Advanced care planning conversations are important though often difficult and confusing. By taking the time to make your decisions known, your directives can help alleviate fear and worry for you and your loved ones. Five Wishes is the most popular advanced directive in the United States, meeting the legal requirements in several states, including Maine. … Continued

The Mediterranean Diet is an evidence-based style of eating associated with reduced risk for heart disease. Join us for this educational cooking session featuring tasty, heart-healthy recipes to help you modify your diet without sacrificing flavor! Led by Judy Donnelly, RDN, CSO, LD, Nutrition Program Manager. Open to the public.

Have you been looking for a chance to connect with fellow individuals impacted by cancer and share your journey? You can do just that while taking a tour of our newest Dempsey Center location at Rock Row in Westbrook and we’ll even introduce you to one of our Dempsey Dogs! Come on in, have a … Continued

Some patients moving through a cancer diagnosis may learn about Palliative Care but what this service can provide may vary. Appropriate for patients of any age and at any stage in a serious illness, Palliative Care can coincide with curative treatment. This kind of care is based on the needs of the person, not the … Continued

Come learn about Chemo-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy, a common side effect of cancer treatment. In this educational workshop, we will share strategies for managing the hallmarks of neuropathy—tingling, numbness, and burning—and will offer insights to improve your or your loved one’s quality of life. Led by Marissa Paquette from ReVital Cancer Rehabilitation. Open to the public.

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

Have you been looking for a chance to connect with fellow individuals impacted by cancer and share your journey? Let's gather with a cup of coffee or tea, take a deep breath, and lose ourselves in the meditative art of simple watercolor mandalas. This session is perfect for beginners—no drawing or meditation experience needed. All … Continued

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

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