We know your life as a caregiver is demanding, but trust us: you’re no good to your loved ones without some occasional, guilt-free self-TLC!
You are invited to join us on Thursday, September 15, 2016, from 1 pm to 3:30 pm at the Toronto Public Library Leaside Branch for peer mingling, snacks and refreshments, educational presentations, entertainment, and activities.
Speakers & Topics
Caregiver Connection: Sharing – Listening – Learning From One Another
Eleanor Silverberg, BA Psych, MSW, RSW
Who has the time to connect with others while lost and lonely in a busy caregiving world? In this interactive presentation, you will gain insight into the benefits of making time by connecting and sharing with other family caregivers. You will also obtain tips on how to stay connected daily to avoid feelings of loneliness, distress and isolation.
Caregiver Survival Tips and Tricks
Mary Bart, Chair of Caregiving Matters
Mary will share some of her tips and tricks of being a family caregiver. Included in her presentation, she will cover topics such as “Caregiver Balance”, respecting the wishes of the person who are caring for and dealing with guilt. Mary is an enthusiastic speaker who speaks from the heart. She was her parents’ principal caregiver for 10 years. Her Mother had Alzheimer’s and her Father had cancer. She brings, humour, practical real life stories and suggestions.
Questions and Answers
Mary Bart and Eleanor Silverberg
Have an issue that you would like another opinion on? Often people have specific issues that they are dealing with. This session will be a great opportunity to discuss issues and learn what suggestions come from both the speakers and from other attendees. Getting new ideas is always helpful.
Click here for more information on the Older Caregivers Cafes series, including a gathering on Thursday, September 29, 2016.
