Clear Guidance, LLC, 47 River Street, Suite 210, Needham, MA (2025)

10/13/2025

⭐️ ESSENTIAL SKILLS FOR DEMENTIA CARE TRAINING ⭐️

Become a Certified Dementia Care Partner (CDCP) by attending Essential Skills for Dementia Care Training approved and accredited through the National Institute for Dementia Education.

This full day training offers 7 nursing contact hours and 7 social worker CEs.
Located at the Clear Guidance Office, 47 River Street, Suite 210, Wellesley.
Cost is $275 per person includes lunch and credentialing.
Private organizational trainings may be arranged.

For more information or to register, please contact
Tammy Pozerycki, MA, BC-DEd, CMC, CDCL, CADDCT, CFRDT, CDP, COTP tammypozerycki@clearguidance.org or 508-861-6709

10/10/2025

NATIONAL WALK TO A PARK DAY

National Walk to a Park Day on October 10th encourages us to walk to our local parks. Feel the wind on your face. Take in the fall weather. Visit with neighbors. Play with your children. And appreciate all the benefits green spaces offer communities.

Public parks and green spaces are a community's backyard. They offer nearby residents a place to play, connect, and reap the benefits of the outdoors. Parks are an essential part of improving public health. They provide a place to play, exercise, and commune with nature. They support equitable and thriving communities. And they protect communities from the impacts of the climate. Yet, 100 million people, including 28 million kids, do not have access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk from home.

National Walk to a Park Day is not only a celebration of green spaces but is a call to action for cities to ensure everyone across the U.S. has access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk of their home. As part of National Walk to A Park Day, walk to your local park, encourage your community to support more public parks and green spaces, too.

10/09/2025

Tammy Pozerycki, Clear Guidance Dementia Educator & Trainer, will be instructing a "Specialized First Responder Dementia Education Lunch & Learn" on October 22 from 10:00am-12:30pm at Manor on the Hill in Leominster.

Ms. Pozerycki is an established thought-leader in dementia care with 25 years of experience working with people living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia, their families, and healthcare professionals.

She holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and her primary discipline was as a licensed social worker. She holds credentials as a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer; Certified First Responder Dementia Trainer; and Certified Dementia Practitioner through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Ms. Pozerycki is also a Certified Online Training Professional.

To register for the event, please scan the QR code located on the flyer.

10/08/2025

Jennifer Pilcher, Founder & Owner of Clear Guidance, will be participating in a panel discussion for Partners in Care on Wednesday October 29, 2025 from 1:00-2:00pm at The Center in
Littleton, MA.

"Join us for Partners in Care, a special panel discussion featuring experts in home care,
elder law, aging & neurological support, and care management. Whether you are an older
adult, a family caregiver, or a professional supporting older adults, this event is designed to
provide valuable insights, resources, and an opportunity to get your questions answered."

10/08/2025

Meredith Gingrich, Clear Guidance Occupational Therapist, will be taking part in a panel discussion on the topic of peri menopause and menopause on Wed Oct 8, 6:30 PM- 8:30 at Post 22, 1300 Union Street #201 Westborough, MA 01581
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Join us for an in-person panel conversation exploring the lesser-known effects of hormonal change—from mood shifts and metabolism to mineral balance and menopause hormone therapy. You'll hear from four women's health experts offering fresh, practical insights to help you better understand your body and feel more supported through this transition.

We’ll cover topics like:
• Emotional well-being during perimenopause
• Weight gain, blood sugar, and metabolic changes
• Hormone therapy myths and alternatives
• Mineral depletion and why your labs might not tell the full story

Whether you're in the thick of it or just starting to notice changes, this event is your chance to learn, connect, and walk away with clarity, tools, and encouragement.

Event Speakers:

Beverly Mazza, BSN, RN, NC-BC | Purely Present Health

Kristin Gauthier, BSN, RN, CYT | Nourish Co. Wellness

Laura Brown, WHNP-BC, NCMP | Sapphire Women's Healthcare

Veselina Hristova Jones, LICSW | Veselina Hristova Jones, LICSW

https://buff.ly/Vn7sK8z

10/06/2025

MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT CAN MIMIC DEMENTIA
Written by: James M. Ellison, MD, MPH, Geriatric Psychiatrist, Swank Center for Memory Care and Geriatric Consultation, ChristianaCare

Even as a sleep-deprived and inexperienced intern several decades ago, I knew something was wrong when I was asked to evaluate Mrs. M, a woman well into her 90s who was admitted for care of “dementia.” She was reputed to have been sharp as a tack until the preceding week. Following the operation that repaired her cataracts, which in those days meant a period of patched eyes and bedrest, her behavior changed quickly and dramatically. Her lovely personality became irritable and angry. Her language became abusive. She scratched a caregiver in her nursing home who was trying to help her get dressed.

It seemed very likely to me that Mrs. M’s sudden change in behavior had more to do with her operation than with a progressive neurological condition.

Mrs. M was suffering from delirium, then called acute organic brain syndrome, resulting in rapidly changing mental states, confusion, and changes in behavior. She returned to her previously healthy cognitive status very quickly after her eye patches were removed, and her post-operative recovery continued.

The lesson I learned from her recovery was that delirium can fool even experienced doctors into misdiagnosing dementia, which is now called major neurocognitive disorder. Confusion, disorientation, and memory impairment are signs of delirium that are shared with dementia.

To read the full article by BrightFocus, please click here https://buff.ly/8LJFVni

10/02/2025

CLEAR GUIDANCE founder & owner, Dr. Jennifer Pilcher, will be speaking at the 9th Annual MetroWest Conference for Women on October 30 at the Sheraton, Framingham.

TITLE: Designing A Life You Don’t Need a Vacation From

PANEL DESCRIPTION:
Tired of chasing the myth of perfect balance? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In this energizing session, we’ll flip the script on the pressure to “do it all” and explore how small mindset shifts, grounding rituals, and simple self-care practices can help you fuel your power instead. Walk away with practical tools to reduce stress, boost clarity, and show up more fully—without the constant juggling act. It’s time to stop striving for balance and start designing a life that actually works for you and your family.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Reframe the Balance Myth: Learn why striving for perfect balance can be draining—and how shifting your mindset can help you reclaim your energy and focus.
Build Simple, Sustainable Practices: Discover easy-to-implement rituals and self-care strategies that support clarity, calm, and confidence in everyday life.
Design a Life That Works for You: Leave with practical tools to reduce stress and create a life that aligns with your values—without the constant juggling act.

10/01/2025

IN THE FIGHT AGAINST ALZHEIMER’S, NOW MATTERS MORE THAN EVER!

Clear Guidance will once again take part in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday, October 26th in Cambridge, MA.

"With new treatments emerging in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia, now is the time for hope. Now is the time for action. Help us keep the momentum going by donating to the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease." - www.alz.org

Here is the link to join or donate to the Clear Guidance team https://buff.ly/uQ8EDkU

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

09/30/2025

Meredith Gingrich, Clear Guidance Occupational Therapist, will be taking part in a panel discussion on the topic of peri menopause and menopause on Wed Oct 8, 6:30 PM- 8:30 at Post 22, 1300 Union Street #201 Westborough, MA 01581
______________________________________________________________________________________

Join us for an in-person panel conversation exploring the lesser-known effects of hormonal change—from mood shifts and metabolism to mineral balance and menopause hormone therapy. You'll hear from four women's health experts offering fresh, practical insights to help you better understand your body and feel more supported through this transition.

We’ll cover topics like:
• Emotional well-being during perimenopause
• Weight gain, blood sugar, and metabolic changes
• Hormone therapy myths and alternatives
• Mineral depletion and why your labs might not tell the full story

Whether you're in the thick of it or just starting to notice changes, this event is your chance to learn, connect, and walk away with clarity, tools, and encouragement.

Event Speakers:

Beverly Mazza, BSN, RN, NC-BC | Purely Present Health

Kristin Gauthier, BSN, RN, CYT | Nourish Co. Wellness

Laura Brown, WHNP-BC, NCMP | Sapphire Women's Healthcare

Veselina Hristova Jones, LICSW | Veselina Hristova Jones, LICSW

https://buff.ly/cCGhqmz

09/26/2025

NATIONAL SITUATIONAL AWARENESS DAY

On September 26, National Situational Awareness Day brings attention to personal safety. This day highlights the importance of using situational awareness skills in everyday life to stay out of harm’s way.

Situational awareness is the foundation of one’s personal safety. It focuses on being aware and paying attention to your environment. Situational awareness also means mindfulness, and developing it makes you more present in daily activities. In turn, it also helps you make better decisions in all aspects of life.

Harm may come in the form of walking in front of a moving car or that of an assailant. Both scenarios can be the result of distractions causing us to lose awareness of our surroundings.

In an instant, a dangerous situation can develop. Being aware of a threat even a split second sooner may save a life. Awareness gives them time to act instead of reacting. The lack of or inadequate situational awareness is considered one of the primary factors in accidents attributed to human error.

Although many parts of modern society lack situational awareness skills, our ancestors used them to great utility to survive. For decades, the military and law enforcement have taught it to their personnel. However, situational awareness training is not exclusive to their training regimens. Most experts agree that situational awareness is the number one skill for the safety of everyone.

09/25/2025

Clear Guidance was proud to support the Fire & Life Safety Education Conference last Wednesday 9/17 and Thursday 9/18 in Mansfield, MA.

Tammy Pozerycki, Director of Education & Training, presented
DEMENTIA: WHAT FIRST RESPONDERS NEED TO KNOW
The number of people in our communities with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is growing exponentially. Education is the best opportunity to increase community knowledge and awareness. First responders encounter challenges when responding to events involving a person with Alzheimer’s or other dementia ailments. Learn best practices to successfully respond to a person with dementia in an emergency.

Tammy offers a First Responder Specialized Dementia Education training that offers 2 hours / OEMS credits. Town Police & Fire departments may combine the training together. Multiple trainings may be scheduled to accommodate all shifts.

For more information, please contact Tammy Pozerycki at tammypozerycki@clearguidance.org or 508-861-6709

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