The Catskill Chronicle

LIBERTY, NY (February 7, 2011) Have you called a parent or other relative living far away and found yourself worried about how they are caring for themselves? Long Distance Caregiving will provide current and future caregivers advice and resources to help care for a relative or friend who lives a distance away and may not have a primary caregiver living nearby.

A program by the Caregiver Resource Center, Long Distance Caregiving will be presented at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Sullivan County (64 Ferndale-Loomis Road, Liberty) on Thursday February 17 (alternate snow date Tuesday 2/22) from 1- 3 pm. Participants will receive handout materials and home resources as part of their packets.

Topics included:

1. How will I know if help is needed?

2. What can I really do from far away?

3. Designating who does what.

4. Making the most of a visit ~ including the doctor’s appointment!

5. Documentation and Resources.

There is a minimum (five) and maximum (twenty) for Long Distance Caregiving. Please contact Cornell Cooperative Extension at 292-5250 or 292-6180 to register. The Caregiver Resource Center politely requests a suggested donation of $5 for the class to support the program and cost of materials. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.