"Age wins and one must learn
to grow old."
Diana Cooper
Visiting Nurse Plus staff are available to share their experience--and
their expertise--with the community through our Speakers Bureau. The
following presentations, offered free of charge, may be adapted to
specific audience needs and include educational handouts:
Planning Now for Aging in Place...It's Never Too Early to Start!
Emphasizes the importance of creating a plan for remaining at home NOW
before a crisis occurs. Includes information about available services and
their related costs, resources for paying for care, important issues to
discuss with family members and more.
Me, Myself and You
Offers self-care tips for those who are in a caregiving role to help
them understand the importance of managing their stress, taking time for
themselves, asking for help when needed and ultimately becoming better
caregivers in the face of numerous challenges.
The Clock is Ticking...When it's Time to Look for Help
Encourages individuals and family members to recognize signs that
additional help and resources may be needed--from minimal assistance to more
intensive options--and where to look for this help.
Home Safe Home
Educates participants on creating a secure environment for seniors by
first determining the critical needs of the people living in the home.
Includes information about the vital role minor modifications, adaptive
equipment, medication organization and personal response systems play in
ensuring home safety.
Who Can I Trust?
Stresses the necessity of examining the pros and cons of various types
of in-home care options BEFORE bringing anyone into the home to care for
yourself or a loved one. Also features the critical questions that should be
asked of every potential caregiver or home care company.
Another Set of Eyes and Ears
Explains the role of a certified geriatric care manager and how this
professional can serve as the "eyes and ears" for family members who are
seeking an objective assessment of their loved one's condition,
recommendations for available resources and/or ongoing care management.
For more information and to schedule a Visiting Nurse Plus speaker,
please contact the VNP Marketing Department at (812) 425-0853!
