Programs & Services
Family Caregiver Support Program Seminars and Classes
HELP FOR PEOPLE HELPING AGING FAMILY MEMBERS
Are you assisting an older adult? Do you spend time helping with errands, household chores, finances, meals, health care or personal care? If so, then you are a family caregiver. The Family Caregiver Support Program can help support you as you help someone else.
2012 CLASS SCHEDULE
- February 9, 1 – 2 PM: Ongoing Loss and Resilience. Westbrook Warren Church, Westbrook. Open to the community.
- March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and April 5, 2 – 4 PM: Savvy Caregiver. Bonny Eagle Adult Education, Standish. Contact Kate Cole Fallon at 1-800-427-7411 x558 to pre-register (required). Click for flyer
- March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 and 10, 1:30 – 3:30 PM: Savvy Caregiver. Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough. Contact Ann O’Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411 x 541 to pre-register (required). Click for flyer
- March 12, 6 – 7:15 PM: Ongoing Loss and Resilience. Westbrook Warren Church, Westbrook. Open to the community.
- March 21, 5:30 – 7 PM: Beginning Planning for Eldercare. Crooked River Adult Education, Casco. Call 627-4291 x21 to register (required).
- April 10, from 6pm – 7:30 pm: Caregiving, Stress and Self-Care. York Adult Education, York ME. Call 363-7922 to register (required).
- April 19, 1 – 2 PM: The Process of Grief. Westbrook Warren Church, Westbrook. Open to the community.
- April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, 6 – 8 PM: Savvy Caregiver. Wells-Ogunquit Adult and Community Education, Wells. Contact Kate Cole Fallon at 1-800-427-7411 x558 to pre-register (required). Click for flyer
- May 7, 6 – 7:15 PM: Caregiving from a Distance. Westbrook Warren Church, Westbrook. Open to the community.
- May 18, 25, June 1, 8, 15, and 22, 9:30 – 11:30 AM: Savvy Caregiver. Bridgton Community Center, Bridgton, Contact Ann O’Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411 x 541 to pre-register (required). Click for flyer
- June 5, 12, 19 and 26, 5 – 7 PM: Putting the Puzzle Together. Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough. Contact Ann O’Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411 x 541 to pre-register (required). Click for flyer
- June 7, 14, 21 and 28, 4:30 – 6 PM: Ongoing Loss While Caring for Someone with Dementia discussion group. Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough. Contact Kate Fallon at 396-6558 to pre-register (required).
- July 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9 and 16, 9:30 – 11:30 AM: Savvy Caregiver. Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough. Contact Ann O’Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411 x 541 to pre-register (required). Click for flyer
Please use the numbers listed to register. Feel free to call Kate Fallon or Ann O’Sullivan at SMAA (1-800-427-7411) with questions.
**NEW** Free webinar for professionals!
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This webinar, offered jointly by SMAA and MaineCITE, presents information about some of the challenges faced by family caregivers, assessment of their needs, and strategies and resources that may be helpful in supporting them. It is targeted to health and human service professionals who interface with family caregivers who are assisting older adults. It consists of 2 sessions of 1 hour each.
Just click on the link to download: SMAA/MaineCITE Webinar
