Living Your Best Life As A Caregiver After The Stress & Drama of the Pandemic and COVID-19 Policies - 9/1/2021
Jennifer FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C, CSP
The past year and a half have been beyond traumatic. If you are struggling with feeling normal again, you aren’t alone. Join us for this interactive program on addressing how to live your best life while taking care of your loved one and yourself going forward. September 1, 2021; 6:30 pm Virtual Session via Zoom
Emergency Preparedness for Caregivers - 10/13/2021
James Kremple, AA County Office of Emergency Management
Having an emergency preparedness kit, being informed of local hazards, and practicing emergency preparations could make you more ready as a caregiver in an emergency. October 13, 2021; 6:30 pm North County Office/Hein Bldg. 7320 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie
Stories Love Music - 11/17/2021
Ilyana Kadushin, Executive Director of Stories Love Music, Inc.
Individuals with dementia feel disconnected from the world around them and may wonder, “am I being seen and heard?” This can be true for Caregivers, also. When we are isolated, we wonder if anyone wants to hear our stories. Music speaks right to our hearts and our human experiences. We all have stories to tell, and music brings them to light. November 17, 2021; 6:30 pm Virtual Session via Zoom
Reducing Stress, Sadness and Other Difficult Feelings During the Holidays as a Caregiver - 12/9/2021
Jennifer FitzPatrick, MSW, LCSW-C, CSP
Juggling caregiving with the rest of life is tough enough. But when the holiday season rolls around, it’s downright exhausting, especially when we’re expected to be joyful. Join us for this interactive presentation on how to reduce your caregiving stress and other difficult feelings during the holidays. This interactive program will cover:
- Identifying signs of caregiver burnout in yourself and what to do about it
- Managing challenging feelings during the holiday season when you are expected to be in a good mood
- Why seeking help with caregiving before the New Year is a good idea
- What to look out for as you spend time with older loved ones during the holiday season
December 9, 2021; 6:30 pm Annapolis Senior Activity Center 119 S. Villa Avenue, Annapolis
Pre-registration is required. Register online at www.aacounty.org/aging or by calling 410-222-4375/4339. Anyone needing accommodations must contact Mary Chaput at 410-222-4339 or by e-mail at [email protected] at least seven days in advance of the event. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1.