The Center for Volunteer Caregiving is offering a workshop to equip families and respite volunteers to provide quality interaction and effective communication with someone with memory impairment.
Volunteers are needed to provide respite care for the primary caregiver of someone living with Alzheimer’s, stroke or other memory loss disease. The Center trains and matches each volunteer to become a companion for the person with dementia, usually for 2-4 hours a week, or monthly, depending on the volunteer’s schedule.
Any family member who cares for a loved one with dementia is invited to attend the workshop as well. The workshop provides information about Alzheimer’s disease and teaches skills how to focus on the strengths of the person with memory impairment and how to improve communication.
TUESDAY, May 13, 2008
CHRIST the KING LUTHERAN CHURHC
600 WALNUT STREET
CARY, NC 27511
From parking lot, look for the red door to Luther’s Cafe
8:30-9:00am coffee and registration
9:00-12 noon workshop for Family Caregivers and Respite Volunteers
12:15-1:30 pm Orientation for New VolunteersPlease register by noon on Monday, May 12th . To register, or for more information, please contact Lou Paules or Betty Newell, The Center for Volunteer Caregiving, 460-0567 or email lpaules@ctrvolcare.org
