Seniors and People with Disabilities
Caregivers Coalition :: Lunch & Learn
The Caregivers Coalition of Morris County is offers a series of Lunch & Learn programs that address caregiving issues.  These highly-rated presentations are tailored for organizations and places of business, and are conducted by professional caregiving consultants and educators, free of charge.

Of course, workshops may be scheduled for any time of day that is most convenient for your organization…not just lunch time!

For information, or to schedule a program, please email Lori Rubin, the Caregivers Coalition Coordinator, or phone 973.993.1160, x139.

Lunch & Learn Topics (click here for to download PDF)

General Topics:

1. Balancing Work, Family, and Caregiving
2. Caring for Yourself: Why it’s so Important and How to Find the Time to Do it
3. Partnering with a Health Care Professional: How to Get the Most Out of a Doctor’s Visit
4. Work Life Balance

Specific Topics:

1. Aging Is a Family Affair – Deciding Who Will Help
2. Eldercare 101 – What Every New Caregiver Needs to Know
3. Caring for Your Aging Loved One
4. Caring for Your Loved One with Disabilities
5. Changing Care Needs May Mean Relocation: Dealing with the Guilt
6. Emotional Minefields: Guilt, Anger, Depression, and How to Cope
7. End of Life Issues-Hospice and Advance Directives
8. Having “The Conversation:” How to Talk to Your Parents about Accepting Help
9. Home Suite Home: Creating Safe Surroundings for a Live-Alone Elder
10. Housing Options for Elders – Finding the Best Place
11. Long-Distance Caregiving: Make the Most of Your Visits and Learn to Access Resources
12. Mastering the Unique Challenges of Caring for a Loved One with Dementia
13. Medicare Coverage for Home Health and Hospice
14. Planning for Individuals with Special Needs
15. The Empty Chair at the Holiday Table: Coping with Loss and the Holidays
16. The Importance of Organizing Documents as We Age – and How to Do It
17. The Move to Long-Term Care: Launching the Discussion

To find out more about United Way and the Caregivers Coalition of Morris County, please email caregiverscoalition@uwmorris.org, or email Lori Rubin, or phone 973.993.1160, x139.