• Yoga for Cancer Care – Evening [Dempsey Connects]

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    Reduce stress, manage treatment side-effects, and aid cancer recovery through a unique evidence-based yoga method specifically for those diagnosed with cancer. Through movement, breathing, and mindfulness, this practice aims to provide benefits such as muscular strength, bone density, immune support, flexibility, and improved posture. Led by Heather Edgerly Certified Oncology Yoga Instructor. Open to all … Continued

    Honoring Choice: About Palliative Care [Dempsey Connects]

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    Some patients moving through a cancer diagnosis may learn about Palliative Care but what this service can provide may vary. Appropriate for patients of any age and at any stage in a serious illness, Palliative Care can coincide with curative treatment. This kind of care is based on the needs of the person, not the … Continued

    Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]

    Fitness for Life [Dempsey Connects]
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    Exercise can help fight fatigue, boost your energy level, support your immune system, relieve stress and tension, make your muscles and heart stronger, improve balance and help you sleep better. … Continued

    Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]

    Morning Guided Meditation [Dempsey Connects]
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    Start your day with presence of mind and improved focus through a guided meditation session. These ongoing series will help you incorporate meditation as part of your daily routine and … Continued

    Tai Chi + Qigong for Energy + Health [Dempsey Connects]

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    Tai Chi is a movement therapy that promotes the flow of energy in the body to improve health. Suitable for all ages, this class will emphasize the practice and cultivation … Continued

    Writing from the Heart II [Dempsey Connects]

    Writing from the Heart II [Dempsey Connects]
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    Research has shown that expressive writing can help improve quality of life for people living with cancer, and doing so in a supportive community with others further enhances coping and … Continued

    Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]

    Chair Yoga [Dempsey Connects]
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    Join us for a gentle, accessible form of yoga, open to all levels of experience. Chair Yoga utilizes both seated and standing poses using a chair for support to provide … Continued

    Living Beyond Breast Cancer: Let’s Talk About Sex [Dempsey Connects]

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    The Living Beyond Breast Cancer Survivorship series provides tips and tools to help you cope with your diagnosis and common side effects, build confidence, and empower you to take charge of your health. This series provides tools to navigate the long-term effects of treatment and addresses the unique survivorship issues for young women who have … Continued

    Virtual Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]

    Virtual Cancer Support Group [Dempsey Connects]
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    Meet virtually with others impacted by a cancer diagnosis in this weekly support group. Whether you were recently diagnosed, in the midst of treatment, or are in remission, this group … Continued

    Understanding Radiation Fibrosis + Cording [Dempsey Connects]

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    Presented by Seacoast Hand Therapy, this workshop explores the potential long-term soft tissue aftereffects of cancer treatment, with a focus on Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome and Axillary Web Syndrome (aka cording). Participants will learn about risk reduction strategies, explore options for short-term relief, identify changes they may already be noticing, and gain tools for lifelong management. … Continued

    Honoring Choice: Understanding Hospice [Dempsey Connects]

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    Most people know that Hospice is a program of care and support for people who are terminally ill and their families, but do you know that hospice can mean so much more than that? Join us to learn what hospice does and does not mean, how to access this benefit, and what to expect for … Continued

    Nutrition + Exercise for Bone Health [Dempsey Connects]

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    Loss of bone density is common as people age and can be a result of nutrition deficiency, physical inactivity, or genetic factors. Certain types of cancer and their treatments may also contribute to weakened bones, also known as osteoporosis. This workshop will review diet and exercise guidelines to support your musculoskeletal system as you go … Continued