Karen Witkowicz, Elder Care Manager, Family Care Consultant

KAREN IS A FREQUENT SPEAKER on elder care and caregiver issues. Below you will find a listing of upcoming talks as well as a brief description of presentation topics that are in high demand. E-mail or call  Karen if you are interested in having her speak to your group.
How to Facilitate Change in the Life of Your Senior

    - Building trusting relationships
    - How to discuss increased levels of care or accepting help

Thursday, September 22, 2005
7pm
Sage Harbor at Baywinde Senior Living Community
100 Kidd Castle Way
Webster, NY  14580

1 block north of Empire Boulevard,
off Bay Road, across from the Bay View YMCA

This is a free program.

 

Navigating the Elder Care System

HOW to make the Elder Care System work for you and your loved one.
Topics include:

    - Resources in the community
    - How to apply for benefits
    - How to apply to nursing homes and assisted living homes

September 29, 2005
7-9pm
Webster High School
875 Ridge Road
Webster NY  14580
Sign-up or request more information: call Lori Fillato 670-5039
 

Presentations That Are Always In Demand

 

ALLEVIATING CAREGIVER STRESS

At some point in your life, you may be caring for an elderly relative or friend, either in your own home or in the elder person's home. As the elder person becomes more medically frail, and needs more assistance, caring for them can become very stressful. Add to this the responsibilities of your own work and family, and stress build-up is understandable. Karen can provide lifestyle tips and information on how to combat stress.

CHOOSING A NURSING HOME IN THE MONROE COUNTY/ROCHESTER AREA

Sometimes there is no choice but to move your loved one to a nursing home. Careful planning and advocacy are essential in ensuring that you get the best care and placement options for your elderly relative.

OPTIONS FOR ELDER HOUSING

If your loved one is not ready to move to a nursing home, but is losing his or her independence, you need to learn about the ins and outs of having aides in the home, assisted living apartments, enriched housing, adult day care and funded long-term care-at-home programs.

AN OVERVIEW OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE

Karen has a great deal of experience with clients who suffer from Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. She can discuss the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease, the progression of the disease, behavior management for patients and communication with those who are afflicted