Caring for Aging Parents

By AM Northwest Staff

Story Published: Apr 22, 2008 at 10:00 PM PDT

Elaine Sanchez was here to share a new tool she has developed  to help all of us care for our elderly parents. She shows us how to assess your parents' safety, gather critical personal, medical and financial information, also she says that it's important to develop a good support network consisting of family members, friends, neighbors and other individuals with whom your parents have relationships or regular contact.

You can learn about all these things at her seminar.  See details below.

Title: Surviving and Growing Through Caregiving 

Offered through:  Chemeketa Community College's Lifelong Learning Institute 
Date: Friday, April 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Northwest Viticulture Center, 215 Doaks Ferry Road NW in West Salem 
Workshop includes a light breakfast, buffet lunch, and evening wine and hors d'oeuvres reception 
Cost: $120 
To register call 503-399-5181 
 
Participants will learn how to:  
Get prepared  to care for family elders 
Create a personal survival plan for caregivers 
Arrange for end-of-life legal issues 

For more information on Elaine, or the services she offers, including the "Boot Camp" workbook, click here.

 

 

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