and connecting across the hospital and into the community at large, with the goals of teaching new ways of understanding dementia, how to best communicate and partner with those living with dementia and to offer support and guidance for caregivers to feel empowered to foster their own wellbeing and resilience.
Upcoming Events
Conversations With Caregivers
Caregiving: An Emotional Guide with Julie Norstrand, PhD, MSW, MSc
March 18, 2025 5:30- 7:00pm EST
Julie Norstrand, PhD is an eldercare consultant and founder of Help My Aging Parents, LLC which provides consultation and training for individuals, families, employees. Julie holds an MSW and a master’s in clinical psychology. Julie conducted research at Area Agency on Aging where she learned about resources and services critical for homebound elders. Julie has taught social work and aging related courses to undergraduate and graduate students at Regis college for many years. Julie also served as a commissioner for the Newton Council on Aging.
Join us Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 5:30 – 7:00pm EST via Zoom.
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Julie Norstrand, PhD, MSW, MSc
Supported by the Center for Women, Wellness & Wealth, Inspired by Berkshire Bank, the Bresky Foundation, and the Satter Foundation.
Health and Resiliency
Chair Zumba Gold with Ketty Rosenfeld, Zumba Instructor
February 4, 2025 5:30-6:30pm EST
Join us as Ketty Rosenfield leads us through a seated Zumba exercise, Chair Zumba Gold. While this class is open to all skill and experience levels, it is important to evaluate your own physical abilities and appropriateness for this class. If you have concerns, please reach out to your physician for guidance. In addition to registering, all participants must complete a waiver before being admitted into the event. Please fill out your waiver by following this link: https://forms.gle/JLGCKFibFCkHcGL78
Ketty Rosenfeld has been teaching Zumba Fitness since 2010 and she believes fitness
provides us with the ability to enjoy a healthy active lifestyle. “As a passionate Fitness
Instructor, my role is to motivate, enable and make each of my classes a fun and
rewarding experience. I love to see participants achieve their personal health and
fitness goals, in a caring, fun, and dynamic class.”
Join us Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30 – 6:30pm EST via Zoom.
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Ketty Rosenfeld, Zumba Instructor