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education
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
Honoring Choice: Advance Directives [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
Cannabis and Cancer Care: Making Informed Decisions [Rock Row]
Cannabis is a topic that many patients and their loved ones encounter during conversations about treatment. Conflicting information from the internet, social media, and even people you may know can … Continued
Honoring Choice: Maine’s Death with Dignity Act [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
The Next Chapter: Exploring Complementary Therapies [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
Honoring Choice: Understanding Palliative Care + Hospice [Dempsey Connects]
Palliative care and hospice are two important forms of care that individuals and families may encounter while navigating serious illness. Although both are common, they are often misunderstood. Join us … Continued
Understanding Neuropathy [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
Acupressure for Calm [Rock Row]
We’ll explore various acupressure points and the natural rhythm of your breath to help reduce stress and find calm in the storm. We’ll conclude with a guided relaxation experience, so … Continued
Living Well Beyond Cancer: Cancer-Related Fatigue [Dempsey Connects]
Cancer-Related Fatigue (CRF) is common among individuals currently undergoing treatment or living with a history of cancer. In this session will discuss strategieACs to proactively manage and overcome the challenges … Continued
Honoring Choice: Maine’s Death with Dignity Act [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
Nutrition + Exercise for Bone Health [Rock Row]
Loss of bone density is common as people age and can be a result of nutrition deficiency, physical inactivity, or genetic factors. Certain types of cancer and their treatments may … Continued
Nutrition + Exercise for Bone Health [Dempsey Connects]
Loss of bone density is common as people age and can be a result of nutrition deficiency, physical inactivity, or genetic factors. Certain types of cancer and their treatments may … Continued
Understanding Radiation Fibrosis + Cording [Rock Row]
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
Understanding Lymphedema [Dempsey Connects]
Lymphedema is a common side effect of many cancers and their treatments, causing swelling and subsequent pain and discomfort for many patients. Fortunately, with support and self-care tools, lymphedema can … Continued
Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Self-Care [Dempsey Connects]
The Living Beyond Breast Cancer Survivorship series provides tips and tools to help you cope with your diagnosis and common side effects, build confidence, and empower you to take charge … Continued
Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Let’s Talk About Sex [Dempsey Connects]
The Living Beyond Breast Cancer Survivorship series provides tips and tools to help you cope with your diagnosis and common side effects, build confidence, and empower you to take charge … Continued
