Join us to get practical tips and tools to use for gathering information when visiting aging parents, such as how to: Identify barriers in the home that might impact aging in place and learn ways to modify or eliminate them Identify potential needs for physical, visual, auditory, cognitive, and emotional supports Provide hands-on care and […]
For most individuals, being able to drive a car equates to independence. However, as we age, our vision, hearing, physical abilities, and cognitive functions may decline, making driving more difficult and even hazardous. It's important to note that these changes usually happen gradually and may be difficult to detect unless there is a sudden decline. Driving ability […]
Many older adults have served in the Armed Forces and may be eligible for and depend on federally-funded VA programs and services. This program will help adult children understand veteran affairs programs that may benefit their aging parents so that they may be more informed advocates for their parents' health and medical care and service […]
Alzheimer’s dementia is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and yet there is no cure. In North Carolina, over 160,000 people have Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia. Families are profoundly affected, not only by the impact on an individual’s life, but also how it reshapes the family dynamic. Often, providing […]
Driving can be essential for a sense of independence, but changes in health and judgment may make driving unsafe. Join us as our speaker: Addresses the warning signs of driving impairment in aging adults Suggests evaluation strategies Presents transportation alternatives, and Presents suggestions for discussing changes with our parents. Come at 11:30am for lunch and […]
Returning home after a hospital stay can be complex for older adults and their families. Paying close attention to discharge instructions, changes in medications, special equipment needs, and more, may mean the difference between staying at home and going back to the hospital. Join us to learn about discharge planning and services that may be […]
Life is a series of developmental stages. Each stage helps us move to the next. Join us as we provide adult-child caregivers with a framework for understanding aging as a psychological and developmental process. Also learn strategies for enhancing our relationships and experiences with the aging process and our aging parents. Program Presenter: Dr. Adrienne […]
Doors open at 5:30pm; Program starts at 6:00pm; Light Refreshments Served Many older adults depend upon federally-funded Medicare for their primary medical benefits and hospitalization insurance coverage. This program will help adult-children understand Medicare so that they can be more informed advocates for their parents’ health and medical care and service coverage - or […]
Talking with aging parents about legal and financial issues, driving, and independent living can be challenging for many adult children. Rationally, we know these are important conversations to have. Emotionally, however, we may be concerned that our parents will think we are only interested in our inheritance, or that we are overly concerned about their […]
For most adults, driving a car means independence. As we age, changes in our vision, hearing, physical functioning, and cognition may make driving not only more difficult but unsafe. Unless parents experience a sudden decline, however, these changes occur gradually and may not be noticed by the aging driver. This program will address the warning […]
Some days, it feels like everything we read or hear about nutrition tells us new, and frequently conflicting, information about what to eat – and what not to eat. Every adult needs proper and adequate nutrition. As we age, nutrition becomes even more important for health, functionality, and the ability to age in place and […]
Today's generation of adult-children and other family members may not live in the same community, or even in the same state or country, as their aging parents. Caregiving from a distance presents unique challenges. This program offers strategies for helping keep your loved ones engaged and safe, including methods for researching resources in your parents' […]
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
