March 13, 2019
Helpful Caregiving Skills for Family Caregivers
Jonesboro, AR ~ A FREE, one day workshop will provide practical tips to assist family members who are caring for an aging loved one at home. Learn helpful ways to make life easier on yourself and your loved one. Don’t wait until it’s too late to prevent falls or other accidents in the home setting. Basic caregiving skills to be taught are:
•Home/Bathroom Safety
•Bathing & Skin Care
•Wheelchair Use
•Adaptive Devices
•Transferring & Mobility
This hands on workshop is highly recommended for families of someone who has had a recent hospitalization, surgery, long-term illness, or has had a significant change in their ability to care for themselves. In an effort to keep them in their home as long as possible, our instructors will allow you to sample helpful tools/equipment than can prevent injury to both the caregiver or the person needing care.
Space is limited ~ A light lunch will be served, so please call 870-207-7600 to register.