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Honoring Choice: 5 Wishes Advanced Care Planning [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

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 … Continued

Mediterranean Diet [Lewiston]

Dempsey Center - Lewiston 29 Lowell Street, Lewiston, ME, United States

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 … Continued

Connect + Experience: Get to Know Rock Row [Rock Row]

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

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 … Continued

Honoring Choice: About Palliative Care [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

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 … Continued

Understanding Neuropathy [Dempsey Connects]

Dempsey Connects

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 … 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 … Continued

Connect + Experience: Watercolor Mandalas [Rock Row]

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

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 … 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 … 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 … Continued