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November 24, 2024

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Health Expo Here October 14

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HomePorts, Inc., in partnership with the Kent County Health Department and Kent County Parks and Recreation, invites everyone to the annual Health and Wellness Expo on Thursday, October 14, from 8am to 12pm at Kent County Community Center in Worton. Co-sponsors include Amerigroup, Allstate Building Co., Heron Point of Chestertown, Peoples Bank of Kent County, The Dixon Group, Kent County Commission on Aging, Living at Home Health Services, Rebuilding Together of Kent County, Seidenberg Protzko Eye Associates, Shore United Bank, Town of Chestertown, Choptank Electric Cooperative, Eastern Shore Tents and Events, and WCTR.

The annual Kent County Health and Wellness Expo features an exhibit hall with a wide variety of free and useful information.

This year’s Expo, “Accessing Good Heath” is free, open to the public, and is one of the largest held in this area. The event will highlight over 30 community resources offering the latest health, wellness, and safety information. People of all ages will have an opportunity to benefit from this event. It’s the perfect place to find answers to health questions and learn more about services available in our community. Exhibit tables will be staffed by professionals offering a wide variety of information and expertise. Attendees will come away with practical information, and will be better prepared to manage their own health and their family’s health.

Flu shots and initial COVID vaccines will be given by Chester River Pharmacy. Local vision specialists will check eye health.

As a local nonprofit organization serving the aging population in Kent County, HomePorts understands the importance of health care, preventive medicine, and playing an active role in the community. Kent County strives to be a “community for a lifetime.” The aging population depends on a community that maintains positive health and well-being. Having ready access to preventive health screenings, wellness programs and current information on health issues is critical for all ages.

For more information, call 443-480-0940, email [email protected] or visit www.homeports.org.

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HomePorts Benefit Dinner on April 6

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Luisa’s Cucina Italiana is the host of the annual fund-raising dinner to benefit HomePorts, Inc. The event is being held on Monday, April 6, with seatings at 5:30 and 7:30 pm. Luisa’s is located at 849 Washington Ave, Chestertown.

Proceeds benefit HomePorts, greater Kent County’s non-profit aging-in-place membership organization. HomePorts assists those over 55 in providing access to a wide range of services in order to remain content, safe, and confident living in their own homes. HomePorts resources include a cadre of vetted volunteers to help members and referrals to reliable service providers in the fields of transportation; interior and exterior home maintenance; grocery & household services; personal assistance & trouble shooting; and pet care.  Additionally, HomePorts offers social and educational opportunities in cooperation with Shore Regional Health System. It also offers a subsidy for those with limited incomes.

A three-course meal will be offered with a choice of chicken, salmon, or eggplant parmigiana.  Meal includes salad, main course, dessert, and soda, coffee or tea. Tickets are $50. Call or email Karen at HomePorts, 443-380-0940 or [email protected], to purchase tickets. Space is limited.

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HomePorts Presents: Using the Mind-Body Connection to Cope with Stress

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Join our guest speaker, Dr. Regan King, licensed psychologist from High Street Psychotherapy, in exploring the biology behind our response to stress. Dr King will demonstrate and lead some relaxation strategies to help with stress

Thursday, March 5, 2019, 11:00 a.m., Chestertown Town Hall, 1st Floor, 118 N. Cross Street, Chestertown, MD  21620

The talk is free.  Please make a reservation by contacting Karen Wright at 443-480-0940 or email at [email protected]

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Homeports Educational Program: Safely Transporting Seniors

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HomePorts presents Safely Transporting Seniors – a hands-on training session for HomePorts’ Volunteers and anyone who may have to transport a senior. The event is on November 7, 11:00 a.m., at Chestertown Town Hall, 2nd Floor, 118 N. Cross Street. The guest speaker is Brooke Maier, Physical Therapist with UM Chester River Home Care.

Learn how to safely transport seniors by assisting them up and down steps, in and out of cars, and use of their walkers, cane and wheelchairs. In addition we will cover HomePorts transportation policies.

We strongly encourage all our volunteers to attend this hour-long session.

The talk is free. Please make a reservation by contacting Karen Wright at 443-480-0940 or email at [email protected].

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Local Health Expo is October 17

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“The first wealth is health,” Ralph Waldo Emerson said. Again this year HomePorts is hosting a free Health and Wellness Expo at Kent County High School on Thursday, October 17, from 8 a.m. until noon.

The largest health fair in this region, it is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to become more educated on health issues that we face or may face and reflect on how we can stay well.

Organized by HomePorts, Inc. and Kent County Public Schools, in partnership with the Kent County Health Department and the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, attendees can visit over 60 exhibitors and hear ten different talks by experts on various health topics:
*Acupuncture- Ancient Medicine for Modern Disease
*Medical Marijuana
*Botox and Dermal Fillers
*Yoga Therapy to Reduce Anxiety and Stress
*Medicare Options 2020
*Suicide Prevention
*Stress Management
*Vaccines, Immunizations, and Boosters
*Nutrition, Meal Planning, and Family Food Choices
*Around the World Imaging at Shore Regional Health

These informal “Ask the Expert” talks feature local health care practitioners who are donating their time to answer questions and offer free guidance and information.

In addition, there will be free screenings for lung function, pulmonary health, stroke risk, balance and fall risks, and glaucoma, among other tests. Flu shots and high-dose flu shots will also be available.

“I encourage everybody to take advantage of this. We’re doing it to help Kent County stay healthy. It’s a real opportunity,” said Wayne Benjamin, MD, retired local primary care physician and Co-chair of the Planning Committee.

As a local nonprofit organization serving the aging population in Kent County, HomePorts understands the importance of health care and preventive medicine, and maintains an active role in the community. Kent County strives to be a “community for a lifetime.” The aging population needs those of all ages to have access to preventive health screenings, wellness programs, and latest health, wellness and safety information.

For more information, call 443-480-0940, email [email protected] or visit www.homeports.org.

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HomePorts Benefit Dinner April 29

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Luisa’s Cucina Italiana is the host of the annual fund-raising dinner to benefit HomePorts, Inc. The event is being held on Monday, April 29, with seatings at 5:15 and 7:30 pm. Luisa’s is located at 849 Washington Ave, Chestertown.

Proceeds benefit HomePorts, greater Kent County’s non-profit aging-in-place membership organization. HomePorts assists those over 55 in providing access to a wide range of services in order to remain content, safe, and confident living in their own homes. HomePorts resources include a cadre of vetted volunteers to help members and referrals to reliable service providers in the fields of transportation; interior and exterior home maintenance; grocery & household services; personal assistance & trouble shooting; and pet care.  Additionally, HomePorts offers social and educational opportunities in cooperation with Shore Regional Health System. It also offers a subsidy for those with limited incomes.

A three-course meal will be offered with a choice of chicken, salmon, or eggplant parmagiana, coffee or tea. Tickets are $50. Call HomePorts, 443-380-0940 to reserve your spot. Space is limited.

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The Connection Between Seniors and Pets

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On Thursday, March 7, at 11:00am, Jane Welsh, Executive Director, and JP Hooker, Outreach Coordinator, of the Animal Care Shelter of Kent County (formerly known as the Humane Society) will present information on the benefits of pets to older adults. The event will be held upstairs in the Chestertown Town Hall and is sponsored by HomePorts. All those interested are invited to attend.

Several studies have documented the relationship between pet ownership and cardiovascular disease, “with many reporting beneficial effects, including increased physical activity, favorable lipid profiles, lower systemic blood pressure, improved autonomic tone, diminished sympathetic responses to stress, and improved survival after an acute coronary syndrome,” according to the American Heart Association.

The talk will also touch on the option of having senior pets, pets that are not as rambunctious and can adapt to a senior’s lifestyle and needs, according to Karen Wright, HomePorts Executive Director.

HomePorts is a membership organization helping older adults continue living safely and independently in their own homes. Set up by and for local residents, HomePorts is incorporated as a Maryland nonprofit.

Those eligible for membership include anyone over 55 living in the greater Kent County area. HomePorts is modeled after similar organizations operating successfully in other regions of the country.  Founding members spent two years studying other such “villages”, which are springing up rapidly in many communities and are cited by experts as the wave of the future.

HomePorts resources include a cadre of vetted volunteers and referrals to reliable service providers in the fields of transportation; interior and exterior home and yard maintenance; grocery & household services; and personal assistance & trouble shooting.  Additionally, HomePorts encourages participation in social, educational, and cultural activities.

HomePorts partners with Upper Shore Aging and the Shore Regional Health System. It offers financial assistance to those with limited incomes.

Information is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., by calling 443-480-0940 or go to www.homeports.org. The e-mail address is [email protected].

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Health Expo on October 18

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HomePorts, Inc. and Kent County Public Schools, in partnership with the Kent County Health Department, the University of Maryland (UM) Shore Regional Health, and Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC), invite everyone to the annual free Health and Wellness Expo on Thursday, October 18, from 8am to 12pm at Kent County High School in Worton. This year’s event is reported to be bigger than ever, with health screenings, over 50 exhibitors, and 12 expert talks geared to all ages.
– Is stress affecting your day-to-day life?
– Are you worried that you may be at risk for heart disease?
– Are you having trouble sleeping?

Maybe you just want to join friends and neighbors in perusing the exhibit hall tables, collecting free samples, seeing the latest in technologies and services. If you or someone close to you has health questions (don’t we all?) or needs information on where to go locally for help, you will want to attend this event.

Wayne Benjamin, MD, event co-chair, said,“ I cannot express how impressed I am with the quality of our speakers, the appropriateness of subjects we were fortunate enough to capture this year. Kent County and HomePorts should be very proud of the quality represented. Where can you get such meaningful talks in a three hour meeting?”

“Ask The Experts” talks will last 30-45 minutes with time for questions and answers. He said that the presentations were chosen for their appeal to the greatest numbers of listeners and the speakers because of their expertise in their fields. Topics and speakers are:

*Mental Health in Later Life 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Allan Anderson, MD, former President of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry

*Ten Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
*Healthy Living for Your Body and Brain 11:15 – noon
Speaker: Cynthia Prud’homme, MSW, Education Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association

*Sleep Problems, Obstructive Sleep Apnea 9:00 a.m. & 9:45 a.m.
Speaker: Fernando DeLeon, MD, Specialist in Pulmonary Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at UM Shore Regional Health

*Hormone Replacement Therapy: Risks and Rewards 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
Speaker: S. Dale G. Jafari, DNP, FNP-BC, UM Community Medical Group Women’s Health

*Don’t Fall this Fall 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
Speaker: Paul Simonetti, PT, DPT, OCS, Chestertown Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

*Facts and Myths of Hospice Care 10:30 a.m.
Speaker: Heather Guerieri, RN, MSN, CHPN, Executive Director of Compass Regional Hospice

*How Can Grief Support Help? 11:15 a.m.
Speaker: Rhonda Knotts, MCC, Supervisor of Grief Services, Compass Regional Hospice

*Urogynecology and Pelvic Health 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
Speaker: Briana Walton, MD, Director of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, AAMC Women’s Center for Pelvic Health

*Cardiovascular Health, Heart Failure 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Speaker: Juan Cordero, MD, FACC

*Diabetes: Strategies for Lowering you HA1C 9:00 a.m. and 9:45 a.m.
Speaker: Doris Tate, CNP, UM Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology.

*Pain Management in Light of the Opiate Epidemic: Overview of medications, injections, and joint replacements 10:30 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.
Speaker: Nathan Turner, PA, KureSmart Pain Management

*Stress Management 10:30 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Speaker: Patricia Deitz, LCSW, Chester River Behavioral Health and Wellness, LLC

Local health care practitioners are featured who are donating their time to answer questions and offer free guidance and information, according to Dr.Benjamin..

Free flu shots will be given by the local Health Department and Chester River Pharmacy. In addition, hospitals will have free screenings for lung function, pulmonary health, stroke risk, balance and fall risks, and pre-diabetes checks. Local vision specialists will check eye health.

In addition, exhibitors include legal and financial services, food vendors, safety advocates, and home modification companies—a plethora of information about local resources.

Following lunch from 12:00 to 12:30 the event concludes with a forum with candidates for Kent County Commissioner answering questions based on the recent United Way Needs Assessment for Kent County. The discussion will be moderated by the League of Women voters.

As a local nonprofit organization serving the aging population in Kent County, HomePorts understands the importance of health care, preventive medicine, and playing an active role in the community. Kent County strives to be a “community for a lifetime.” The aging population depends on a community that maintains positive health and well-being. Having ready access to preventive health screenings, wellness programs and current information on health issues is critical for all ages.

For more information, call 443-480-0940, email [email protected] or visit www.homeports.org.

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Kent County Health and Wellness Expo Set for October 18

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HomePorts, Inc. and Kent County Public Schools, in partnership with the Kent County Health Department, the University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, and Anne Arundel Medical Center, will hold the annual Health and Wellness Expo on Thursday, October 18, 2018, 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at Kent County High School in Worton.

This year’s Expo, which is free and open to the public, is the largest ever held in this area. The event will highlight over 75 community resources offering the latest health, wellness and safety information. It is a one-stop opportunity for busy individuals and families of all ages. Features include:

– Free health screenings
– Free Morning Refreshments
– Flu Shots
– Twelve Talks by Local Medical Professionals
– Over 75 exhibitors, both non-profit organizations and local businesses
– Lunch available for purchase

Expert talks, by physicians from both Shore Regional Health and Anne Arundel Medical Center and other health care practitioners, will include:

– Mental Health In Later Life – Dr. Allan Anderson, Geriatric Psychiatrist
– Ten Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia – Cynthia Prud’homme, Education Coordinator, Alzheimer’s Association
– Sleep Problems – Dr. Fernando Cruz DeLeon, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
– Hormone Replacement Therapy: Risks and Rewards –Dale Jafari, Nurse Practitioner, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
– Exercise/Physical Fitness Programs in Kent County – Dr. Paul Simonetti, Physical Therapist, Chestertown Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
– Facts and Myths of Hospice Care – Heather Guerieri, RN, MSN, CHPN, Executive Director, Compass Regional Hospice
– How Can Grief Support Help – Rhonda Knotts, MCC, Supervisor of Grief Services, Compass Regional Hospice
– Urogynecology and Pelvic Health – Dr. Briana Walton, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Anne Arundel Medical Center
– Cardiovascular Health – Dr. Juan Cordero, Cardiologist, Anne Arundel Medical Center
– Diabetes: Strategies for Lowering Your HA1C – Doris Tate, Diabetes Management Nurse Practitioner, University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
– Pain Management During the Opioid Epidemic – KURE pain management
– Stress Management – Patricia Deitz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Chester River Behavioral Health

“This is an event people shouldn’t miss, according to Wayne Benjamin, M.D., event director.  “It is a once-a-year opportunity for free screenings and a huge variety of useful information- something for everybody. I especially want people to know about and take advantage of the classroom information sessions led by health care experts on 12 different topics. Everyone, I guarantee, will come away with new information and be better prepared to manage their own health and their family’s health.”

The school gym will be transformed into a large exhibit hall, with tables staffed by professionals offering a wide variety of information and guidance on local services. For information on exhibiting, contact Greer Davis, 410-708-2993 or [email protected]. The deadline for exhibitor sign-up is September 15.

In addition, at 12.30 p.m. there will be a forum with candidates for Kent County Commissioner, who will address topics of community concern.

For more information, email [email protected] or visit www.homeports.org.

HomePorts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization providing adults in greater Kent County, Maryland, age 55 and above,  with a wide range of services they want and need to remain safe and confident living in their own homes. Founded in 2008, HomePorts is among a rapidly-growing number of member-driven “villages” developing around the country.  HomePorts is supported by annual membership fees from more than 80 households and contributions.

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Homeports Presents 9-1-1 Program on May 10

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Homeports presents “9-1-1: What You Need to Know.” Join our guest speaker, Todd McGinnis, Chief of Communications for Kent County Emergency Services.

Here’s all you need to know about calling 911. When is it appropriate to call? What information should you be prepared to give? Where should you keep important information for the responders and what information should be included.

Learn all this and more on​ Thursday, May 10, 11:00 am at Chestertown Town Hall, 2nd Floor, 118 N. Cross Street.

The talk is free. Please make a reservation by contacting Karen Wright at 443-480-0940 or email at [email protected].

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