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Honoring Choice: 5 Wishes Advanced Care Planning [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
Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
Join us for a gentle, accessible form of yoga, open to all levels of experience. Chair Yoga utilizes both seated and standing poses using a chair for support to provide … Continued
Better Sleep, Better Health [Dempsey Connects]
Getting good sleep has been shown to improve overall health and sets the tone for your day. Learn how to adjust your sleep cycle making for a more restful night … 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
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
Honoring Choice: 5 Wishes Advanced Care Planning [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
Stretch + Strengthen [Dempsey Connects]
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 focus on improving flexibility, muscular … Continued
Transitioning Into Survivorship [Dempsey Connects]
Physical, emotional, and financial difficulties can often continue on after cancer treatment has ended. And for some, those difficulties can be lifelong challenges. Join others who are navigating life post-cancer … Continued
Virtual Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
Meet virtually with others impacted by a cancer diagnosis in this weekly support group. Whether you were recently diagnosed, in the midst of treatment, or are in remission, this group … 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
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
Spice Around the World [Dempsey Connects]
The use of spices when cooking can be intimidating and when taste sensation has been impacted by treatment, spices can be either helpful or more challenging to incorporate into dishes. … 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
Yoga for Cancer Care [Dempsey Connects]
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 mindfulness, this practice aims to … 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
Managing Cancer Treatment Side Effects with Cannabis/CBD [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
