Education and Training Home | Caregiving | Adult Protection |
Experiential Learning Workshops | Long-Term Care / Assisted Living

Caregiving

The following topics are appropriate for audiences of caregivers, volunteers or professionals.

• What About the Caregiver?
• Balancing Caregiving with Work and Personal Life
• Advocating for the Elderly
• Loss and Life Changes
• Sexuality and Older Adults

What About the Caregiver?
How to address the needs of the caregiver.

• Learn how to discuss and set expectations.
• Explore how emotions and values play a part in caregiving.
• Examine support systems and learn how to utilize them effectively.

Balancing "all of this" with Work and Personal Life
Overwhelmed? This one is for you! Come and take a breather!

• Understand how to set boundaries and discuss expectations with the caregivee.
• Examine your personal support system and the role it is playing.
• Learn tips on how to be more efficient with time.

Advocating for the Elderly
If you don't do it, who will?

• Learn how to talk to doctors and nurses so they will listen.
• Explore how emotions play a role in advocating.
• Know what to do if an abusive situation arises.
• Learn when to call an ombudsman or an attorney.

Loss and Life Changes

• Learn what the major losses and life changes are for older adults.
• Know the difference between serious depression and grief.
• Review the stages of grief.
• Leave with tips on how to help others through losses and changes.

Sexuality and Older Adults

• Common myths will be explored and clarified.
• Changes and adaptations for both genders will be presented.
• Controversies and difficult situations will be discussed.
• Ideas for policies surrounding sexuality in facilities, and how professionals can address the topic with residents and families.

Education and Training Home | Caregiving | Adult Protection |
Experiential Learning Workshops | Long-Term Care / Assisted Living