caregiver workshops
Our staff of social workers offer a variety of workshops each month to educate family caregivers and the general public about important caregiving issues.
We are also available to present these workshops to the members or employees of organizations and businesses. Topics include:
- Caregiving 101
- Demystifying Dementia
- How to Talk to a Loved One with Dementia
- Caring for Loved Ones When They Aren’t So Loveable
- Coping with Anger
- Caring for the Caregiver
- Communicating with Healthcare Providers
- And more…
Thursday, May 4th, 12pm-1pm: Physical/Occupational Therapy Series: Safe Transfers
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When you’re caring for a loved one who has a disability, you need to know how to help them transfer safely: from bed to standing, from standing to toilet, and more. Knowing the right way to assist transfers helps keep you and your loved one safe!
Join rehabilitation specialists from New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Alanna Castillo DPT, and Ivy Mora, COTA, for this webinar on safe transfers.
Thursday, May 25th, 12pm-1pm: Physical/Occupational Therapy Series: Mobility Devices
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Rehabilitation specialists from New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital return for a presentation on how to safely use mobility devices.
Devices like canes, walkers, and wheelchairs can help older adults ambulate. But it’s important to understand how to use these devices correctly, to get the most possible benefit.
