Sometimes, people with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia behave in ways that adult children and other family members find particularly confusing, inappropriate, and sometimes frightening.
Many older adults depend on federally- and state-funded Medicaid services for their primary medical and hospitalization insurance coverage. Medicare is a separate program from other federally- and/or state-funded programs with different eligibility requirements and service coverage. Medicaid may provide some differences in benefits dependent on state funding. This program will help adult children to understand […]
Libby Dunahoo, Manager of the Advance Care Planning department for Northeast Georgia Health System, will present an advance care planning program to educate attendees about their choices in health care advocacy (for loved ones and themselves) and how to document choices in an Advance Directive. She also will discuss an initiative developed in our community […]
Please note: Due to weather concerns, tomorrow’s program will be offered as an online livestream only. There will be no in-person version of this month’s program. This program is designed to help adult-children expand their perspectives about caregiver guilt and other emotions, understand the importance of proactively managing their guilt, and present strategies for setting […]
Technological advances have changed the way we transact business. Although very helpful if used correctly, advanced technology also provides scammers and spammers a prime opportunity to take advantage of everyone, particularly older adults.
Movement and exercise are essential for the health of our bodies, brains and sense of well-being. Learn about exercises that are enjoyable, the importance of these exercises for caregivers and their parents, and resources in the community that can help you move your body in healthy ways! Come at 11:30 for lunch and stay to […]
As we age, most of us will identify service and support needs that will require us to engage with a new system of services, learn new terminology, and communicate with a new set of professionals. We may gradually recognize these needs for our parents or ourselves and have time to prepare. However, we also may […]
In the past 50 years, there has been a dramatic shift in the role of women, the traditional homemaker and caregiver for the family. Although almost 60% of adult women now work outside the home, typically providing a significant portion of the household income, they still provide needed caregiving for children, spouse, and aging and […]
Join us on Thursday, February 22 at the University Wine Company from 4 – 6 pm. You’ll have the opportunity to mix, mingle, and grow your community with other caregivers, ACAP attendees, and eldercare professionals. One glass of wine or “mocktail” as well as light snacks will be provided. Don’t forget to register for the door prize! RSVP greatly appreciated but not required.
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formerly United Church Homes and Services