UPDATED! Serving Seniors at the Library
Updated: Feb 17
Starting in January, the library will offer
a number of programs that are geared towards seniors in our community. After retirement, many seniors enjoy hobbies, travel, time with family and volunteering. But as the later stage of life can also present challenges, there are quite a few agencies and experts who offer help to this demographic. Several of them are coming to the Milne over the next few months, and some are already-established groups who will continue to meet.
Also, anyone facing these same challenges are very welcome to attend. (Who doesn't need help with decluttering, for example!) Another bonus: sign-up is not required for any of the events listed here!
If you need to cut back on all the things in your home, whether for your sanity or for an upcoming move, join organizing expert, Emily Kloeblen, for suggestions on how to get started, and how to keep it going!
January 10th: Part I Tips and encouragement for facing the daunting task of downsizing or moving.
January 24th: Part II Meet with Emily again to talk about any progress you've made, questions you may have or challenges you've faced.
Elizabeth Burnett, an experienced workshop facilitator and end-of-life doula, is offering four workshops about planning your life legacy. There you will have the chance to talk and even write about the life you have lived and what it could yet become.
Thursday, January 29th: Collecting your stories and wisdom: What have you learned and
Thursday, February 5th: Considering your legacy: How will you be remembered?
Thursday, February 19th: Getting your affairs in order: What do you want or need to take care of? (Estate planning, advance directives and other considerations)
Thursday, March 5th: Contemplating what will come: When it comes to the end of life--yours or your loved ones--what are your thoughts, wishes and fears?
Friday, March 6th
Alex Tinari, of the Funeral Consumers Alliance of Western Massachusetts (FCAWM) will discuss all that you, and your family, need to know about planning your funeral and memorial services.
How to plan ahead for dignified yet affordable final arrangements
How to deal with the funeral industry
What the consumer should know about the Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule and other funeral-related laws
Results of our most recent Funeral Home Price Survey
Environmental impact of different options
Thursday, March 19th
Laurie Lamarre, Chief Operating Officer of North Adams Regional Hospital and Systems Vice President of Berkshire Health Systems talk about what’s new with BHS and how these local services can better serve you and your family.
Ongoing: First Wednesday of every month
Do you care for someone who has dementia? Join Corinne Case, Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), to discuss issues related to those who care for loved ones with dementia.
Ongoing: First Wednesday of every month
This group led by Rose Oliver will start meeting at the library in February. Writers of all levels are welcome!
Thanks for sharing these thoughtful programs for seniors—especially the Legacy Project workshops. Preserving life stories is so important, and sometimes those memories are captured in photos with faded or unnatural colors. If anyone’s digitizing old pictures as part of their legacy work, I’ve found a helpful tool called Matcha Filter Remover that gently corrects greenish or yellow casts in images, restoring more natural tones without compromising privacy. Great for bringing old snapshots back to life.
Great to see the library offering programs for seniors! It’s important to provide support and resources during this stage of life. For those looking for a creative outlet, check out this instagram name generator.
Helping a family member organize several appointments taught me to keep confirmations, payment records, dates, and portal messages together from the start. That habit works well with any health-related service because it separates the support question from private medical details. I would mention only the account email, appointment record, shipment status, billing issue, login problem, or document that needs attention. Account help for Hey Jane customer service number fit that situation when the specific record was already prepared and the request stayed administrative. Clinical questions should remain with licensed professionals. The library-and-seniors theme can stay as a small cue about staying organized rather than becoming the focus of the comment.
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