Are you caring for an elderly or disabled loved one?
 

A FREE four-part series for family caregivers
by professionals in the field of caregiving

Presented by
 Jewish Family Service

Location:
  Mayerson JCC
8485 Ridge Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236

 Time for each:
You may attend fewer than four if you wish
12:30 – 2:00 p.m.
(Handicapped Accessible)

Where to Turn for Help
February 2, 2010 
Community resources available to caregiver and care receiver are presented.  This includes  an overview of programs on the national, state and local levels, offering a variety of assistance, and tips on utilizing these resources.
Presented by Charlotte Pieples, R.N.

The Caregiver’s Challenge: Taking Care When Giving Care
March 2, 2010
How to care for yourself while caring for an elderly loved one.
Presented by Margaret Iannaci, Coordinator for the Caregiver Assistance Network

The Legal and Financial Issues for Seniors and Caregivers
March 16, 2010
How to assist with healthcare choices and advance directives. How to anticipate & prepare for the legal and financial concerns of caregiving.
Presented by Patricia Meek, Esq.

Personal Care Techniques for Caregivers
April 13, 2010
This program will provide practical tips to family caregivers to assist with bathing, dressing, eating, mobility, and how to deal with concerns related to dementia.
Presented by Marty Yee, R.N.

This series is sponsored by the Caregiver Assistance Network, a program of Catholic Charities SW Ohio, in collaboration with Jewish Family Service and the Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.
 
For more information, on the Caregiver Assistance Network call the CAREline at (513) 929-4483.