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Coastline Elderly Services, Inc.
...Dedicated to helping older Americans live noble, independent, and purposeful lives |
Tel: 508-999-6400 • Fax: 508-993-6510 • TDD: 508-994-4265
1646 Purchase St. New Bedford, MA 02740 |
Several women are enjoying an event sponsored by the Family Caregiver Support Program at Coastline Elderly Services, Inc.
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The Family Caregiver Support Program
Written by Abrah J. Salk
Taking care of a loved one is not easy. It is physically and emotionally draining and sometimes even financially draining as well. The Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) at Coastline Elderly Services, Inc. is here to help reduce that stress by strengthening the caregiver's knowledge and ability to care for the dependent elder or grandchild.
The FCSP conducts an initial in-home and/or telephone assessment and then identifies community resources that are available as well as provides appropriate referrals. They also have wonderful caregiver support groups and have linkages to other community support groups as well. They are here for support, guidance and counseling.
The program is open to all regardless of income level. The only requirements are that the caregiver be family, friends, or neighbors who care for an elder 60 years of age or older, or that the caregiver themselves is 60 years or older and is providing principal care for a grandchild.
One of the many events that the Family Caregiver Support Program sponsors is the Caregiver Expo. It's an event to educate caregivers and professionals on community resources available for caregivers, and finding ways to manage stress. This year's event is hosted by Coastline Elderly Services, Inc., The Family Caregiver Support Program, Overlook VNA, Community Nurse and Hospice Care, Dartmouth COA, Fairhaven COA, Immigrants Assistance Center , Savoy Nursing & Rehab Center, and Project Independence Adult Day Health. The event will take place at The Century House in Acushnet on Tuesday June 6, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. There will be three presentations: “The Changing Role of the Caregiver” by Norm Zinger, LICSW and Susan Mitchell, LICSW; “Most Frequently Asked Questions on Legal & Financial Concerns” by Michelle Beneski; and “Aroma Therapy – Caring for the Caregiver” by Janice Gagnon-Warr, who is a certified and registered clinical aroma therapist and certified psychiatric R.N. In addition to these presentations at this three hour expo, there will also be tables staffed by professionals from local organizations who will be displaying valuable information for caregivers. Light refreshments will be served and there will also be door prizes and so much more!
Respite and transportation may be available upon request.
For additional information about this event and/or the Family Caregiver Support program, please check out http://www.coastlineelderly.org/aging/care.htm or contact Libby Costa or Ken Souza at (508) 999-6400 ext. 171 and ext. 182 respectively.
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