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| March, 2022 | show full year | Close |
| Event: | The Challenges of Elder Care | |||
| Dates: | Tuesdays | |||
| Time: | 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM | |||
| Location: | Windsor High School, 50 Sage Road | |||
| Contact: | 860-687-2000 Ext 1273 or 1271 | |||
Navigating the Challenges of Elder Care Are you caring for a parent or elderly loved one? As we age, our physical, social, and mental needs all change, often creating challenges with Activities of Daily Living and complex medical and social issues. Finding holistic answers is often a challenge. In this five week course, Nurse Practitioner Alison Gorman shares her 30+ years of experience caring for individuals in the geriatric population and supporting their families. This course will provide an overview of the aging process; palliative care - what it is, what it is not, and when it’s appropriate; goals of care conversations - what to expect from your caregivers; advance care planning; how to make the most out of any doctor’s visit; and hospice care - myths and realities. Understanding these challenges, and how to navigate the healthcare system, can empower you to be a better advocate for your loved one. Feel free to attend one or all of the following sessions. All session are held at Windsor High School. Instructor: Alison Gorman, Nurse Practitioner Session 1 Pitfalls of caring for an elder with multiple medical issues, or seems to be declining in mental/physical function. Overview of common health issues in the elderly and we will talk about what the future of their health may realistically look like. We will talk about accessing supportive systems. Held: Tue. Mar 1 6:00-7:00 PM Tuition: $10 Max. enroll 12 Session 2 We will discuss Goals of Care and Advanced Care Planning - Why these are important steps in our lives. We will talk about the power of what these advanced decisions can do for you and your family. Held: Tue. Mar 8 6:00-7:00 PM Tuition: $10 Max. enroll 12 Session 3 Palliative and Hospice Care - two very different approaches to support - what they are, what they are not, what they can do for you and your loved one. Medicare/Medicaid coverage, where these services can take place and when they are appropriate. Held: Tue. Mar 15 6:00-7:00 PM Tuition: $10 Max. enroll 12 Session 4 Can you Speak Doctor?? Making the most of a doctor’s office visit when it seems there are so many things going wrong, there are so many questions to ask and the appointment is only 15 minutes long. Held: Tue. Mar 22 6:00-7:00 PM Tuition: $10 Max. enroll 12 Session 5 We will wrap up the course, touching briefly on what we have covered. Please bring your questions, concerns and comments. Although there is no mandatory need to attend all of these sessions, it would be appreciated if those who have questions attended at least one of the previous week’s informational sessions. Held: Tue. Mar 29 6:00-7:00 PM Tuition: $10 Max. enroll 12 Register and pay here: https://www.windsoradulted.org/CourseCatalog/catalogView.asp?id=14    | ||||