WIT's Aging Well Series - Part 3 Caregiving: A Team Effort
Providing care is a rewarding role, but it’s also physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially stressful… and should never be done alone. It is estimated that there are over 350,000 informal family caregivers in Iowa. Many caregivers don’t even recognize they are filling this role, but you can count yourself as one if you provide daily care for an aging or ailing spouse or person with disabilities, or are raising a grandchild. Caregivers are also, for example, those who help their neighbor get their groceries, call a friend or relative regularly to see if they are safe, stop to visit with aging parents and help around the home. Taking proper care of yourself allows you to live a healthy, productive life, while also becoming an even better caregiver. Designing a team of family members, neighbors, medical providers, faith community members, and other community supports can ease the load. At this session, a panel of experts from Connections Area Agency on Aging and other organizations will address the needs of caregivers and give practical advice on how to build or expand your supportive team.
Preregistration recommended. Call 712.274.6404 or 800.352.4649
