AGE WELL with HESSCO Day

Thank You for Making our 12th Annual Fall Conference a Huge Success!!!

The first day of fall, September 22nd, couldn’t have been more beautiful at Lake Pearl Luciano’s for HESSCO’s 12th Annual Fall Conference “Age Well with HESSCO Day” (formerly HESSCO’s Caregiver Day of Resources & Relaxation).  Caregivers, seniors, family members and everyone interested in learning more about Aging Well were invited to join in for this fun, relaxing and enjoyable day.

Presenting Sponsor, Dedham Savings, and Platinum Sponsor, Senior Whole Health, were among the 40 professional organizations and service providers that took part in an exposition offering valuable information, resources, giveaways and wonderful raffle prizes to caregivers and seniors.  A Wellness Room featuring health screenings, flu shots, SHINE counseling (Medicare options), Medication Reviews and Options Counseling (information and assistance in connecting with appropriate resources) was offered.  Participants were also treated to chair massage, reflexology and satin hands pampering treatments in the Relaxation Room overlooking the beautiful courtyard.

Speaker sessions throughout the day included such topics as Healthy Cooking for Healthy Brain presented by Kim Smith, Corporate Director of Dining Experience for Senior Living Residences, Medicare and Open Enrollment presented by Peggy McDonough, HESSCO SHINE Program Director, Medication and Falls presented by Donna Bartlett, Clinical Pharmacist, Mass College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), and Exercise and Aging Well by Caitlin Gibbs, Director of Health Innovation, Hockomock Area YMCA.  A fashion show featuring adaptive clothing and a Men’s Caregiver Support facilitated by Mike O’Donnell, BSW, Norwood Adult Day Health were also offered.  Nearly 300 individuals attended the event.  Thank you to all of our sponsors, speakers, volunteers and participants who joined together to make this event the huge success it was.  We can’t wait until next year!