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.

Keys to Successful Caregiving:
Understanding Difficult Behaviors &Personal Wellness
the 9th Annual Caregiver Conference 
Thursday, June 18, 2009 
The Arboretum (Between Hendersonville & Asheville off of I-26)
12:45 PM to 4:00 PM 
More Information...

 
HOPE's caregiver wellness meeting will be held Tuesday June 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm in the Duke Room at Park Ridge Hospital.  There is no charge for the meeting and a $4 coupon will be provided in the dining room to assist you with the cost of a light supper from 5:00 to 5:45.  This Wellness Program exists for any family member or friend who is caring for an older adult. 
  
Beginning at 5:45 PM caregivers are invited to participate in a guided discussion about caregiver needs, available resources, and other caregiver-related issues. 
   
 At 6:30 PM, Linda Lauzon, Community Educator with Park Ridge Home Health, presents Home Health, Home Care, and Home Companion Services. While these terms sound similar, they have major differences which Linda discusses.  This upbeat presentation gives information about the three services and involves caregivers in a fun activity.  Linda has worked for Park Ridge Home Health for five years.  She is a member of the Henderson County Healthy Aging Coalition, the Chair of the Henderson County Block Grant Committee, Planning Committee Member for the Fletcher Relay for Life, and a former member of the Land of Sky Community Advisory Committee.  She has worked in the health care field for nearly 25 years, and has a passion for helping older adults and the disabled in our community. 

 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.