Navigating Family Caregiving Events Sponsored by AARP and Borders

AARP and Borders are hosting free Navigating Family Caregiving events at ten Borders stores throughout the country this November. These 90-minute seminars will provide information and guidance to family caregivers that will improve the quality of their own lines and the caregiving they provide to loved ones.

Based on an expanded version of AARP's five-step planning guide for families, which will be distributed to all attendees, these events will help caregivers identify ways to reduce stress, provide a better understanding of medical treatment plans, suggest techniques for keeping the home safe for loved ones, and assist caregivers with managing insurance and financial matters. The curriculum for these events was established by Dr. Dan Tobin, an author and nationally recognized leader on caregiving and health counseling.

Source: Bonnie Schmick, Borders


Navigating Family Caregiving Seminars
Thursday, November 6 at 7 p.m.
Borders
17200 Royalton Road
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 846-1144

Friday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Borders
1500 16th Street, Suite D
Oak Brook, IL 60523
(630) 574-0800

Saturday, November 8 at 2 p.m.
Borders
1664 N.W. Chipman Road
Lee's Summit, MO 64081
(816) 347-0044

Tuesday, November 11 at 7 p.m.
Borders
11301 Rockville Pike
Kensington, MD 20895
(301) 816-1067

Wednesday, November 12 at 7 p.m.
Borders
34300 Woodward
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-0005

Saturday, November 15 at 2 p.m.
Borders
71800 Highway 111, Suite B119
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 779-1314

Monday, November 17 at 7 p.m.
Borders
2339 Fair Oaks Blvd.
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 564-0168

Tuesday, November 18 at 7 p.m.
Borders
3025 Kirby
Kirby, TX 77098
(713) 524-0200

Wednesday, November 19 at 7 p.m.
Borders
2402 E Camelback Road, Suite 200
Phoenix, AZ 85016
(602) 957-6660

Monday, November 24 at 2 p.m.
Borders
990 Iyannough Road
Hyannis, MA 02601
(508) 862-6363

Bonnie Schmick
Borders Group Public Relations
(734) 477-1224
bschmick@bordersgroupinc.com

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