SUPPORT/EDUCATIONAL GROUPS

PROSTATE CANCER GROUP meets on the 2^nd Monday of each month from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Community Conference Room at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. The group is open to any man who has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and his spouse or significant other. Guest speakers are invited every month to present various topics such as understanding PSA, radiation and hormone therapy, watchful waiting, understanding your lab work, nutrition, understanding clinical trials, etc. This group provides a confidential setting to share experiences, knowledge, and ways to grow from this powerful life experience.

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets on the 2^nd Thursday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m. in the Great Bay Room at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Guest speakers are often invited to speak on various topics concerning breast cancer patients such as Lymphedema, bone health, Medical and Radiation Oncology, exercise, etc. Speakers usually present during the first half of group, leaving the second half for open, confidential conversation. Family members and/or friends are welcome to attend the speaker portion of the group.

LOOK GOOD... FEEL BETTER is offered every other month throughout the year. Look Good Feel Better is a free program, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Trained volunteers teach beauty techniques to female cancer patients, in active treatment, to help them combat the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment. Each participant receives a free cosmetic kit full of samples from various make-up manufacturers.

All groups are offered free of charge. For more information or to register please contact the Seacoast Cancer Center at (603) 742-8787 or Anne Daugherty, LICSW at (603) 740-2830.

**Please note group location is subject to change. It is best to call in advance if you are planning to attend.

WHAT IS "EXERCISE WORKS" FOR CANCER RECOVERY?

Wentworth-Douglass Hospital’s Rehabilitation Services, Seacoast Cancer Center and The Works Family Health & Fitness Center are pleased to offer an exercise program for cancer patients. The program serves as a “bridge” to assist patients in the challenging transition from treatment and rehab to previous activities and levels of functioning.

Exercise Works for Cancer Recovery is a two-part program.

Part 1. A physical therapy assessment at WDH determines readiness for participation in an exercise program at The Works or a home exercise program. Associated costs are generally covered by most insurance companies, however, you may be responsible for any co-pays and/or deductibles.

Part 2. The Works offers a FREE 3-month exercise program. The physical therapy assessment will help determine which of the following options is most appropriate.
Option #1 A group class led by fitness specialists, held Mon. and Wed. at The Works from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Option #2 A group class for one month with additional independent cardiovascular exercise time. After one month, the fitness specialist will determine if additional independent exercises may be added.
Option #3 An independent exercise program following a personal training appointment with a fitness specialist at The Works. The participant will have the opportunity to exercise independently using cardio-vascular and strength training equipment.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?

Obtain physician referral from your Oncologist to WDH’s Physical Therapy/Rehab Department.
Receive an assessment with a physical therapist at WDH.
Meet with a fitness specialist at The Works for an intake.
Begin free 3-month Exercise Works for Cancer Recovery Program at TheWorks.
Meet with a fitness specialist at The Works for re-evaluation.
Continue an exercise program of choice.

WHO’S ON MY RECOVERY TEAM?

Physicians
Dieticians
Physical Therapists
Fitness Specialists
Oncology Nurses
Social Workers

HOW MAY I BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM?

Improves physical function
Increases strength
Increases endurance
Increases cardiovascular function
Increases flexibility
Increases energy level
Improves posture
Improves balance
Enhances sense of well-being

PETE’S PLACE

A Grief Support Center for Children, Teens & Families
A children’s community project sponsored by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
Services offered at no charge.

Location: McConnell Center, Dover, NH 03820

History
Pete’s Place is modeled after The Dougy Center, the National Center for Grieving Children in Portland, Oregon. The Dougy Center is internationally recognized as a leader in the bereavement field. By having the Dougy Center as our model, Pete’s Place hopes to continue this proud tradition.

The first children’s group through Pete’s Place was offered in May, 1999. In September 2001, Pete’s Place moved to a separate office facility at 1 Webb Place in Dover, allowing comprehensive grief support services to be provided in an environment designed for the comfort of children and families.

Mission
The Mission of Pete’s Place is to provide safe, trusting support to children and families experiencing a serious or life-threatening illness of a family member, or grieving the death of a family member.

Pete’s Place also extends supportive services to the community for those involved with grieving children.

Services
Pete’s Place Services include:

• Individual & group support for grieving children

Support for children who are coping with the life-threatening illness of a loved one
Bereavement following the death of a loved one
Support for children who are coping with their own serious medical illness

• Support for grieving parents & caregivers
• Education to the community regarding grief issues for children
• Consultation & training regarding grief for community providers and schools
• Outreach services to the community following a tragedy, in association with local resources

Services are provided to the community at no cost.

Pete . . .
Pete’s Place is named in honor of Pete Gabarro, a 12-year-old boy who fought a courageous battle with cancer. Pete impressed all of those around him with his strength, dignity and humor. Pete died in 1994.

Pete’s Place is dedicated to his memory and the qualities that endeared him to all who knew him.

Pete’s Place is a non-profit project funded by Wentworth-Douglass Hospital and the Annual Pete Gabarro Memorial Golf Tournament. Services are provided to the community at no charge.

For information regarding services, consultation or training, please call Jan Arsenault, MS, NCC, Manager (603) 740-2689.

QUIT SMOKING WITH HYPNOSIS

Have you had a hard time trying to quit?

Join a smoking cessation class with Certified Hypnotherapist Ed Lane.

Dates, Times & Location
Classes are held at the Hospital on the 3rd Thursday of every month starting at 7:30 p.m.

Registration
Register by calling 740-2818.

$50 fee is due to the instructor on the first night of class.

ON-BELAY

On-BELAY is a unique outdoor-adventure-based support program in Durham, NH for young people living with a loved one's diagnosis of cancer or other life-changing illness. All activities are designed to help young people enhance their sense of personal power, security, strength, and control.

Services