South Shore Elder Services Addresses Aging Parents' Needs

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DATELINE: BRAINTREE AND RANDOLPH, MA... Are you part of the boomer generation? If so, you are cordially invited to attend South Shore Elder Services’ "Aging is Everyone’s Future" conference to be held at Lombardo’s in Randolph on Tuesday, October 25th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. South Shore Elder Services is a private, non-profit agency that provides seniors and caregivers in the South Shore area with valuable resources and services.

South Shore Elder Services welcomes Ed Harding, news anchor at WCVB Channel 5, who will be the guest speaker at the conference. Individual breakout sessions will cover important aging issues such as Social Security, asset preservation and caring for aging parents. Information booths will be on hand and a complimentary light dinner will be served.

Guests may choose to attend one of four breakout sessions which will be offered during the conference (pre-registration is required):

• Social Security Workshop – Kurt Czarnowski, Communication Director from the Social Security office will discuss Social Security issues.

• Asset Preservation and Advanced Directives Workshop – Led by Ron Kearns, RN, JD, an Elder Law Attorney for the Senior Resource Center, Inc.

• Initiating Important Conversations with Your Parents Workshop – Presented by Kate Granigan, LICSW of Consultation, Advocacy and Resources for Elders (C.A.R.E.).

• For Chinese Speaking Audience – Initiating Important Conversations with Your Parents Workshop – Led by Dan Lam, Marriage and Family Therapist and Selectman for Town of Randolph. Social Security Workshop – Presented by Ri Lac of the Social Security Administration.

Space is limited. There is no cost for the conference, but registration is required.
To register for the conference and sign up for a workshop, contact South Shore Elder Services at (781) 848-3910 ext. 351.

South Shore Elder Services’ "Aging is Everyone’s Future" conference is sponsored by Healthsouth Braintree Rehabilitation Hospital, Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Senior Resource Center, Inc., Jack Conway Realty and Welch Healthcare and Retirement Group.

"Your Age Info Specialist"
Since 1977, South Shore Elder Services, Inc. has been providing South Shore seniors and caregivers with the resources and services that promote and maintain optimal levels of elder independence.

As one of 27 Aging Services Access Points in Massachusetts, South Shore Elder Services coordinates and provide a wide range of services to elders and caregivers throughout Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate and Weymouth. The agency’s mission is to promote and maintain an optimal level of elder independence through the coordination of resources, advocacy and caregiver support.

Supported in part by the Massachusetts Department of Elder Affairs, South Shore Elder Services is located at 159 Bay State Drive in Braintree, MA. For more information contact (781) 848-3910 or Toll Free 1-800-AGE-INFO (243-4636) or visit the website at www.sselder.org.