Managing Medications - two learning opportunities

National opportunity:

"Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps"

Thursday, November 12th 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Free by telephone or on-line

The National Family Caregivers Association and their partners are offering this Tele-Class and on-line Webinar to address these and other questions:

When are medication problems most likely to occur?

What can I do to minimize risks associated with medications?

What are the questions I should ask doctors and pharmacists?

Register: www.thefamilycaregiver.org

Local opportunity:

"The Ins and Outs of Medication Management"

Friday, November 13th 11:00am

2113 Western Avenue, Guilderland

Community Caregivers is offering this FREE workshop where participants will learn how to manage medicine safely and get tips for communicating with doctors and pharmacists.

Presenters:Beth Allison, RN and Beth van Bladel, Director of the Capital Region Patient Advocacy & Navigation Project.

Call 456-2898 for details.

Senior Services of Albany's Caregiver Connection Program Presents:

“Bringing Services into the Home: a tele-seminar for family caregivers”
Guest Speaker: Chris Cary, Director, Town of Colonie Senior Resources Department

11/05/09 7pm-8pm

Participate from home by telephone conference call.
Advance registration required; call (518)465-1398
or email tpettinger@seniorservicesofalbany.com by noon on 11/05.

There are a variety of services and programs available to assist seniors and their caregivers as they plan to age in place. During this seminar information will be provided regarding access to in-home sevices including home-care, home improvement programs, transportation, and other programs designed to provide the support necessary to stay in your home.

Those caring for a spouse, partner, parent, or other relative or friend can participate from the comfort and convenience of their own home. No travel or special equipment is necessary.

The tele-seminar will be held via telephone conference call on Thursday November 5th from 7-8pm. Advance registration is required. Those interested in participating should call Senior Services of Albany’s Caregiver Connection program 465-1398 or email tpettinger@seniorservicesofalbany.com by noon on 11/05.

This tele-seminar is one of several being offered in 2009 and one component of the multi-faceted Caregiver Connection program supporting families engaged in elder care. This program is funded by the Albany County Department for Aging and the United Way of the Greater Capital Region.

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