Fall Edition 2009
November is Caregivers Month Well Spouse Foundation - - for spousal caregivers, online mentorship, bulletin boards http://www.wellspouse.org/
The Central Virginia Chapter wants to honor caregivers for people living with MS by providing them with a special day…just for them. These daylong events are free to attend. To register contact Lisa at 804-591-3041 or lisa.simpich@nmss.org. Financial assistance will also be provided for respite care so that the caregivers may attend unaccompanied. Contact Donna Clements at 804-591-3039 or donna.clement@nmss.org if you need care for a loved one.
www.lotsahelpinghands.com – resource that allows a community of family, coworkers, neighbors, etc. to be added to the email list for the person with MS, where it lists in detail the types of care needed for this person (i.e. dinner delivery once a week, ride to the doctor, etc.) the list of people are emailed to inform them of what needs the person has, and they can choose to sign up to help out with something
In Richmond CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER PROGRAM Saturday, November 21, 2009 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sheraton Richmond Park South Hotel 9901 Midlothian Trpk Richmond, VA 23235 Registration Deadline Nov. 18th In Fredericksburg CAREGIVERS SYMPOSIUM Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Location: Fairview at River Club 10835 Tidewater Trail Fredericksburg, VA 22408 Registration Deadline Nov. 4th Caregiver Resources This list is full of helpful resources for people who are caregivers providing emotional and physical support to a loved one with MS. The NMSS knows that the role of a caregiver often goes unrecognized. During the month of November which is National Family Caregivers Month, the Society would like to highlight resources that may be beneficial to caregivers. The Central VA Chapter may also be able to provide support through several programs such as financial assistance, care management and self-help groups.
www.msworld.org - check out the message board specifically for caregivers
www.caregiver.org - online support groups, chat rooms www.nfcacares.org - National Family Caregivers Association Educational and support services, mentorship, peer support. www.caringroad.com - Caring Road is an interactive site offering support and information for caregivers, including chat rooms, links and a disease directory. www.Caregiving.org - The National Alliance for Caregiving - Provides information from pertinent studies, tips for caregivers and a searchable resources directory. www.care-givers.com - National Organization For Empowering Caregivers, A comprehensive site offering information, emotional and spiritual support through featured expert columns, articles on caregiving, journal exercises, a newsletter, forums, chats, healing circle, caregiver and caregiving spotlights, inspiration, humor and more. www.benefitscheckup.org - Operated by the National Council on the Aging, this Web-based service identifies federal and state assistance programs for older Americans in each community. You must fill out a short questionnaire which is used only to determine which programs an older person qualifies for
Central Virginia Office Number: (804) 353-5008
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November is National Family Caregivers Month