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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, August 6 - Friday, August 8, 9:00 – 5:00pm
Planning and Design for a New Generation of Seniors: A Focused Look at Retirement
HouseWorks CEO, Andrea Cohen, is a guest speaker at this three day seminar that addresses the profound changes occuring in the long-term care industry.
Monday, November 3, 2:45 – 4:00 p.m.
GCMNE 2008 Annual Conference
HouseWorks' Nicole Deaner will present "Multicultural Issues in the Workplace" at the 3rd annual conference of the Geriatric Care Managers of New England.
Past Events
Tuesday, June 10, 11:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Old Colony Elderly Services Conference
HouseWorks' Bob Severino presented innovative approaches to home modification at the midday session.
Thursday, June 12, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
A Conversation about Driving and Dementia: Where Do We Start?
BIDMC's Behavioral Neurology Unit Program Manager Lissa Robins Kapust, LICSW, was the featured speaker at this luncheon lecture, the second of the series co-sponsored by Hebrew Senior Life and HouseWorks.
Friday, June 6, 11:00 – 12:15 p.m.
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Spring Conference
HouseWorks CEO, Andrea Cohen, was the moderator of this panel discussion that explored the important relationship between GCMs and private home care providers.
Thursday, May 15, 9:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Statewide Falls Prevention Symposium
HouseWorks staff lead an afternoon workshop about environmental modifications that reduce falls.
Tuesday, May 13, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
The 2008 Presidential Election: What's at Stake?
HouseWorks' Co-Founder, political activist, and fundraiser Alan D. Solomont was the featured speaker at this luncheon lecture, the third and final of the series co-sponsored by HouseWorks and Hebrew Senior Life.
Wednesday, April 16, 8:00 – 10:30 a.m.
The Art of Lying: Facilitating Transitions using Therapeutic Fiblets
HouseWorks and Summerville at Farm Pond presented this breakfast workshop given by Emily Saltz, LICSW, CMC.
Tuesday, April 15, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
From Role Reversal to Role Acceptance
MGH Senior HealthWISE Director Barbara Moscowitz, was the featured speaker at this luncheon lecture, the first in the series of three co-sponsored by Hebrew Senior Life and HouseWorks.
Wednesday, April 2, 8:30 – 1:00 p.m.
The Sixth Annual Commonwealth Institute Conference
HouseWorks' Co-Founder & CEO, Andrea Cohen, presented visionary leadership strategies as part of a panel of CEO's discussing lessons they have learned.
Wednesday, November 14, 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Caregivers in the Workplace
Aiming to raise public awareness during National Family Caregivers Month, HouseWorks joined Mintz Levin in co-sponsoring this special seminar for human resources professionals and business leaders. To download materials distributed at the seminar, go to Information for Employers.
Tuesday, November 13, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Workforce Development: The Key to Quality Care
The final session of HouseWorks’ 2007 Continuing Education Series, this program explored employment and supervisory practices that support quality care by facilitating meaningful relationship between clients and direct-care workers. Presented by Kate Waldo, CTR, Cultural Change Specialist, The Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
REWARDS and CHALLENGES: The Complexity of Caregiving
Co-sponsored by HouseWorks, AARP, Dovetail Health, and Discovering What’s Next, this free community forum examined caregiving issues faced by today’s aging Baby Boomers.
Tuesday, October 9, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Caring for Residents with Parkinson’s Disease: New Strategies
The second session of HouseWorks’ 2007 Continuing Education Series, this workshop focused on helping participants understand the complex nature of Parkinson’s Disease and presented strategies for managing the disease in residential settings. Presented by Nancy Mazonson, MS, OTR/L, Coordinator, Parkinson’s Family Support Program, Jewish Family & Children’s Service.
Tuesday, September 11, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Medication Management and Chronic Illness: Art and Science
Inaugurating HouseWorks’ 2007 Continuing Education Series, this seminar addressed the essential elements of medication management, strategies for improving self-care, and the emotional dimensions of coping with chronic illness. Presented by Leslie Hoyt, MSW, and Maureen Kelly, RN, Dovetail Health.
Saturday, June 30, 6:00p.m.
Super Saturday
Abraham Toyin, John Paul Musagala, David Droppert, and Greg Sykes performing together at a free community concert co-sponsored by Alive Ministries International and HouseWorks.
Monday - Thursday, June 11th – 14th, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
The Third Age – The “Bonus Years”
Many educated, healthy and active middle-agers wonder what’s next as they approach the third age. The objective of this forum, sponsored by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Tufts University, was to help boomers seek purpose and fulfillment within a well-balanced and flexible lifestyle. Andrea Cohen, HouseWorks CEO, discussed housing options during the Wednesday session, “Caring for Others, Caring for Self.”
Monday and Tuesday, April 30th and May 1st
The Building Blocks: How to Make Your Neighborhood into a Village
This high-profile national conference brought together presenters from across the country who have created “intentional retirement communities” like Boston’s Beacon Hill Village. The program included keynote addresses from MGH President Dr. Peter Slaven and the Director of the MIT AgeLab, Dr. Joseph Coughlin. On May 1, HouseWorks CEO Andrea Cohen lead a post-conference workshop titled Home Care Services in the Village:Getting It Right from the Start.
Wednesday, January 31st, 8:00–10:30 a.m.
Who Is Caring for the Caregivers?
This breakfast and forum celebrated the release of MIT’s new publication, “The Family Caregiver Handbook: Finding Elder Care Resources in Massachusetts.” The event brought together a panel of experts including HouseWorks CEO, Andrea Cohen, to discuss the unmet needs of family caregivers and ideas for responding effectively.
Thursday, January 4th, 7:30–9:00 a.m.
Comparing the True Costs of Long-Term Care
When it comes to long-term care, out-of-pocket costs depend primarily on the level of care the senior needs, not where he or she lives. At this breakfast seminar, Andrea Cohen described a practical approach to estimating long-term costs at home, in assisted living, and in nursing home settings based on whether the senior needs intermittent, daily, or continuous care. Taking this approach to projecting costs, families can be better prepared to finance the long-term care option that best meets their needs and preferences. The seminar also took a brief look at the cost implications of the latest trend in senior housing: intentional retirement communities like Boston’s Beacon Hill Village.
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