Life Management Resources is available to lead seminars and facilitate discussion groups. We offer programming for senior centers, caregiver support groups, residential facilities and human resource professionals. Please call our office for additional information.
The following are suggested topics:
Caregiving and the Economy Caregiving in these economic times can be a challenge. Join others family as we discuss economic stresses on caregivers, and ways to alleviate this stress such accessing and utilizing public and private benefits and resources.
Geriatric Care Management According to AARP, "(g)eriatric care management can be a valuable option for older persons and their families who can afford such services."What is geriatric care management and how can it help your situation?
Taking Care of the Caregiver "Hey, I have no time for me!'- Stress reduction techniques featuring self-hypnosis for the caregiver.
Using Your Employee Benefits A discussion about accessing and utilizing employee benefits such as health insurance.
Long Distance Caregiving According to the National Institute on Health, Approximately 7 million adults are long-distance caregivers, mostly caring for aging parents who live an hour or more away.We will address some of the needs long distance caregivers are called upon to help with such as managing the money, arranging for respite care, helping a parent move to a new home, and assisting aging parents understand the confusing maze of home health aides, insurance benefits, and important legal documents.
Are You Tapping Into All the Benefits to Which you May be Entitled? Please join us for a supportive group discussion about accessing and utilizing public and private benefits and entitlements such as Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, Veterans, Employment, Insurance, and Hospice.
Introduction to Patient Navigation Information and support for those who have an aging loved one or a loved one with a chronic illness.
Caregiving 101 "HELP! I'm a first-time caregiver and I don't know where to start."Bring your questions for an informal discussion group.
Caring for an Aging Loved One at Home Learn about the different types of care and services and how to determine what is best for my loved one.
Elements of Elder Financial Abuse Learn how to identify different types elder financial abuse and identity theft and how to protect yourself and your loved ones from falling victim.
Selecting an Elder Care Facility When caring for an aging loved one at home is no longer appropriate learn what to look for and what to consider in deciding on a new living situation.
Elder Care and Work Join other caregivers in discussing issues they are facing in the work place and how to find the right balance between caring for their loved ones and work.