Family Caregiver Training - Caregiving Essentials: First Steps
Date and time
Location
Description
PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION AND SCHEDULE OF THE WORKSHOPS BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING. THIS INCLUDES THE LOCATIONS OF THE TRAININGS.
NOTE: If you wish to sign up for BOTH WORKSHOPS, you will need to register for BOTH individually.
NOTE: This training does not provide certification or CEU’s for paid caregivers.
NOTE: light refreshments will be provided, bring your own lunch if you are attending both workshops.
TRAINING SCHEDULE:
Friday, January 24th - WORKSHOPS 1 AND 2 - Location: PCOA Dusenberry Center (600 S. Country Club)
Wednesday, March 18th - WORKSHOPS 1 AND 2 - Location: PCOA Dusenberry Center (600 S. Country Club)
Workshop 1 is from 9AM - 12:30PM
Workshop 2 is from 1PM - 3:30PM
TRAINING DESCRIPTIONS:
Workshop 1 : Steps to Resilience:
• Stress Management Tools
• Communication Strategies
• Alzheimer’s & other dementias
• Nutrition, Assistance with Eating, & Redirecting
• Psychological & Emotional Conditions
• Grief & End of Life Resources
• Managing Medications
• Phone Use
• Housework/ Laundry
• Driving
• Finances
Workshop 2: Physical Care and Safety:
• Proper Body Mechanics
• Home Environment Safety & Fall Prevention
• Planning for an Emergency
• Understanding Assistive Devices
• Proper Walking /Transferring techniques
• Re-positioning with reassessment.
• Activity Planning, Outings and Car Etiquette
• Infection control and providing Personal Care
Organized by
Americans With Disabilities Act - 504 Rehabilitations Act ADA Notice
It is the policy of Pima Council on Aging not to discriminate based on disability in admission to, access to, or operation of its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices. Individual with disabilities who need accommodation, including auxiliary aids for effective communication in programs, services, or activities, are invited to make their needs and preferences known to the office staff.
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Applicants for services, clients, client family members, persons with disabilities, applicants for employment, employees, volunteers, and individuals holding professional agreements with Pima Council On Aging (PCOA) are hereby notified that this agency does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability in admission or access to, or services or employment in, its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the agency’s compliance with the regulations, implementing Title VI, Title IX, The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 is directed to contact the following individual who has been designated by PCOA to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination:
Name: Jennifer BillaTitle: Human Resources DirectorPhone: 520-790-0504