Join Beacon Hill Village for “The Savvy Patient”, a two-part conversation between an experienced practitioner and health care systems expert (Moore) and a healthcare consumer advocate (Roop). This free, public program will take place on Tuesday, February 5 and Friday, February 8 from 1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. on both days at the Central Library Read More…
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Presentation and Discussion: Protecting Against Scams, Financial Fraud, and ID Theft
Protecting Against Scams, Financial Fraud, and ID Theft THURSDAY, APRIL 26 Join Beacon Hill Village in collaboration with AARP for a discussion on how to spot and avoid financial fraud and identity theft so you can protect yourself and your family. Learn what steps to take to keep your computer and cell phone safe from scams. The AARP speaker Read More…
Creative Kitchens Tour
‘Creative Kitchens Tour 2017’ set for April 8 “Creative Kitchens Tour 2017” offers a look at kitchens from cozy country to sleek contemporary in eight Beacon Hill and Back Bay 19th century townhouses on Saturday, April 8, from 1 to 4 p.m. A reception follows at Hampshire House at 84 Beacon St. from 3 to Read More…
End of Life Choices: Funeral Options
WEDNESDAY APRIL 19 PRESENTATION and DISCUSSION. Beacon Hill Village presents “End of Life Choices: Funeral Options,” a two-part session will provide tips for dealing with a death and how you can ease the loss for those who care about you by identifying your preferences. In the first hour, a volunteer from the Funeral Consumers Alliance will Read More…
End of Life Choices Presentation
WEDNESDAY MARCH 29 PRESENTATION and DISCUSSION. Beacon Hill Village presents “End of Life Choices,” led by Joyce Gallagher, Director of Nurses at Good Shepherd Community Care. Joyce will provide an overview of the choices arising from serious illness – palliative care, hospice, DNR, MOLST, organ donation – and the overriding importance of advance directives expressing Read More…
Safety at Home and On the Streets
WEDNESDAY MARCH 8 PRESENTATION and DISCUSSION. Beacon Hill Village presents “Safety at Home and On the Streets,” a two-part program that will begin with a discussion of home safety and falls prevention by Adam Lipman, physical therapist and program manager at CareTenders Home Health. The second part of the program will be presented by Robert Read More…