education

Clarity: Improving Memory + Focus [Rock Row]

Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

Are you struggling with "chemo brain" or brain fog? If you're dealing with a cancer diagnosis or undergoing treatment, you might be experiencing word-finding difficulties, trouble with focus, or problems with memory—all are common side effects many people with cancer face. This 6-week program is designed to help you manage changes in memory and cognitive … Continued

Clarity: Improving Memory + Focus [Rock Row]

Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

Are you struggling with "chemo brain" or brain fog? If you're dealing with a cancer diagnosis or undergoing treatment, you might be experiencing word-finding difficulties, trouble with focus, or problems with memory—all are common side effects many people with cancer face. This 6-week program is designed to help you manage changes in memory and cognitive … Continued

Managing Cancer Treatment Side Effects with Cannabis/CBD [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

From treating pain and nausea to helping to ease the symptoms of neuropathy, more and more studies demonstrate positive benefits from the safe use of cannabis including CBD and other cannabinoids. In this informational session we will discuss alternative and adjunctive ways to manage the side effects of cancer and cancer treatments. Led by Shari … Continued

Clarity: Improving Memory + Focus [Rock Row]

Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

Are you struggling with "chemo brain" or brain fog? If you're dealing with a cancer diagnosis or undergoing treatment, you might be experiencing word-finding difficulties, trouble with focus, or problems with memory—all are common side effects many people with cancer face. This 6-week program is designed to help you manage changes in memory and cognitive … Continued

Honoring Choice: Maine’s Death with Dignity Act [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

The Maine Death with Dignity Act allows qualified individuals to request and receive life-ending medication from their attending physician under specific circumstances. This informational workshop will provide fact-based information regarding medical aid in dying, and Maine’s law followed by a chance to ask questions. Led by Rev. Valerie Lovelace, MS, Executive Director, Maine Death with Dignity. … Continued

Clarity: Improving Memory + Focus [Rock Row]

Dempsey Center - Rock Row 11 Rock Row, Westbrook, ME, United States

Are you struggling with "chemo brain" or brain fog? If you're dealing with a cancer diagnosis or undergoing treatment, you might be experiencing word-finding difficulties, trouble with focus, or problems with memory—all are common side effects many people with cancer face. This 6-week program is designed to help you manage changes in memory and cognitive … Continued

Cancer-Related Grief: Myths + Misconceptions [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Navigating a cancer diagnosis involves dealing with grief, in one form or another. Whether it be anticipatory, grief related to changes in executive or cognitive functioning, or the death of a loved one; grief is a shared experience. Join us for a 90-minute educational overview of some of the different 'types' of grief, as you … Continued

Cancer-Related Grief: Myths + Misconceptions [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Navigating a cancer diagnosis involves dealing with grief, in one form or another. Whether it be anticipatory, grief related to changes in executive or cognitive functioning, or the death of loved one; grief is a shared experience. Join us for a 90-minute educational overview of some of the different 'types' of grief, as you learn … Continued

The Next Chapter: Support After Cancer Treatment Ends [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Do you have questions about navigating life post cancer treatment? Are you looking for ways to care for your physical and emotional well-being after treatment has ended? Do you want to connect with others who 'get it'? Join us for this 4-week series to learn techniques for coping with the new physical and emotional reality … Continued

The Next Chapter: Support After Cancer Treatment Ends [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Do you have questions about navigating life post cancer treatment? Are you looking for ways to care for your physical and emotional well-being after treatment has ended? Do you want to connect with others who 'get it'? Join us for this 4-week series to learn techniques for coping with the new physical and emotional reality … Continued

Honoring Choice: Being Mortal Viewing + Discussion [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Conversations surrounding death and dying can be difficult. Medical providers often struggle with these conversations, as well. Dr. Atul Gawande shares his own path, as a physician, in this 60-minute documentary, and urges us all to look closely at our cultural understanding of the dying process and how we can support one another better. In this … Continued

The Next Chapter: Support After Cancer Treatment Ends [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

Do you have questions about navigating life post cancer treatment? Are you looking for ways to care for your physical and emotional well-being after treatment has ended? Do you want to connect with others who 'get it'? Join us for this 4-week series to learn techniques for coping with the new physical and emotional reality … Continued