Caregiving at home workshop starts at SCC Sept. 29

Published: 07/09/2015

Participants may attend individual workshops or the entire series. Registration is $99 per individual workshop or $22 per session when registered for the entire series. 

This workshop is offered for those considering, or who are already providing, care for a senior residing at home. It will also benefit professionals who may counsel those trying to make the important decision, or deciding themselves, if caring for a senior at home is right for them.

Workshop topics include:

Sept. 29 Introduction

• Why are we here? Let’s consider this option.
  • Frailty
  • Injury
  • Chronic illness including dementia
  • Financial considerations
  • Impact on the caregiver and family

Oct. 6: Be Prepared – Who is an Eldercare Attorney?

The importance of advance planning.

• Advance directives
• Trusts
• Powers of attorney
• Living wills
• Participants will be provided with Life Choices booklet

Oct. 13: What’s in the Medicine Chest?

• Polypharmacy
• Medication trends in older adults
• Pain management
• Vitamins and supplements

Oct. 20: Keep Moving!

The secrets to keeping your loved one active and to prevent complications of immobility.

• Transfer techniques – how to use lifts, sliding boards and pivot discs
• Positioning in bed and chair
• Ambulation – practice using gait belt, walker and canes
• Learn proper body mechanics 

Oct. 27: Let’s Get Personal

How to maintain skin integrity, proper nutrition and fluids and personal hygiene, including incontinence.

Nov. 3: Connecting the Dots. Wrapping it All Up.

• Community resources – transportation and homemaking services
• Volunteers
• Medical supplies and equipment
• Associations

For more information or to register, visit stchas.edu/healthoccupations or call 636-922-8295.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit stchas.edu.