Benevilla is excited to announce the return of their “Caregiver Connect” event as a live, in-person experience, Friday, November 18th from 9:00am until 1:00pm. This free educational event provides family caregivers with support, expert guidance, and valuable information to assist them on their caregiving journey. The event will be held at the First Baptist Church of Sun City West, 17419 N. Conquistador Drive in Sun City West.
There will be several educational presentations during this event by experts from Banner Sun Health Research Institute, the Alzheimer’s Association, and Geriatric Resources on dementia care, Parkinson’s, caregiving education and tips as well as coping with loneliness especially during the holidays. Family caregivers can get their pressing questions answered. The Benevilla Preferred Partners, local senior services providers, will also have table displays to supply important caregiver information to the attendees. They are experts in senior living options, home care choices, insurance alternatives, elder law, hospice and more. The Benevilla programs will also be on hand with information highlighting our free C.A.R.E.S. Resource Department including free support groups, home services, and educational workshops. There will be interactive health activities and a healthy breakfast will be available as well as snacks throughout the event.
Benevilla has been helping family caregivers since 1981 when they started as a crisis counseling service. “The Benevilla founders understood family caregivers were bearing a heavy burden caring for their loved ones often neglecting their own health” says Benevilla President and CEO, Joanne Thomson. “Today, 30 to 60 percent of caregivers pass from illnesses related to caregiver stress before the person they are caring for. That’s why getting family caregivers this type of support and information is crucial for our aging communities and their families.”
Reservations are required. Please call 623-584-4999 or visit https://benevilla.org/caregiver-connect-event/ to reserve your space today. Thank You to the First Baptist Church of Sun City West for supplying the wonderful space for the event.