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Muscle Tightness, Cording, and Fibrosis: Managing Post-Treatment Symptoms [Dempsey Connects]
Presented by Seacoast Hand Therapy, this workshop explores the potential long-term soft tissue aftereffects of cancer treatment, with a focus on Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome and Axillary Web Syndrome (aka cording). … Continued
Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]
Exercise can help fight fatigue, boost your energy level, support your immune system, relieve stress and tension, make your muscles and heart stronger, improve balance and help you sleep better. … Continued
Honoring Choice: Being Mortal Screening + Discussion [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 … Continued
Cancer Related Grief: Myths + Misconceptions [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
Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]
Tai Chi is a movement therapy that promotes the flow of energy in the body to improve health. Suitable for all ages, this class will emphasize the practice and cultivation … Continued
Stretch + Strengthen [Dempsey Connects]
Join us in-person for a 6-week progressive series that combines Pilates and Yoga principles to enhance core strength and stability to promote better balance. We will also focus on improving … Continued
Honoring Choice: About End of Life Doulas [Dempsey Connects]
Have you ever heard of an End-of-Life Doula? These providers offer non-medical holistic support that encompasses emotional, spiritual, and practical care. End-of-Life Doulas can provide companionship, comfort, and guidance to … Continued
Writing from the Care Partner’s Heart [Dempsey Connects]
A 6-week expressive arts series for care partners of loved ones with a cancer diagnosis. Through therapeutic writing and drawing prompts, participants will explore their care partner experience in a … Continued
The Next Chapter: Support After Cancer Treatment Ends [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 … Continued
Transitioning Into Survivorship for Care Partners [Dempsey Connects]
Being a care partner to a loved one with cancer can be challenging. Entering into a post-treatment, survivorship phase with them can bring new and different challenges leaving you wondering, … Continued
Honoring Choice: Being Mortal Viewing + Discussion [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 … Continued
