Hello Caregivers!
Next Tuesday, May 22, Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan is holding a class in part of their Community Resources A to Z series. The class is about long-term care options and will include topics of hospital observation vs. admission, assisted living and nursing homes, how to choose a long term care facility, patient choices/rights, as well as caregiver burden/guilt, the right to nursing home discharge, and advocacy and communication strategies.
If you would like to register, email registration@aaawm.org or call 616-222-7032. There is a $5.00 suggested fee per class that is payable at the door.
Location: Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan 3215 Eaglecrest Drive NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Speakers: Nelly Brower, LBSW – Director of Psychosocial Services, Samaritas Stephanie Hecksel, LMSW – NFT Outreach Specialist, Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan Kaye Scholle, MSW – Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
If you have any questions, call 616-222-7032 or visit www.caregiverresource.net.