Special Women's Program: Caring For Yourself While Caring for An Older Adult

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Name: Special Women's Program: Caring For Yourself While Caring for An Older Adult
Date: May 30, 2013
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM CDT
Registration: Public registration for this event has been closed. Please contact the Alliance at 262-542-4249.
Event Description:

“Caring For Yourself While
Caring for An Older Adult”
Discussion Among Women in Waukesha County

Presented by
The Caregiver Connection
in partnership with
The Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin
Interfaith Senior Programs
Women and Girls Fund

Join us for a special evening focused on the topic of "Caring For Yourself While Caring for an Older Adult". The evening will feature a speaker, open dialogue for questions and discussions, and the opportunity to enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres while visiting with The Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin, Interfaith Senior Programs, Women and Girls Fund, as well as a variety of local companies.

This is an opportunity to learn about the delicate of balancing of taking care of yourself while also caring for an elderly family member. Talk with professionals and other women in the same position, and leave with some strong takeaways, valuable tips and helpful resources. And, enjoy a glass of wine and good company while you’re here! 

Respite Care: Access to complimentary respite care service for the evening is available. Please contact Kathy Gale at Interfaith by May 15 to coordinate: 262-522-2405,  kathyg@interfaithwaukesha.org.

Discussion: Come prepared with questions and ideas – the evening will be a collaborative discussion among all attendees!


 
Event Sponsors:
  • Interfaith Senior Programs, Inc.
Location:
Western Lakes Golf Club, W287 N1963 Oakton Road, Pewaukee
Date/Time Information:

Thursday, May 30, 2013
5:00-7:30p.m.

Schedule
5-5:30p.m. - Registration & Networking

5:30p.m. - "Caring For Yourself While You’re Caring For Others” - Lynda Markut, Education and Family Support Coordinator, The Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin

Dialogue and Open Discussion - Sheri Mowery, GE Medical Systems

6:00-7:30p.m. - Networking, hors d'oeuvres, visit with partner agencies and local companies

(hors d'oeuvres and vendors will be available all evening beginning at 5:00 p.m.)

Fees/Admission:
$25 per person