When caring for a loved one, it's crucial to know what they need and how to get those services, no matter where they live. Advocacy involves figuring out the necessary services, who provides them, how to pay, and how to ensure they're done right. At home, assess safety needs, ensure legal documents are in order, […]
Talking with aging parents about their legal and financial issues, driving, and independent living can be challenging for many adult children. Rationally, we know these are meaningful conversations to reduce uncertainty and minimize conflict for everyone. Emotionally, however, we may be concerned that our parents will think we are trying to take control of their […]
Empower yourself with essential knowledge on Alzheimer's and dementia. Our program equips adult children with insights into symptoms, diagnosis, clinical stages, and treatments. Discover caregiving options, emerging research, and strategies for securing support. Help your aging parents manage their condition effectively while ensuring the best care and resources. Program Presenter, Veronica Reidling, BS, Psychology, Dementia […]
Aging can bring many challenges, making it hard to build new relationships and straining existing ones. Issues like losing loved ones, declining health, reduced income, lack of transportation, and retirement can lead to social isolation and loneliness. These issues are major public health concerns and can negatively impact health and quality of life. Gain insights […]
Protect your loved ones from scams and fraud. This program teaches you how to spot and avoid telemarketing scams, fake prescription drugs, government imposters, fraudulent health care products, and more. Learn strategies to safeguard critical information and report fraud effectively, ensuring the safety of older adults in a tech-driven world. PRESENTER: Carolyn Donaldson, VP of […]
Sometimes, people with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia, as well as those with other health and medical conditions associated with aging, behave in ways that family members and other caregivers find particularly confusing, inappropriate, and even frightening. This program will help families and caregivers understand that what we may consider concerning or challenging behaviors […]
Caregivers will learn some exercises to help their loved ones move with ease and without pain. Enhance the quality of your mobility and stability. When you can move your body comfortably and confidently it helps sustain an independent lifestyle as you age. PRESENTER: Health and Fitness Coach Ariel Rubin from House Call Counseling and Healing […]
Enhance communication with your loved one with dementia. As language skills fade, gestures and behaviors remain vital. Discover how these changes affect health, safety, and quality of life. Join our program to learn effective strategies, enter their world, and maintain meaningful connections. Empower yourself to respond to their needs with compassion and confidence. Program Presenter: […]
THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Simplify the process of accessing supportive services for aging adults. This program helps you navigate complicated forms and documents required for healthcare, legal, and financial assistance. Learn strategies to evaluate and select quality-of-life services and discover resources and agencies that can assist with applications and submissions. Ensure […]
Technology has become more commonplace, user-friendly, and reasonably priced, and emerging global health crises brought a host of new understandings, applications and opportunities, especially for the aging population. Join us to learn about the variety of current and cutting-edge technology designed to ensure the safety and engagement of older loved ones and peace-of-mind for their […]
Empower yourself with knowledge of Medicare programs for your aging parents. Understand eligibility, service coverage, and how to navigate federal and state resources. Learn to access essential websites, complete paperwork, and compare healthcare providers, ensuring informed advocacy for your parents' health and medical care. Presenter: Keith Nabb, Founder and CEO of Affordable Medicare Solutions
Web-based technology plays an important role in everything we do, including caregiving for our aging parents and for ourselves. The Internet allows us to collect information about health and medical conditions, review medications and treatments, and even research physicians. But how do we know if the information is accurate and current? Learn to search and […]
Information, resources, support and community for adult-children as they care for their aging parents and for themselves.
ACAPcommunity
PO Box 8278
Morganton, NC 28680
Tel: (877) 599-ACAP (2227)
Email: info@ACAPcommunity.org
formerly United Church Homes and Services
