Calendar of Free Online Events for Elders, Family Members, and Professional Caregivers


2026 Elder Law Month - Update Presentations in Palmer and East Longmeadow
Everybody knows that Power of Attorney and Joint Bank Accounts are two ways to avoid probate. But there are traps that people can fall into when the documents aren’t done right!

Join Attorney John Roberts for a look at the latest Massachusetts Court cases that cover POA, Joint Bank Accounts, and real estate. You’ll see and hear how Judges respond in circumstances where family members fight over plans that were intended to avoid probate.

These presentations are part of the 2026 Elder Law Education Program, sponsored by the Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.

WHEN: Wednesday May 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
WHERE:
Palmer Senior Center
1029 Central Street, Palmer MA 01069 | More Info: (413) 283-2670 x5

WHEN: Thursday May 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
WHERE:
East Longmeadow Senior Center,
328 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028 | More Info: (413) 525-5436 x1406
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Alzhiemer's Association Support group for caregivers
(1st Thursday of each month)

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems.
WHEN: First Thursday of each month | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
WHERE: Mason Wright Senior Living Inc,74 Walnut Street, Springfield, MA 01105
For information and to register call 24/7 Helpline: (800) 272-3400
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Elder Law Update - Excerpts from 100 page Guide

Laws that protect your Real Estate and cover your Will, Trust and Power of Attorney, are always changing! Excerpts from the 2025 Guide are linked on each page of MassHealthHELP.com

To keep you current, the Massachusetts Bar Association publishes the Elder Law Education Guide every Spring!

View more sections of the Guide on my my Estate Planning website EstatePlansPlus.com
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More Resources
Planning to avoid anti psychotic medications
Bibliography for Elder Law Attorneys


Anti psychotics and Dementia: What attorneys and geriatric advocates need to know about the (over) use of antipsychotic medications with memory loss residents in a facility setting. March, 2016 Seminar

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