Launch: Caregiver Cooperative Workshop
Are you worried about how your aging family member is coping at home? As a son or daughter, what can you do to ensure your parent is able to stay living safely on their own? And at what point should you consider assistance or even moving?
Tuesday January 19th
7pm to 9pm
$20 per person (may be reimbursed by extended health plans)
Registration required
Topics include:
Simple home renovations for safety
Adaptive equipment, mobility devices, and technologies that can increase independence and quality of life
Government funding options
Discussion about available public and private community resources, including drop-off centres and programs
Question and answer period
Facilited by Phillip Wendt, Occupational Therapist. Phillip serves on the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists, is an Instructor and Adjunct Lecturer at Queen’s University, and maintains a private practice at KIHC.