South Shore Elder Services Announces Community and Caregiver events for the LGBT Aging Population In February and March

Community Focus Meeting
On Wednesday, February 21, 2007, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., there will be a Community Focus Meeting to discuss the needs of the aging LGBT population. The meeting will be held at East Congregational Church, 610 Adams Street in Milton. Light refreshments will be served.

LGBT Caregiver 101
A LGBT Caregiver 101 class will be held on Thursday, March 1, 2007, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. also at East Congregational Church. Light refreshments will be served.

Registration is required for both events. RSVP by February 15, 2007 to Dana Polumbaum of South Shore Elder Services at (781) 848-3910, extension 351.

“Your Age Info Specialist”
Since 1977, South Shore Elder Services, Inc. has been providing South Shore seniors and caregivers with the resources and services that promote and maintain optimal levels of elder independence.

As one of 27 Aging Services Access Points in Massachusetts, South Shore Elder Services coordinates and provide a wide range of services to elders and caregivers throughout Braintree, Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Milton, Norwell, Quincy, Randolph, Scituate and Weymouth. The agency’s mission is to promote and maintain an optimal level of elder independence through the coordination of resources, advocacy and caregiver support.

Supported in part by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs, South Shore Elder Services is located at 159 Bay State Drive in Braintree, MA. For more information contact (781) 848-3910 or visit their website at www.sselder.org.