Tag: caregivers
-
Healthcare workers, caregivers invited to attend virtual support group meetings
New Jersey Hope and Healing, through The Mental Health Association in New Jersey in collaboration with the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Disaster and Terrorism Branch, is offering a Crisis Counseling Program through a FEMA grant. The Caregivers and Healthcare Workers Support Group will be held at…
-
Right at Home t-shirts encourage protection of seniors during coronavirus crisis
OLD BRIDGE – Right at Home of Central New Jersey, based out of Old Bridge, is raising awareness about helping seniors amid the coronavirus pandemic by offering a “Because Someone I Love Is a Senior” t-shirt. Five dollars from every shirt sold will go to the American Red Cross. “Not only will our office staff…
-
Right at Home of Central New Jersey caregivers provide in-home care during COVID-19 crisis
As COVID-19 continues to ravage communities, local Right at Home of Central New Jersey employees are saving lives and helping to stem the spread of the coronavirus by providing care services to senior adults and adults with disabilities in the comfort and safety of their own homes. The live-in caregivers are following COVID-19 safety protocols,…
-
Parker at Monroe Adult Day Center to hold Caregiver Conference April 13
Parker at Monroe Adult Day Center is a not-for-profit organization committed to supporting caregivers of older adults. To learn more about caregiving and connect with peers, there will be a Caregiver Conference held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 13 at 200 Overlook Dr., Monroe Township. Educational sessions will include a presentation by…
-
Caregivers invited to mini retreat on Nov. 3
A retreat for caregivers will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 3 at Forsgate Country Club, 375 Forsgate Dr., Monroe. Caregivers and professionals will discuss common issues, share ideas and learn about supportive services. Panel discussion will include an elder law attorney, social worker and a geriatrician. Registration is required by…
-
East Brunswick Library to hold ‘Coping With Aging Parents’ workshop
The East Brunswick Library will hold “Coping With Aging Parents” at 7:15 p.m. on May 30 at the library, Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick. Led by counselor Tara Arhakos, the program is for caregivers of aging parents. The goal is to provide the support for attendees to discuss their personal experience. The program…
-
Caregiver stress topic of AARP meeting Jan. 9
East Brunswick AARP Chapter 4855 will hold a general meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Jan. 9 at the East Brunswick Firehouse, Civic Center Station, 310 Rues Lane, East Brunswick. Guest speaker will be Sue Dowling, executive director of the Interfaith Network of Care. She will discuss the mission of her organization, with emphasis on issues…
-
New caregiver support group for those under age 75
PRINCETON – Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County has announced a new Caregiver Support Group for those under the age of 75 who are taking care of a spouse. This non-sectarian group will provide tips, techniques and resources to help caregivers. The group is open to the community and will be…