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Category: Aging

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Elder Suicide Prevention Training Offered

The Samaritans on Cape Cod and the Islands is hosting a suicide prevention training designed to reduce the incidence of suicide among adults age 55 and older. This training is […]

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2017 Gerontology Intensive Certificate Series

The Center for Corporate and Professional Education is accepting registrations for the 2017 Gerontology Intensive Certificate Series. The 10 session certificate series is for professionals currently working with older adults or exploring […]

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Staff Spotlight October 2016

October 4, 2016 Beth Albert, Director, launched the Barnstable County Regional Substance Abuse Council’s My Choice Matters media campaign in the Harborview Room of the Barnstable County Complex. In an effort to […]

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LESS THAN ONE MONTH AWAY: Open Enrollment for Medicare Changes

SHINE volunteers are ready to help you review your Medicare options during the Medicare’s Part C (Medicare Advantage Plan) and Part D (Prescription Drug Plan) Annual Open Enrollment (October 15, 2016 […]

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Advisory Council Discusses Plan to Address Aging Population

At the August 25, 2016 meeting, the Barnstable County Health and Human Services Advisory Council hosted the panel discussion “Planning for Older Adults on Cape Cod”.  As Aging and Disability […]

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Register for the 2016 Behavioral Health Provider Summit

Registration for the Behavioral Health Provider Coalition of Cape Cod and the Islands’s (BHPC) Fourth Annual Behavioral Health Summit is now open. This year’s Summit will showcase the “Milestones of Behavioral […]

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“Building an Age-Friendly Region” Panel Discussion – September 15, 2016

Age-Friendly Yarmouth is hosting a free panel discussion with presentations from Age-Friendly Boston, Livable Dedham, Age-Friendly Berkshires, and Healthy Aging Martha’s Vineyard that will showcase how these organizations were successful in […]

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Caregiver Study Seeks Participants

The Alzheimer’s Family Support Center of Cape Cod is offering the NYU Caregiver Intervention (NYUCI) program that provides free counseling and support to caregivers and their families. The Center is looking […]

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Working on Wellness Application Deadline – September 16, 2016

Working on Wellness is a statewide worksite wellness program that offers up to $10,000 in seed funding and training to help organizations build a fun and effective wellness program unique […]

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