You will learn the four principles of medication management. 1. How to take medications correctly 2. How to avoid taking unnecessary medications 3. How to reduce medication waste 4. How to improve medication safety.
This program will help adult-children understand Medicare and SHIIP programs that may offer benefits to their aging parents so that they can be more informed advocates for their parents’ health and medical care and service coverage.
Become a more informed advocate for your parents' health care and service coverage. This program will help participants understand Medicare and SHIIP programs that may offer benefits to aging parents and others.
According to the FBI Elder Fraud Report for 2022, elderly victims have experienced an 84% increase in total losses since 2021, with an average loss of $35,101 per victim.
Our program will teach you how to identify warning signs and implement measures to deter criminals, prevent unauthorized access, and reduce the risk of identity theft.
If you think you are experiencing compassion fatigue, then you probably are. This program is designed to help adult-children recognize the signs of compassion fatigue and learn some strategies and resources for managing and reducing the condition.
How do we determine whether our loved one is experiencing anxiety, depression or something else? How can we help them determine what is prompting the emotional distress? What are some strategies for helping our parents better understand and deal with their distress? What professional(s) should be involved? This program will help adult-children understand and differentiate […]
Anxiety and depression are frequently associated with aging. This program will help adult-children understand and differentiate between anxiety and depression, recognize the characteristics and potential causes, and offer tips for communicating with loved ones and key professionals to effectively manage the symptoms. Program Presenter: Vicki Sherman (Doueck), MSW, LCSW, ASWCM – Present CEO of Generations […]
Whenever possible, knowing where to go and whom to contact in the community before there is a crisis is essential in helping adult-children and other family caregivers feel more informed and less stressed. This introductory program will help participants to become more knowledgeable about the full array of services and resources available in the local […]
In this ACAP program, participants will learn about the effects of stress and burnout on caregivers and how to balance wellness amongst the various facets of our lives while caring for others.
For most adults, driving a car means independence. Changes in physical functioning and cognition may make driving unsafe, and gradual changes may be imperceptible to the aging driver. This program provides a roadmap to help families address the issue with tact, compassion, and empathy, so that the older driver’s dignity and independence are never unnecessarily […]
Feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders while caring for an aging family member? Guilt and stress can pile up, making it hard to balance your own life with their growing needs. But don't worry, we've got your back! Our program is tailor-made to help you create inner peace and boost your caregiving skills. Let us help you find the confidence you need to know that you're doing everything right.
This program will provide adult-children with practical tips and tools to use for gathering information when visiting aging parents, along with strategies for holding conversations with siblings and other family members about needs and services. In addition, this program addresses practical guidance for hands-on caregiving and when to get additional help.
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
