Staying six feet apart, wearing a mask, and washing your hands are just a few ways you can help slow the spread of COVID-19. This video includes these and more tips for how to stay safe at the pool and beach this Labor Day weekend.
Family Caregiver class starting
Area Agency on Aging is offering a family caregiver class through Zoom starting August 5. Many of our seniors’ families would appreciate the information offered during these classes, so if given the opportunity you might want to share the class offering. The class does include a workbook, so they will need to register first.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop
Wednesdays, Aug 5 - Sept 12
2:00 - 3:30pm
Zoom meeting
For registration, contact Jennifer Joyner at JoynerJ@valleyaaa.org.
Guests after Covid?
This information was sent to us by the CDC and I thought it would be helpful for you to know.
When You Can be Around Others After You Had or Likely Had COVID-19
If you think or know you had COVID-19, and you had symptoms, you can be with others after:
At least 10 days since symptoms first appeared and
At least 24 hours with no fever without fever-reducing medication and
Symptoms have improved
Virtual FCU: Caring for a Challenging Loved One
We are pleased to share with you a free class available to you and your senior’s families that explores ways to improve communication and reduce stress.
Thursday, July 23, 2020 - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Is the one you are caregiving for difficult? Is this due to the fact that they refuse care? Are they depressed? Or could there be other factors behind the issue? Come learn from a therapist, Julie Alicki, LMSW, CADP, who has worked with a variety of late-in-life clients and will share what tips and tricks might be helpful to you.
Registration Required!
Email: registration@aaawm.org or call: 616-222-7032. Once you are registered, you will be provided with the information for phone and online meeting access.