[PANDM-L] Family Care Office Elder Care Information Day - Nov. 19

Date: Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:59:36 -0500
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To: Professional & Managerial Staff / Divisional HR Managers
From: Francesca Dobbin - Director, Family Programs & Services
Date: November 2, 2009



Re: Family Care Office Elder Care Information Day - November 19


Join the Family Care Office (214 College St., Koffler Centre) for an Elder Care Information Day on November 19 from noon to 2 p.m. There will be displays on elder care resources, on-site counselling appointments and concurrent information sessions available for students, staff and faculty caring for or supporting an elderly
family member.


Information Sessions:

Go to www.familycare.utoronto.ca for detailed descriptions of the following information sessions and to register online for a session.


Seniors and Safety in the Home

Morgan Gadsby and Andrea Cook, Occupational Therapists from VHA Rehab Solutions

Noon -12:45 p.m. - 214 College St. Room 313

The facilitators will be available after their session until 2 p.m. in the Family Care Office and will have assistive devices for display.



Exploring Senior Housing Options

Esther Goldstein, social worker and author of Comprehensive Guide to Retirement Living.

1 -1:30 p.m. - 214 College St. Room 313

Esther will be available in the Family Care Office from noon to 1 p.m. and then after her session until 2
p.m. She will provide free copies of her book.
Counselling Sessions:



Coping with a loved one who may have Alzheimer's disease?

A trained counsellor from the Alzheimer Society of Toronto will be on-site to provide 45-minute confidential
appointments from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. She can discuss any questions or personal concerns you may have about
dementia, such as getting a diagnosis, immediate and future care, family matters, ethical issues, stress and
coping techniques. The counselling session is available without charge, but pre-registration is required;
please call 416-978-0951 for an appointment.



Dealing with caregiver stress?

Lynne Gallagher, MSW, from Family Service Toronto (FST) will be available from noon - 2 p.m. to provide
information and guidance if you are dealing with caregiver stress. She will also be able to provide an
overview of the Seniors and Caregivers Support Services offered by FST.





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