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Facilitating Safety and Independence as a Caregiver

First Baptist Church Activities Center 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Learn about tips, "tricks," and tools to maintain your loved one's independence and physically assist him/her safely in the home while caregiving.  Learn practical ways to prevent injury to both your loved one and yourself and discuss methods and modifications for greater safety. Presenter: Beth Locke, Occupational Therapist, Registered, Licensed (OTR/L). Quality Independence Therapy, PLLC, […]

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Long-Term Care: Understanding the Options

First Baptist Church Activities Center 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

Planning for the future requires an understanding of the possibilities. This program will help adult children learn about what long-term care needs may look like for their parents, as well as the variety of options available. Also learn more about ways to pay so that you can be prepared to discuss possibilities and options with […]

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Shielding Loved Ones from Scams and Fraud

First Baptist Church Activities Center 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

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.

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Tough Talk:  Holding Difficult Discussions with Your Parents

First Baptist Church Activities Center 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

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.

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Taking Control of Medicines: Strategies for Effectively Managing Medications

First Baptist Church Activities Center 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

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.

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Losing My Independence: Driving and Aging

First Baptist Church Activities Center 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

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.

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What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: Prevalent Age-Related Health and Medical Conditions

First Baptist Church Activities Center 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

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.

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The Juggling Act: Work, Home, and Caregiving

First Baptist Church Activities Center 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States
Virtual Event Hybrid Event

Become more educated about trends relative to working while also providing care for an aging parent, supportive workplace policies, and strategies for balancing the many demands of working outside the home while also caring for one’s family and older loved ones.

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Help in Your Own Back Yard: Choosing and Using Services in Your Community

First Baptist Church Activities Center 1939 Independence Blvd, Wilmington, NC, United States
Virtual Event Virtual Event

Become more knowledgeable about the services and resources available in the local community--especially as it relates to hurricane preparedness for people who are aging and their caregivers.

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