Caregivers Forum Will Offer Information, Support Your Way: A Practical Guide for Family Caregivers – 250 Real Life Questions & It has been said that nothing in life Commonsense Answers, she will help guide comes free. An addition to this year’s free guests in determining a healthy lifestyle Lancaster County 50plus EXPO, however, for day-to-day caregiving. is yet another free event: a Caregivers “The most important objective of the Forum, presented by On-Line Publishers, forum is to provide information and Inc. The forum will be held in encouragement to caregivers. It is through education that the best choices conjunction with the EXPO at Lancaster Host Resort from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on can be made,” Anderson said. “I’m confident Dr. Linda Rhodes will provide Tuesday, Nov. 8. exceptional insight into the world of “As our population continues to age, caregiving and our speakers and panelists the demands for caregiver support will provide resources for all who attend.” escalate. For more than 16 years, 50plus Suppose you are interested in the legal Senior News has offered articles to side of support caregiving – individuals attorney Thomas who are in a A. Fanning will caregiving answer questions role,” Donna Tuesday, Nov. 8 at his seminar Anderson, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m related to wills, president of held in conjunction with the 50plus EXPO power of On-Line at Lancaster Host Resort attorney, living Publishers, wills, and assets. said. Megan Campbell, vice president of “Additionally, we publish Caregiver operations for IntegraCare Corporation, Solutions annually, which is a resource will provide attendees with a range of guide for caregivers. We decided it was information regarding dementia. It will time to offer a forum especially for those include an overview of the disease who care for a parent, a spouse, or a process, cognitive deficits, and strategies friend.” for coping with the subsequent behavior. The forum will showcase three The session will also include tips for presentations regarding strategies and seeking resources and determining a support for family caregivers or seniors health program to fit your needs. suffering from chronic illness. Whether your entire day is spent at “We selected topics we thought would be most relevant to anyone in a caregiver the forum, or you must make a shorter visit, Anderson is hopeful that every role,” Anderson said. “Knowing the visitor will leave feeling more resources available offers peace of mind knowledgeable, confident, and prepared for caregivers.” for a caregiving role. The keynote speaker, Dr. Linda “We hope they will learn that they Rhodes, former Pennsylvania secretary of aren’t alone and that support and aging and noted author, will provide resources are readily available in our valuable information for those interested in caregiver support. As author of Finding community,” said Anderson. By Laura Farnish
Strategies, Information, and Support for Caregivers.
Plus Seminars and Panel Discussion
Keynote Speaker Dr. Linda Rhodes former Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging
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November 8, 2011 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Lancaster Host Resort 2300 Lincoln Highway East Lancaster, PA Who Should Attend • Family caregivers of adults or seniors with chronic illness or disability • Adult children living near or afar from aging parents • Spouses and relatives of loved ones with dementia • Boomers looking to the future
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