Caring For Your Elderly Loved One Family Caregiver Training

Caring For Your Elderly Loved One Family Caregiver Training Support 6-week topic timeline

February 9 - Week One: Starting with a Plan A. Starting the conversation B. Components of a solid plan C. Sharing resources - best practices when using resources

February 16 - Week Two: Home Care

A. Explanation of home care & home health care differences

B. Paying for home care

C. Choosing a home care and/or home health care company

D. What is geriatric care management?

February 23 - Week Three: Housing & Transportation

A. Remaining at home

B. Senior living options explained

C. Driving - is it a reasonably safe option?

D. Transportation services

March 2 - Week Four: Healthcare & Insurance

A. Finding the right physician

B. Office visits vs. Home visits

C. Planning for the physician visit

D. Hospitalization & Discharge Planning

E. Understanding the types of insurances

March 9 - Week Five: Legal Issues

A. Important legal documents

B. Guardianship

C. Finding legal services - What is Elder Law?

D. Protecting the seniors' rights

March 16 - Week Six: Staying Active & Caring for The Caregiver

A. Exercise & Fitness

B. Lifelong Learning

C. Caregiver and Elder Advocacy

D. Caregiving Skills

E. Respite Services

Registration for the Feb 9-Mar 16 training is still open! Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=mwc5jqabb&oeidk=a07ehigos27a275d0c2

This training will be held every 6 weeks. The next training is scheduled to begin March 23. For details on registration contact Lacey Gardner at Lacey@ElderPointServices.org