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WorkLife: Elder Care Initiative - Spring 2006 (via ITV)
Workshops |
Description |
Family Caregiving Strategies |
A good starting point for working adults who provide care for aging family members. New roles and responsibilities can be overwhelming. Learn about resources, strategies, and insights that can help maintain everyone's dignity and connectedness. |
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| Financial and Legal Issues Thursday, Nov 17 12:00-1:00pm 173 Kirby Plaza Brown Bag |
Power of attorney, specialized insurance, and other thorny issues are best explored sooner than later. Advance information on financial and legal issues can ease the crises of aging. |
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Critical Conversations |
Helping an elder age well involves talk about family team work, senior driving, health, independence, even dying. Good communication strategies help families build cooperation, develop work plans, and make decisions. |
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| Dementia and Memory Loss Tuesday, Feb 21 12:00 - 1:00 173 Kirby Plaza Brown Bag |
Many elders remain alert, yet most fear the loss of memory and reason above all else. Their families do, too. Learn about memory loss symptoms and complexities. |
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| Housing Decisions Tuesday, Mar 14 12:00 - 1:00 173 Kirby Plaza Brown Bag |
Housing decisions take on new dimensions as seniors age. Learn the pros, cons, and finances of staying at home, independent senior housing, home services, assisted living, and nursing homes. |
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| Cooperative Caregiving Thursday, Apr 6 12:00 - 1:00 173 Kirby Plaza Brown Bag |
Adult siblings and other caregivers must often find new common ground in caring for a parent or elderly loved one. Scout this territory of common conflicts, possible resolutions, and criteria for family satisfaction. |
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| Community Resources Tuesday, May 16 12:00 - 1:00 173 Kirby Plaza Brown Bag |
Needs change continually as we age. Whether you are near or far from your elder, community resources can make life better. Explore service availability, costs, and benefits. |