A variety of issues face those who care for seniors - from dementia and medical concerns to legal problems.
That's why Community Volunteer Services for Seniors (CVSS) is hosting a Caregivers Connections information session in the new year.
Tri-Cities Caregivers Connections along with Fraser Home Health, Alzheimer's Society of BC and a lawyer will offer valuable information at the January session for caregivers - spouses, adult children, friends, etc. - who are providing support to a person 40 years or older and living in the Tri-Cities.
A case manager from Fraser Home Health will offer information on:
navigating the health care system;
home support for the client and caregiver;
home and facility placement and respite;
and adult day programs.
An educator from the Alzheimer Society will cover the following topics:
changing behaviours, including frustration, confusion and wandering;
related dementias;
memory loss and the 10 warning signs of dementia;
and communicating difficulties and tips.
A lawyer who specializes in estate planning will speak about power of attorney, representation agreements and wills as well as other matters that you as the caregiver and the person you are supporting need to have in place.
The info session will run from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Jan. 11 at Dogwood Pavilion, 624 Poirier St., Coquitlam. Cost is $5 per person; to register, call 604-933-6089 (early registration is recommended as seating is limited).
For more information, call Linda Western, CVSS' program manager, at 604-927-7917.
This program is funded by United Way and co-sponsored by Fraser Health, the city of Port Coquitlam and the People's Law School.
