Caregiver Meetup
Caregiver Meetup
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 ligh...
Shielding Loved Ones from Scams and Fraud
Shielding Loved Ones from Scams and Fraud
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.
Responding to Challenging Behaviors of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias
Responding to Challenging Behaviors of Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
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.
Signs of Common Medical Conditions in Aging Adults
Signs of Common Medical Conditions in Aging Adults
We are all living longer, and, as we age, we are more likely to experience one or more significant health and medical conditions. Additionally, caregiving can take a toll on the health and wellbeing of the caregiver. Some conditions are more prevalent as we age – for ...
Residential Options When Home No Longer Meets Your Parents’ Needs
Residential Options When Home No Longer Meets Your Parents’ Needs
As parents age, they may face a need and/or desire to change their housing arrangements, such as needing to move to a new residence that is more accessible and/or with more substantial medical and assistive services. This introductory program will provide an overview of...
Community Celebration & Town Hall Meeting
Community Celebration & Town Hall Meeting
Please join us in welcoming back some of our knowledgeable speakers from the past year, who will be participating in a group Q&A session and an engaging discussion about caring for our aging loved ones. The Leadership Team of the Winston-Salem chapter of ACAP looks forw...
The Aging Toolbox: Practical Tips for Caring for Your Aging Loved Ones
The Aging Toolbox: Practical Tips for Caring for Your Aging Loved Ones
This program will provide adult-children with practical tips and tools to use for gathering information when visiting aging parents, along with strategies for holding conversations with siblings and other family members about needs and services. In addition, this progra...
Curating your Life as a Caregiver
Curating your Life as a Caregiver
Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders while caring for an aging family member? Guilt and stress can pile up, making it hard to balance your own life with their growing needs. But don't worry, we've got your back! Our program is tailor-made to help you create...
Tough Talk: Holding Difficult Discussions with Your Parents
Tough Talk: Holding Difficult Discussions with Your Parents
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.
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
In this ACAP program, participants will learn about the effects of stress and burnout on caregivers and how to balance wellness amongst the various facets of our lives while caring for others.
Healthy Eating and Nutritional Needs for Aging Adults
Healthy Eating and Nutritional Needs for Aging Adults
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 nutriti...
Taking Control of Medicines: Strategies for Effectively Managing Medications
Taking Control of Medicines: Strategies for Effectively Managing Medications
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.