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.
2013 CLASS SCHEDULE
PLEASE NOTE: Classes tend to fill quickly. We do keep waiting lists. Please help us to plan for future classes by contacting us if you are interested in attending a series.
- July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 and 14, 9:30 – 11:30 AM: Savvy Caregiver. Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough. Contact Ann O’Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411 x541 to pre-register (required). Click for flyer **CLASS IS FULL** Please call for waiting list.
- August 21, 4 – 6 PM: Understanding Cognitive Loss: Basics for Family Caregivers. Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough. Contact Ann O’Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411 x541 to pre-register (required). Click for flyer
- September 3, 10, 17 and 24, 5:15 – 7:15 PM: Putting the Puzzle Together: Getting Ready to Offer Support to Older Adult Family and Friends. Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough. Contact Ann O’Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411 x541 to pre-register (required). Click for flyer
- September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15 and 22, 1 – 3 PM: Savvy Caregiver. Southern Maine Agency on Aging, Scarborough. Contact Ann O'Sullivan at 1-800-427-7411 x541 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.
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
