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Agawam Healthcare to Host ‘Coping with Caregiver Stress’ Presentation

AGAWAM — Agawam Healthcare invites healthcare professionals and caregivers to attend a free workshop titled “Coping with Caregiver Stress” on Monday, Feb. 25, presented by Heather Dobbert, behavioral case manager with Fallon Health Navicare. This workshop will explore how the caregiving experience leads to caregiver burden and the impact of expected and hidden stressors on caregiver well-being.

Participants will enjoy professional networking, appetizers, and beverages, and will be eligible to earn a free CEU credit. The event is free to attend; for more information or to register, RSVP to Katie Lee at (413) 726-1703 by Wednesday, Feb. 20.

Agawam Healthcare is a 176-bed skilled-nursing community located at 1200 Suffield St. in Agawam. Owned by Next Step Healthcare based in Woburn, it offers both short-term and long-term skilled-nursing care.