UK Plans Elder Care Events, Support Groups
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 29, 2009) - As part of its observance of National Family Caregivers Month throughout November, UK Elder Care and Work+Life Connections will offer events and free resources for UK employees who are parents and/or provide care for elderly relatives or friends. Topics include AARP health care reform, seasonal stress, flu season and organizational skills.
Free Getting Organized Resource Kits are available for staff and faculty caregivers through UK Elder Care in collaboration with AARP Kentucky. Supplies are limited. Click http://fs18.formsite.com/worklife/form598239095/index.html for details.
Several Family Caregivers Month special events are planned that will require pre-registration online. Visit http://www.uky.edu/HR/ElderCare/Nationalfamilycaregivermonth.htm for details:
Negotiating Special Education Services: Top Five Things to Know and Do is slated Nov. 2 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at the Chandler Hospital Learning Center, H-31F or Nov. 9 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. at William T. Young Library, Gallery Room.
AARP Health Care Reform: Mythbusters is the subject of a town hall meeting Nov. 3 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. in the William T. Young Library, Gallery Room.
It's perfect timing for ‘Tis the Season to De-Stress! Nov. 10 from noon to 1 p.m. in the William T. Young Library, Gallery Room.
On Nov. 12, a Simple Ideas for Turning Holiday Grief into Hope presentation is scheduled from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. in 228 Student Center.
A discussion of What You Need to Know: Cold and Flu is planned from noon to 1 p.m. Nov. 19 in the William T. Young Library, Auditorium.
An introduction to Lotsa Helping Hands will be on Nov. 24 from noon to 1 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m. in the William T. Young Library, Keeneland Room.
Three Easy Steps for Getting Organized: Legal, Medical, and Financial Planning is scheduled Nov. 30 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. in the Chandler Hospital Learning Center, H-31F.
Employees may also contact UK Elder Care for personalized recommendations related to individual caregiving circumstances. Learn more about this free service or schedule a confidential consultation at (859) 323-4600 or Terri.Kanatzar@uky.edu or www.uky.edu/HR/eldercare.