Right at Home of Boston Metro West & Goddard House Assisted Living would like to invite you to:
Virtual Support Group: “A Reason to Smile: Dental Care and Parkinson’s"
Regular dental checkups can help adults prevent gum disease, tooth pain and tooth loss. Whether you have Parkinson’s or not, oral health is essential to your overall health and wellbeing. Christine Weylman RDH, BSDH from Hope Health Community VNA will talk about the best care for your teeth and some strategies you can use to overcome the challenges that those who have Parkinson’s encounter with their daily cleaning. Chris will also briefly describe a senior dental care program helping those living in Bristol and Southern Norfolk County.
This presentation is co-sponsored by Right at Home Boston Metro West and Goddard House Assisted Living.
This group is for caregivers, family members, and those with PD.
- Date: Wednesday, August 3rd, 2022
- Time: 2:15 – 2:30 PM Welcome and Introduction
2:30 – 2:50 PM Presentation and Discussion
2:50 – 3:00 PM Q&A
3:00 – 3:05 PM Stretching
3:05 - 3:30 PM Questions and Peer Support
RSVP Deadline: Tuesday, August 2nd to Bob at [email protected] or 617-597-1500
Come join us in our virtual support group.
Now more than ever, it’s important for us to come together as a community and stay connected. We want to be a resource of hope, optimism and strength as WE, the Parkinson’s community, unite to help each other through a challenging time. Healthy social connections are critical for fostering support, learning, empathy and inspiration, and they help us maintain resilience during a time of crisis.
As we hope that many of you are staying home and practicing physical distancing we understand that you may feel frustrated, isolated, bored, hopeless and even scared. We urge you to get creative in finding ways to virtually socialize and stay connected with your community.
We look forward to seeing you then!!!
A little bit about Christine Weylman, RDH, BSDH, Elder Dental Program Coordinator - Hope Health Company
Chris has held this position since 2017 and serves as the program’s coordinator and case manager. Chris holds an A.S. in dental hygiene from Westbrook College and a B. S. in advanced dental hygiene from Northeastern University. She recruits new dentists to the network, screens potential patients for eligibility, schedules patients’ first appointments and serves as case manager for all patients in the program. Chris is the primary contact for the program and strengthens existing relationships, as well as, generating new partnerships.