CCSWO Caregiver Assistance Network

The Caregiver Assistance Network works closely with churches, facilities, senior groups, employers, and others in presenting educational programs. This is a partial listing of available topics. You also have the opportunity to work with CAN and the speaker to adapt the presentation to the specific needs of your group. Call (513) 929-4483 for the complete list. We encourage you to make your reservations soon while more dates are open.

• The Caregiver’s Challenge: Taking Care When Giving Care
• Where to Turn for Help
• Dealing with Age-Related Changes
• Legal and Financial Issues for Seniors and Caregivers
• Communicating Effectively with Health Care Professionals
• Tools for Caregivers — a four-part series

Seminars & Meetings

“The Caregiver and the Family”

Tuesday, January 13, 2009 ~ 7:00-8:30 p.m.
St. Martin of Tours Church
3720 St. Martin Place, Cincinnati 45211
Presented by Jan L. Welsh, C.M.C., L.P.C., C.R.C.

This informative talk will focus on the “how do’s” for the caregiver who must deal with family dynamics. How does the caregiver communicate effectively with other family members as well as the care receiver? How does the caregiver cope with changing roles and responsibilities within the family structure? How does the caregiver collaborate with other family members in the caregiving role?

“The Legal and Financial Issues of Caregiving”

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 ~ 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Deupree House
3939 Erie, Cincinnati 45208
Presented by Patricia Meek, Esq.,

An elder law attorney will address the financial and legal concerns that often accompany being a senior and/or finding yourself in the role of caring for a disabled family member. She will offer practical suggestions on preparing well in advance to meet related challenges.

“The Caregiver’s Challenge: Taking Care While Giving Care”

Wednesday, January 14, 2009 ~ 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Partners in Prime
West Chester Prime Club
9090 Cox Road
West Chester, OH 45069
Presented by Margaret Iannaci

This program outlines some of the principal challenges of family caregivers and strategies for dealing with them. Margaret Iannaci, Coordinator for the Caregiver Assistance Network, will discuss the challenges for the caregiver to take care of oneself while still trying to take care of others.

“Personal Care Techniques”

Tuesday, January 27, 2009 ~ 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Arden Courts of Kenwood
4850 E. Galbraith Road, Cincinnati 45236
Presented by Jan L. Welsh, C.M.C., L.P.C., C.R.C.

This program will focus on key issues facing caregivers caring for loved ones, discussing practical tips for the caregiver to assist with bathing, dressing, eating, mobility, with emphasis on dealing with concerns related to dementia, driving etc.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR - Coming in February

• February 5th — 7:00 — 8:30 p.m.
  “Dealing with Age-related Changes”
  St. Michael Church - Sharonville
  Presented by Margaret Iannaci
• February 10th — 7:00 — 8:00 p.m.
  “Is Anyone Listening to Me?
  St. Martin of Tours Church - Cincinnati
  Presented by Betsy Needels, M.S.W.
• February 19th —7:00 — 8:30 p.m.
  “Stress: The Causes and Cures”
  St. Michael Church - Sharonville
  Presented by Lynn Rohr, L.S.W.
• February 24th — 6:00 —7:00 p.m.
  “Personal Care Techniques”
  Arden Courts sponsored by - Sharonville Community Center
  Presented by Jan L. Welsh, C.M.C., L.P.C., C.R.C.

Why a Support Group?

“A sense of hope is knowing that your present moment has meaning.”   -   Robert Randall    

Each type of support group has its own advantages and disadvantages.  You may find that you prefer a structured, moderated group.  Or you may feel more at ease meeting less formally with a small group of people.  If you’re uncomfortable about sharing personal information with a group of people you don’t know, of any size, consider attending one meeting and listening, rather than talking.  If you decide to take part in a group, try it out a few times.  If you don’t find it useful or comfortable, you don’t have to continue. You may have to experiment with different kinds of support groups before you find the one that meets your needs.  To be continued…….

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