Easterseals Savvy Caregiver Classes Provide Support

New Castle, DE – Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore, with support from the Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD) and Swank Center for Memory Care and Geriatric Consultation are teaming up to provide the Savvy Caregiver series this fall. The classes, which aim to provide knowledge and skills essential to those who are caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or dementia, begin October 17 and continue weekly through November 7, 2018. The classes will take place at Easterseals in New Castle. The series will be offered in Georgetown later this fall.

“I cannot stress enough how important it is for caregivers to take care of themselves. One way to do that is by equipping themselves through educational programs such as the Savvy Caregiver Series,” notes Cyndy Fanning, MSW, LCSW. “We have found an ideal partner in Easterseals as we work together to bring vital and useful information to families walking this journey. Together we can empower the caregivers in our communities with the tools they need.”

The classes are scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The series will present information on how to create a more fulfilling life for your loved one(s) and maintain a healthy balance in your own life. A light lunch will be provided.

In addition to the Savvy Caregiver classes, Easterseals has a number of supports for caregivers, such as the Caregiver Resource Center and grants for respite care. For more information about Easterseals caregiver resources, or to register for the Savvy Caregiver workshops contact, Nancy at 302-221-2087 or email resources@esdel.org.

Swank Center for Memory Care and Geriatric Consultation is the first and only comprehensive program for people with memory disorders. As part of the Christiana Care Health System, the Center is dedicated to helping families by providing essential services, guidance, education, and support programs. Guided by the System’s values of Excellence and Love, the Center uses an interdisciplinary approach to develop an optimal plan of care for those walking this difficult journey. It is generously funded in part by the Howard W. Swank, Alma K. Swank, and Richard Kemper Swank Foundation.

Easterseals Delaware & Maryland’s Eastern Shore offers a range of services, including children’s therapies, assistive technology, recreational camping, day programs for adults with physical or intellectual disabilities, and respite services for caregivers. To learn more about how Easterseals helps children and adults with disabilities, call 1-800-677-3800 or visit www.de.easterseals.com.

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