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Aging Care Academy's Launch Event Improves the Lives of Caregivers

Earlier this week, dozens of caregivers gathered at Hoffman SummerWood Community to learn the six steps to avoid a nursing home and have their caregiving questions answered by a panel of Hebrew Health Care experts.  The panel was moderated by Mary Jones from WDRC-AM/The Talk of Connecticut radio and featured Bonnie Gauthier, President and CEO, Pamela Atwood, Director of Dementia Care Services, and Jonas Steiner, Vice President of Admissions and Social Work Services.  The panel fielded questions from the audience while also taking questions that were posed through social media sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
 
“Hebrew Health Care developed Aging Care Academy in response to the many requests for caregiver support and education.  The goal of Aging Care Academy is to empower caregivers to be informed, protected, supported and cared for. Classes are designed to address the physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional needs of the caregiver,” said Pamela Atwood.  As 8,000 people turn 65 every day for the next 18 years, caregiver education will be key to balancing the emotional and physical stress of caregiving.  

If you would like more information on Aging Care AcademySM or would like to register for classes, please visit www.agingcareacademy.org or call (860)920-1810.  

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