BCN Alert: Home Modification and Safety: Creating A Better Home for Aging-in-Place

Brewster Ladies Library 1822 Main St., Brewster, MA, United States

The Brewster Council on Aging is pleased to announce a workshop on home modification and safety for elders living in their own homes on June 19, 2019 at 6:30 at the Brewster Ladies Library. This is the first workshop in the "Homes for A Lifetime Series” that will examine the four junctures at which decisions […]

BCN Alert: If I Live to Be 100, Where Will I Live?

Brewster Ladies Library 1822 Main St., Brewster, MA, United States

Homes for a Lifetime Planning Series Exploring In-Home Services For Aging in Place Aging in Place may require short or long-term supportive home services. This workshop reviews the range of public and private services available, costs, payment options, and how to make the best decision for a good fit. Your rights and responsibilities when a […]

Silvering Screen Film Series – Hollywood tackles aging themes – Shirley Valentine

Brewster Fire Dept. Multipurpose Room (1671 Main Street) 1671 Main Street, Brewster, MA, United States

The story of a wisecracking, completely unpredictable mid-life English housewife who proves it’s never too late to recapture your dreams. Bored with suburban life and tired of a husband who takes her for granted, Shirley takes a chance on adventure when a friend invites her on a vacation to Greece. A hilariously endearing film. WHERE: […]

Millstone Property Community Housing – Progress Report

The Brewster Affordable Housing Trust (BAHT) has held two community engagement sessions regarding the Millstone property, 16+ acres of Town owned land designated for community housing purposes. The following information from the sessions is provided for your review: the first community engagement report from Barrett Planning Group, LLC which describes the process and findings of […]

Maplewood at Brewster presents Dementia Bootcamp

Maplewood at Brewster 820 Harwich Rd, Brewster, MA, United States

Maplewood at Brewster presents Dementia Bootcamp, a Six-week Series Exclusively for Adult Children and Loved Ones This free Maplewood series may be of interest to caregivers in the community. Sessions will be held at Maplewood on Wednesdays beginning January 15, 2020. A light lunch will be served at 12:00, then the presentation will begin at […]

BCN Alert: Home Away From Home – Evaluating Nursing Home Options

Brewster Ladies Library 1822 Main St., Brewster, MA, United States

4th Workshop in the Homes for a Lifetime Series Nursing home care may be needed on a temporary or permanent basis. 33% of adults over age 65 will need nursing home care at some point in their lives. 44% will stay less than a year; 30% between one and three years. Learn from the experts […]