Senior Resources of Guilford

Program Sponsor: Staying socially active is important for physical health, brain health and even longevity, but staying engaged can be difficult for older adults. This program will provide an overview of the reasons for socializing and help finding enjoyable social opportunities for caregivers and their aging parents. Lunch begins at 11:30am; program at noon. RSVP […]

Hospice and palliative care support people with serious illnesses by easing symptoms and reducing stress. Both improve the quality of life for patients and families, but have crucial differences in the type of care they provide. This program will help you understand both services and how they can provide compassionate care when it’s needed most. […]

Program Sponsor: Families working together can provide strong support for a loved ones. Often, though, families do not agree about what caregiving should look like. In this program, we will discuss possible challenges building a family team and  how to communicate with family members, plan caregiving, and make important decisions. RSVPs are important for lunch […]

Program Sponsor: As people age, Medicare and state-funded health insurance programs can be vitally important; yet older adult and their children may not have adequate information about these resources. John Dunn will unravel the complexities of the benefits and procedures so that older adults can more easily access medical care. Please RSVP for lunch at […]

Program Sponsor:   Navigate the challenges of long-distance caregiving with ease. This program offers strategies to keep your aging loved ones safe and engaged, methods to manage their needs remotely, and tips for productive home visits. Learn to recognize signs of depression and abuse and utilize technology and local resources effectively. Program Presenter: Jody Clayton, […]

Program Sponsor: Meeting the needs of a loved one can be complicated and confusing. In this program, care providers will learn about local services, supportive organizations and businesses, and professionals who can help them address the needs of aging parents, from health and home care to legal planning and transportation. RSVPs are necessary for lunch […]

Program Sponsor:   Last year, more than 100,000 older adults reported scams and fraud, costing $3.4 billion in losses. This program will help seniors and their families recognize and avoid investment, tech, personal and other "elder fraud"and financial exploitation. Please RSVP for lunch at 11:30. The program will begin at noon. Program Presenter: Sergeant Tara […]

Program Sponsor: As people age, they sometimes mismanage their medications resulting in decreased effectiveness of treatments, increased health problems, and even significant issues of safety and well being. This program will help adult children of aging parents, along with other care providers, understand medication management and support their loved one's knowledge and compliance with medication […]

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, or any other type of dementia, can be overwhelming, not only to the patient, but also to family and friends. This program is designed to help adult children and other care providers understand the symptoms, current treatments, and helpful responses in order to support their loved ones. Presented by:  Cheryl Greenberg, […]