Benevilla “Caregiver Connect” Event Explores Biggest Caregiving Challenges

February 26, 2020

Caregivers face a multitude of personal challenges.  Managing their time is among the most difficult. Caregivers often find they have less time for themselves and other family members. They spend so much time on their caregiving duties they end up sacrificing the things they enjoy or their own personal obligations. Or worse, they have trouble balancing work and life schedules putting their families and futures at risk.  There is also emotional and physical stress, lack of privacy, financial strain and even depression and isolation.

 

Benevilla is excited to announce their first “Caregiver Connect” event of 2020 will be held in Sun City March 6th. This free educational event provides family caregivers with support and guidance to assist them on their caregiving journey. The Benevilla Caregiver Connect event will be held Friday, March 6th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Bellevue Heights Church at 9440 W. Hutton Drive, Sun City, 85351.  Call 623-584-4999 to register today as space fills up fast.

 

The Benevilla Caregiver Connect event series was created for family caregivers to learn more about the dynamics affecting their lives and help them get their pressing questions answered and obtain in-person guidance.  The event brings all resources a caregiver may need to one place in a casual, relaxed and compassionate atmosphere.  Benevilla will have 50 local senior services providers to supply critical caregiver information to the attendees.  They also offer expert advice and direction on a myriad of topics including senior living options, home care choices, insurance alternatives, elder law and help with government programs.  A Benevilla C.A.R.E.S. Resource Specialist will also be on-site for anyone needing one-on-one support.

 

Many times, caregivers are lost in a quickly changing world of new behaviors and physical changes with their loved ones.  Benevilla strives to enlighten and inform caregivers about these        developments by offering educational presentations by industry experts during this event.

 

At the March 6th event, Dr. Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, FAAN from Hospice of the Valley will speak on “The Language of Distress.”  Her presentation will dig deep into distressed behaviors which often serve as a form of communication and often indicate the person living with dementia is experiencing discomfort in body, mind and/or spirit.  Lori Nisson will give a second presentation titled “Ambiguous Loss: Living with Uncertainty.”  Her presentation will discuss caregiver stress and burden, often misunderstood, with the real culprit being ambiguous loss.

 

There will also be a 30-minute bonus presentation outlining the options available from the Benevilla Life Enrichment Day Programs.

 

Reservations are required.  Please call 623-584-4999 to reserve your space today.  There will be a complimentary breakfast provided by Birt’s Bistro.   Thank You to Bellevue Heights Church for providing the space.