This program is for any friend or family member 
who is caring for an older adult. (There is no charge.)

When:   the third Tuesday of every month 
               (February through November)
               5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where: the Duke Room ~ Park Ridge Hospital 
               Naples Road ~ Fletcher, NC

See our FAQ page for more information.

 
From 5:45 PM to 6:00 PM on September 16, Tonia Holderman of Carolina Adventist Retirement Systems shares information about the Pisgah Valley Wellness Program. 

At 6:00 PM, caregivers are invited to participate in a guided discussion followed by a presentation with Carol McLimans about Coping with Caregiver Stress.  Her presentation describes each caregiving situation as unique. What is stressful for one caregiver may not be stressful for someone else. The stress a caregiver feels is not only the result of the caregiving situation; it is also an individual’s perception of it. 

This presentation provides tools that help caregivers recognize their warning signs of stress, identify some sources of caregiver stress, identify what they can and cannot change and take action to better manage and reduce stress.

Our meal in September is sponsored by 
Carolina Adventist Retirement Systems. 
 

David and Salina Freeman are providing chair massage services for caregivers who attend the Park Ridge HOPE Caregiver Wellness Program.  This service is available from 5:15 to 7:15 PM.  The Freeman's will set-up just outside the Duke Room.   When you arrive, let them know you want a massage and they will schedule one for you.  There is no charge.  This service is being provided because of the generosity of the sponsors for our workshop in June.  See our website to identify these sponsors. This service will also be offered at the October and November meetings.

 For a list of continuing programs follow this link.

If you need information about resources or want  help with your situation, you can also email Ruth Price, Coordinator.