Information and education programs focus on the practical, from what to expect from treatment to how to balance practical concerns such as finances, working, health insurance as well as the emotional side of the disease.

Personalized Financial Resource Consultation

By appointment only
Cancer not only affects your physical health, it also affects your financial well-being. Several resources are available to manage the financial impact of cancer, including federally-funded programs and private nonprofit organizations. Schedule a virtual meeting with a financial navigator to learn what financial resources are available to you. 

Welcome to Waterford Place Orientation

By appointment only
All new participants are invited to attend an introductory orientation to discover the valuable resources available at Waterford Place.

Technology Consultation

By appointment only
Need help connecting to virtual programs through your personal computer, laptop or tablet? Schedule a virtual or phone consultation for assistance with setting up an email or installing and using the Webex application on your device.

Gardening Safety Essentials

Wednesday, May 1 • 6 to 7 p.m.
Karen Holtz, PT, MHS, CLT, RUSH Physical Therapy
Experience the joys of gardening, but do it safely. Learn safety tips and body mechanics, pre-gardening exercises and how to prevent falls while planting or weeding.

Exploring Varieties of Skin Cancer: From Detection to Prevention

Tuesday, May 7 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Arjun Dayal, MD, RUSH Copley Medical Center
What does skin cancer look like and how can you prevent it? Dr. Dayal will review the clinical presentation of the common types of skin cancer and share the latest information on skin cancer prevention and screening.

Pelvic Floor Therapy

Tuesday, May 14 • 2 to 3 p.m.
Julienne Kwait, PT, MPT, CLT, Outpatient Therapy Coordinator, RUSH Copley Medical Center
Learn the importance of, and ways to strengthen and support, the pelvic floor. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation.

Cancer Resilience: Mind and Spirit

Wednesday, May 15 • 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Maraliz Gonzalez Rivera, LCSW, Clinical Director and Individual Therapist
Kara Olimene, LCSW, 
Olimene Counseling Services, Inc.
Research indicates that 30-35% of patients develop psychiatric disorders following a cancer diagnosis. Beyond the physical impact, a life-threatening illness like cancer significantly affects mental well-being due to stress, grief, uncertainty and physical pain. Learn strategies to help manage the psychological impact of treatment. This session will help you understand the physiological impacts of stress and medical trauma within the body and the importance of becoming more aware of body sensations (“Name it to tame it”) to enhance mind and body
connection and handle emotions in a healthy way.