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More than 22 million American Families are Caring for a Loved One at Home.
But you're not alone. In January 2004, the American Red Cross released a new Family Caregiving Program. This exciting new program offers you a helping hand by providing a variety of information-packed sessions covering topics that can help you provide the care that your loved one may need, including subjects such as home safety, healthy eating, and bathing, as well as legal and financial issues. There's even a session that helps you take care of yourself. This new Family Caregiving Program has been designed to:
The program consists of nine individual topic-based modules for caregivers. Choose those modules that best fit your needs - they can be taken separately or in combination. Topics include:
Each module is offered in a one hour session and for a nominal fee. No matter which module is selected, participants will enhance their skills, reduce stress and build confidence. Healthcare organizations or agencies can easily work with their local American Red Cross Chapter to deliver the Family Caregiving Program through its flexible delivery methods. The training can be offered at the organization or agency location, individuals can be sent to a local Red Cross chapter to attend sessions, or your organization can become an authorized provider-your own prospective presenters can self-study the materials and teach individuals at your organization or agency location or in the community. For more information about becoming an authorized provider, please click here. In developing the Family Caregiving Program, the American Red Cross received guidance and support from many organizations and individuals with expertise working with caregivers and in Caregiving, including the following organizations:
Fees Each module is $15 for one family member, but additional family members can attend the same class for only $1! The $15 covers your booklet and instruction, however you can sign up to take all nine modules for only $50, and thus additional family members can take all nine modules for only $9. Family members must sign up for the same classes as the primary member.
Schedule For a list of classes available at a chapter near you, please contact us at (336) 724-0511 or click here for our most recent schedule.
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Caring
for a parent, spouse or friend at home can be overwhelming. If you are like most
caregivers you want to feel you are doing everything you can to provide the best
care possible. Plus like many caregivers, you may have many other commitments
including a job and additional family.
