Learn About  "Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Dementia" Tuesday, October 17th 6:30-8:00PM in the PAC  The Health Ministry is sponsoring the presentation of this informational program which is part of The American Red Cross “Family Caregiving,” modules that help participants provide better care and gain an understanding of issues related to care of their loved ones.  The mopdule is just one hour long, followed by a an opportunitiy for questions to be answered. The class is absolutely free of charge and includes a caregiver manual that participants may take home with them.  Participants will enhance skills, reduce stress and build confidence in caring for their loved one. To sign up for this class call 769-2550 or Register on-line, BELOW!.                 Currently, more than 22 million American families are caring for a loved one in an unassisted living arrangement.  Caring for a family member or friend, whether it be sorting through financial and insurance issues or assisting with basic care needs, can be overwhelming.              The American Red Cross has developed a modular “Family Caregiving Program” consisting of 9 individual, hour- long programs each designed to enhance particular caregiver skills.  Through a grant from Pfizer Global Research and Development, these programs and the associated training/ reference materials are being offered free of charge to Washtenaw County Residents.     Health Ministry @ St Francis Free Family Caregiving Program - Online Sign-Up   Name:   Telephone #(s):   E-mail Address:    I WILL ATTEND: __"Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Dementia"              Tuesday, October 17th 6:30-8:00PM in the PAC  Individuals should register for the classes in advance to ensure that we have the correct number of handouts available; however, drop-ins are welcome with materials for them being provided at the course on a first-come basis.      List any other comments Here:

Following are the details of the courses that have already been offered:
 

Legal and Financial Issues, 6:30- 8:00 PM, Monday, August 2, 2004 in the Parish Office Meeting Room.  This "Legal and Financial Issues" session covers legal issues surrounding caring for someone and planning his or her health care, financial issues such as insurance information and budgeting, and information of patient’s rights and advanced directives (living will, power of attorney).

 

General Caregiving Skills, 6:30- 8:00 PM, Monday, August 9, 2004 in the Parish Office Meeting Room.  This "General Caregiving Skills" session offers information on checking a person’s vital signs, giving medications properly, tracking changes, and monitoring skin care.

 

Assisting With Personal Care, 6:30- 8:00 PM, Monday, September 27, 2004, in the School Music Room.  This module stresses the importance of personal care and provides information on assisting a friend or loved one with mouth care, grooming, dressing and undressing, bathing and shampooing, and toileting.

 

Personal Care & Therapeutic Massage, 6:30- 8:00 PM, Monday, December 6th, 2004, in the Parish Office Meeting Room. This module stresses the importance of personal care-providing information on assisting a friend or loved one with mouth care, grooming, dressing and undressing, bathing and shampooing, and toileting.  Immediately following the Red Cross presentation, Rachel Ouillette, Clinical Massage Therapist and member of the St. Francis parish health ministry, will train caregivers in therapeutic hand and foot massage.

 

Positioning and helping Your Loved One Move, 6:30- 8:00 PM, Monday, January 24th, 2005 in the Parish Activity Center (PAC) This module stresses the importance of the use proper body mechanics when moving a loved one to avoid injury to both the person receiving care and the caregiver.

 

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, 6:30- 8:00 PM,Tuesday, October 17th, 2006 in the Parish Activity Center (PAC)  The Health Ministry is sponsoring the presentation of this informational program which is part of The American Red Cross “Family Caregiving,” modules that help participants provide better care and gain an understanding of issues related to care of their loved ones.  The mopdule is just one hour long, followed by a an opportunitiy for questions to be answered. The class is absolutely free of charge and includes a caregiver manual that participants may take home with them.  Participants will enhance skills, reduce stress and build confidence in caring for their loved one. To sign up for this class call 769-2550 or Register on-line

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