Self-Care For Caregivers Education Forum

BACOA and The Garlands are honoring the November Caregiver Awareness Month with a special BACOA Education Forum Series event at The Garlands on November 6, 2019.

The keynote speaker will be Trish Abbey, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with In-Home Counseling. Ms. Abbey, who specializes in working with older adults, will cover mindfulness techniques that help reduce caregiver anxiety, as well as helping them stay focused on their goals. Her presentation will also offer suggestions on “making memories,” techniques to relieve holiday stress and keep the family focused on the joy of the holiday season.

BACOA Executive Director Terri Channer stated, “We are pleased to launch our Education Forum series with such a timely event. As the holiday season approaches, caregivers encounter added stress and will surely benefit from encouragement and fresh ideas.”

This no-cost, informative event will take place November 6, 2019 from 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Optional tours of The Garlands will be offered from 4:30-5:00 p.m. followed by sign-in and a light dinner served from 5:00-5:30 p.m. The program begins at 5:30 p.m. Seating is limited and you are kindly asked to RSVP to BACOA via phone at (847) 381-5030 by October 30, 2019.

About BACOA

The Barrington Area Council on Aging promotes vibrant, healthy aging by providing activities, education, and support to older adults and caregivers. Established in 1985, BACOA serves approximately 1,400 clients annually in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. The BACOA Office is located at 6000 Garlands Lane, Suite 100, in Barrington, or on-line at https://www.bacoa.org/

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