BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUPS

To register for these free groups, call Linda Clark or Patty Shenberger at 735-6484 or 1-800-317-5661. All groups meet at the Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Office at 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, except when otherwise noted.

WHAT ABOUT ME? An art therapy group for children ages 5-12 years old whose loved one has died. Starts Monday, September 22, 2008 and meets from 4:15-5:45 p.m. for (7) seven Mondays in a row.

WHAT ABOUT ME? A monthly art therapy group for children ages 5-12 years old whose loved one has died. Meets the third Wednesday of each month from 4:15-5:45 p.m.

TEENS GRIEVE, TOO For teenagers ages 13-18 years old whose loved one has died. Starts Tuesday, September 23, 2008, from 4:15-5:45 p.m. for five (5) Tuesdays in a row.

TEENS GRIEVE, TOO A monthly group for teenagers ages 13-18 years old whose loved one has died. Meets the first Wednesday of every month from 4:15-5:45 p.m.

“W.A.M. CAMP” (WHAT ABOUT ME?) A free day “camp” for bereaved children
5-12 years old. Call for Summer 2009 dates.

CHILDREN’S COMMUNITY-WIDE REMEMBRANCE SERVICE: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE For any child who has experienced the death of a loved one. Children can share stories, read a poem, sing or play musical instruments in memory of their loved ones. Face painting, arts & crafts and a picnic will follow the service. Call for Spring 2009 date at the Edward A. Hanna Recreation Center, 220 Memorial Parkway (near the Utica Zoo).

COPING WITH GRIEF WORKSHOP Discussion will focus on healthy ways to cope with grief and how to handle the upcoming holidays. Monday, October 20, 2008, at 6:30 p.m. and Wednesday, October 22, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. Will meet at Dunham Public Library, 78 Main Street, Whitesboro.


PASSAGES For any adult who has experienced a death of a loved one. Starts Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 and meets for six (6) Tuesdays in a row from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

ADULT PARENTAL LOSS For any adult who has experienced the death of a parent. Starts Monday, September 22, 2008 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. for six (6) Mondays in a row. Parental Loss workshops are also offered.

MEMORY MAKERS – A scrapbooking group for any adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. Starts Wednesday, September 24, 2008, from 6:30-8:00 p.m. for six (6) Wednesdays in a row. This will be a wonderful way to create a lasting memory of your loved one.

JOURNEY TOGETHER A group that provides social activities for the bereaved. Call Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. for a list of activities.

ROME PASSAGES For any bereaved adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. Starts Monday, October 6th, 2008 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. and meets for (6) Mondays at St. Mary’s Parish Center 210 West Liberty St. Rome (behind St. Mary’s between the Convent & Rectory).

HOSPICE WALKERS Meets at Sangertown Square Mall in front of Macy’s. For any adult who has experienced a death. Mondays and Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. (and Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.) Contact Nan Hyde at 737-5833, Rosemary O’Leary at 797-2795, Regina English at 736-7881, Gloria McRorie at 737-5103 or Bertha Lawson at 724-5026. Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. This group is only for newly bereaved whose loved one died a year ago or less. Contact Rosemary O’Leary at 797-2795 or Gloria McRorie at 737-5103.

HERKIMER COUNTY WALKERS For any adult who has experienced a loss. Meets every Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at Herkimer County Community College Physical Education Building at the Inside Track on Reservoir Road, Herkimer. Contact Dorothy Suits at 866-3069.

WATERVILLE PASSAGES For any bereaved adult who has experienced the death of a loved one. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of every month at 1:00 p.m. at the Waterville Public Library Program Room, 206 White Street, Waterville.

COMMUNITY-WIDE REMEMBRANCE SERVICES: A CELEBRATION OF LIFE For the entire family. Wednesday, November 5th, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 54 East Main Street, Mohawk. Call for first week in November 2008 start-up dates for Oneida and Madison Counties,too.
9/5/08

Hospice & Palliative Care to Offer Certified Home Aide Training Program

Hospice & Palliative Care is committed to providing quality, compassionate end-of-life care to our patients and their families. An important part of our hospice team that delivers this personal care are Certified Home Health Aides (CHHA’s) and that is why Hospice is offering a training program. After successful completion of this training program, applicants will become a Certified Home Health Aide. This training will give applicants the training they need to work for Hospice, homecare agencies, nursing homes or hospitals.
Certified Home Health Aides are trained to provide basic patient care under the direction of a registered nurse. Duties include bathing, grooming, feeding patients, preparing meals and light housekeeping.
Our 12 day training program is recognized state wide and taught by a Registered Nurse. Receive the training necessary for a successful career as a Certified Home Health Aide. Classes will be Monday through Friday from 8a.m. to 4p.m at Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford beginning September 22 through October 6. The cost is $65 for registration and class materials. Applicants must be pre-screened and registered by September 12. This program is open to applicants at least 18 years of age who’ve completed a minimum of ten years of school or have received their GED. Selected applicants will be paid to participate in the training. All 12 days of training must be completed.
To learn more about this career opportunity please contact Denise Smith, RN at 735-6487 ext. 226.