The Juggling Act: Work, Home and Caregiving
Senior Resources of Guilford 1401 Benjamin Parkway, Greensboro, NC, United StatesLearn how to balance the many roles of caregiving, family, home, work and one's own health and wellbeing.
Learn how to balance the many roles of caregiving, family, home, work and one's own health and wellbeing.
Participants will gain knowledge regarding Medicaid eligibility requirements and services. They will learn: (1) how to access federal Medicaid websites to complete eligibility paperwork and download the current year's Medicaid manual; (2) how to access city, county, or state websites and phone numbers to complete Medicaid eligibility paperwork; and (3) how to determine health and medical professionals accepting coverage and seek answers to questions.
We are all living longer, and, as we age, we are more likely to experience one or more significant health and medical conditions. Learn about the most prevalent conditions associated with aging, risk factors, symptoms, and strategies for adult-children who are helping manage conditions of their parents while also addressing their own health concerns.
Caregiving can be both rewarding and stressful. Care providers will learn about the signs and impact of compassion fatigue and strategies for managing and reducing these stresses.
https://youtube.com/live/kmoWboW4UBI Home after hospitalizations can be overwhelming for older adults to manage and may require additional help from their family.This program will help adult-children understand the components of discharge planning […]
For most adults, driving a car means independence, but as we age, driving may become more difficult or even unsafe. Learn the warning signs of driving impairment in aging adults, evaluation strategies, transportation alternatives, and scenarios for discussing driving with our parents.
Caring for an aging parent often surfaces unresolved family issues. This program is designed to help adult-children and their families learn to communicate more effectively so they may express their […]
Medication mismanagement becomes more of an issue as we age. Learn specific and practical tips that can be implemented by adult-children to keep their parents safely in the home and in the community.
As we age, nutrition becomes even more important for health, functionality, and the ability to age in place and remain in the community. This program will help participants understand the link between nutrition and functioning as we age, assess their parent’s nutritional needs and patterns, and seek professional help if needed.
Talking with aging parents about their legal and financial issues, driving, and independent living can be challenging for many adult children. Learn techniques for preparing for and holding those difficult conversations.