Caregiving is a challenging and sometimes exhausting experience. If you’re providing care for an elderly parent, or someone else older, you know how difficult it can be. Although it is a rewarding experience, it also takes on toll on those who sacrifice time and money — and especially if you’re balancing family, jobs, and other responsibilities.
Now Lift Caregiving is offering help and resources to those who need it most. Lift Caregiving and VCU Department of Gerontology & School of Geriatric Medicine are presenting Modern Aging – a free resource day for family caregivers.
This is an opportunity to:
- enjoy a free day-long event that covers expert advice helpful tools and a provider-based Resource Center
- free flu shots (bring insurance card, limited quantities available)
- free in-home and on-site respite care options (register by October 20th at liftcaregiving.com)
- free bone density, glucose and blood pressure screenings
- free advance medical directive/power of attorney consultation and development
- free diabetic meter testing
You’ll also learn more about:
- Essential Eating with a live cooking demo and tips on preparing nutritious, delicious and affordable meals
- Dealing with Dementia where you will learn how to build a support circle and more
- Financial Footings program led by financial and legal experts
- Weathering Work led by HR experts with tips on better integrating care and work responsibilities
- Courageous Conversations to help you talk about difficult issues as a family and move forward together
Ted Ukrop
The event takes place on October 29, 2011 from 11: a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center on 2800 Mountain Road, Glen Allen, VA 23060.
Lift Caregiving
Katie Gilstrap, an incredibly successful and energetic Richmonder, is the founder and CEO of Lift Caregiving and she is joined by her friend and colleague, Ted Ukrop. The two worked together to create an organization to meaningfully support and help those caring for others. They are passionate in their mission to provide resources and support for those who need it most right here in our community.
As a one-stop resource for family caregivers, offering assistance advice, and answers, Lift Caregiving is an incredible resource for caregivers and their families. Don’t miss the opportunity to get the help you need and deserve as a caregiver — and give yourself a break on this special day to celebrate YOU!
Visit the Lift Caregiving website to learn more and make plans now for this incredible day for you.
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