Oct062026
ACAP SECT-River Valley
East Lyme, CT 06333 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM ET
Recognizing the Signs: When a Loved One May Need Help—and How to Start the Difficult Conversation
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East Lyme, CT
ACAP SECT-River Valley
Next Program
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Recognizing the Signs: When a Loved One May Need Help—and How to Start the Difficult Conversation
This program features the advice and expertise of Alyssa Cohen, CSA, CDP of Graceful <span>Transitions Care Management Services. In this program, we will identify warning signs </span><span>that your aging loved one needs more assistance, and the steps you can take to assist </span><span>them.</span><div><br /></div><div><b>Our learning objectives of this program are:</b></div><div><ul><li>Identifying warning signs early on for your aging loved ones that they need more</li><li>assistance and what to do when you recognize a problem.</li><li>Provide you with the tools needed to research the proper care, how much care and</li><li>when home care may not be enough.</li><li>Furnish you with the right conversation points so that you can have a clear, productive</li><li>conversation with your loved one when the time comes for more support.</li></ul><div><br /></div></div><div>Refreshments will be served.</div>
Who We Are
Welcome to the ACAP SECT–River Valley Chapter!
We are a collective of senior care experts, aging services professionals, advocates, and trusted professionals dedicated to supporting older adults and the adult children who love and care for them.
Many in the Sandwich Generation, caring for aging parents while also managing children, family, careers, and the many responsibilities of everyday life, find themselves feeling confused, overwhelmed, and alone as they navigate the complex and often uncharted territory of caregiving.
Our mission is to provide free community, education, and support for these adult children and all who care for them, empowering them with trusted information, practical guidance, and the opportunity to connect with others who truly understand what they are going through.
Topics we will explore include healthcare concerns, financial planning, legal preparation, home care, nutrition, living with joy, and many other aspects of aging and caregiving.
Together, we help families feel less alone and more confident as they navigate the decisions ahead. We look forward to seeing you!
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Get in Touch
Email: sectrivervalley@acapcommunity.org
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 345
Ivoryton, CT 06442
Meeting Address:
East Lyme Senior Center
37 Society Road
East Lyme, CT 06333
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Leadership Team
The following individual and organizational community leaders provide leadership for this chapter:
- Candice BrownSenior Account Manager, Careforth
- Alyssa CohenOwner/Care Manager, Graceful Transitions-Geriatric Care Management
- Jessica ColangeloExecutive Director, Crescent Point at Niantic
- Haley DaigleSales Coordinator, Commonwealth Senior Living Haddam
- Barbra DomijanHospice Care Consultant, Gentiva Hospice
- Donna EwersChapter Coordinator, Graceful Transitions-Geriatric Care Management
- Nasi FineOwner, Focus Home Care-Non-Medical Home Care
- Donna FinocchiaroOwner, Lotus Transitions-Move Managers
- Pam KirkbySeniors Real Estate and Certified Aging in Place Specialist , The Forevermore Homes Team of Coldwell Banker Realty
- Brad MurphyOwner, Care One Security
- Johnna MusamanoAccount Executive, Atrinity Home Health
- Alyssa TumoloDirector of Marketing, Tumolo Financial-Financial Advisors & Insurance Specialists
Core Sponsors
Thank you to these core organizations that help support the work of this chapter.
