First Annual Caregiver Empowerment Conference by Gene McClory, Assistant Coordinator, Catholic Charities Southwestern Ohio and Arlene de Silva, Chief Operating Officer, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio.
In this week’s podcast, Gene and Arlene discuss how many area agencies working with caregivers are collaborating to present a major Caregiver Conference in October 2009.
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“Where to Turn for Help” Tuesday, July 21, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., Hyde Park Center for Older Adults,
2800 Erie Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45208
Presented by Paula Smith, Council on Aging
The presentation will address the available community resources for caregivers and care receivers. This includes an overview of programs on the national, state and local levels.
“Where to Turn for Help”
Thursday, July 23, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m., St. Dominic Church,
4551 Delhi Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45238
Presented by Gene McClory, MA
The presentation will address the available community resources for caregivers and care receivers. This includes an overview of programs on the national, state and local levels.
“Dealing with Age-related Changes”
Tuesday, July 28, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m., The Barrington of West Chester,
7222 Heritagespring Dr., West Chester, OH 45069
Presented by Gene McClory, MA
This free, open to the public talk will outline some of the common changes related to aging, distinguishing between normal and abnormal changes, and will suggest strategies to deal with them. Family caregivers are encouraged to attend.
“Communicating Effectively with Doctors, Nurses & Hospitals” Thursday, July 30th, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Mason Christian Village,
411 Western Row Road, Mason, OH 45040
Presented by Alexandria Poon, BSN
This program will review some of the challenges of communication with healthcare professionals and will offer suggestions on effectively meeting these challenges.
Coming in August “Caring for Aging Parents: Looking Ahead” Jan L. Welsh, CMC, LPC, CRC
Barrington of West Chester
7222 Heritagespring Dr., West Chester, OH 45069
August 25, 2009—1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
S.O.C.C. (Southwest Ohio Caregiver Coalition)
Save the Dates: October 14th & 15th
Featuring Nationally Recognized Speakers: Dr. Barry Bittman, Ms. Lela Knox Shanks , Dr. Jerry Reed, Mr.Lenny Dave
RegistrationFees: Caregiver Professionals, 1 day $100 – 2 days, $175,
CEU fee: $50 – Total of 11 CEU’s for 2 days
Non-Professional Family Caregivers One day – $30.00 and Two days – $60.00
Application has been made for Continuing Education Units for Nurses, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Nursing Home Administrators, recreational therapists and Activity Professionals in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana.
