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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
Understanding Radiation Fibrosis + Cording [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
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
Thriving with Metastatic Breast Cancer: Part 2 [Dempsey Connects]
Living well with metastatic breast cancer varies from person to person, but it is possible to live fully despite the challenges. From the day of your diagnosis forward, you may … Continued
Nutrition + Exercise for Breast Cancer [Dempsey Connects]
A healthy diet and regular exercise can enhance wellbeing when you have breast cancer and can help reduce risk of a breast cancer diagnosis. This program will review the latest … Continued
Honoring Choice: About End-of-Life Doulas [Dempsey Connects]
Learn about support offered by End-of-life doulas. Their non-medical holistic support encompasses emotional, spiritual, and practical care. End-of-Life Doulas can provide companionship, comfort, and guidance to those facing a terminal … 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
Yoga for Cancer Care – Evening [Dempsey Connects]
No class November 26. Reduce stress, manage treatment side-effects, and aid cancer recovery through a unique evidence-based yoga method specifically for those diagnosed with cancer. Through movement, breathing, and … Continued
Stretch + Strengthen [Dempsey Connects]
No class November 11. Join us for a progressive series that combines Pilates and Yoga principles to enhance core strength and stability to promote better balance. We will also … Continued
Men’s Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
A supportive, confidential space for men impacted by cancer to support one another. This group offers honest conversation and practical coping strategies to help you navigate a diagnosis, treatment, or … 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
Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
No class November 26. Start your day with presence of mind and improved focus through a guided meditation session. These ongoing series will help you incorporate meditation as part … Continued
Care Partner Support Group Series [Dempsey Connects]
No group November 26. Being a care partner to someone with a cancer diagnosis can be a lonely and isolating experience. In this group, care partners can find a … Continued
Yoga for Cancer Care [Dempsey Connects]
No class September 21 and October 12. Reduce stress, manage treatment side-effects, and aid cancer recovery through a unique evidence-based yoga method specifically for those diagnosed with cancer. Through … Continued
Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]
No class September 21 or October 12. Exercise can help fight fatigue, boost your energy level, support your immune system, relieve stress and tension, make your muscles and heart … Continued
Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
No class November 11 or 25. Join us for a gentle, accessible form of yoga, open to all levels of experience. Chair Yoga utilizes both seated and standing poses … Continued
