Caregiver Wellness Day!
Are you caring for an older adult? Do you need some stress relief and relaxation? November is National Family Caregiver Month. Please join us for a “Caregiver Wellness Day,” sponsored by REAL Services’ Family Caregiver Support Program, honoring family caregivers. This event will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009 in the Dining Commons on the Campus of Bethel College in Mishawaka, Indiana, from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm.
Topics include: Diet and Nutrition, The Benefits of Complimentary Care: Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Guided Imagery; Stress Management and Meditation; and Tai Chi. There will also be a massage therapist providing brief chair massages, a complimentary lunch, and information about resources available for you and your loved one. This event is free of charge and we can also arrange for respite care to be with your loved one if you need this in order to attend.
For more information, please call Sarah Ressler, Family Caregiver Coordinator for REAL Services, at 574-284-7173 or toll free 1-800-552-7928, ext. 7173. If you need respite care, reservations must be received by Friday, November 6th; otherwise reservations can be made by Friday, November 13th. Hope to see you there!