Caregiving

AARP Virginia and the Organization of Chinese American Women (OCAW) will host a special event featuring local author Veronica Li as she discusses her new book, Confucius Says; a novel about caring for elderly parents based on the author’s own experience. When the pressure of caregiving became overwhelming, she found guidance from an unexpected source: the teachings of the ancient sage Confucius. Enlightened by his wisdom, she finds the courage to go on.

by Brittney Jubert

New report reveals stress on family caregivers’ health and finances; identifies policies to help support caregivers

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Tuesday, June 9th from 1 to 3pm

As a former music therapist and a current primary caregiver for her Dad who has Alzheimer’s, Amy Goyer finds music and technology are two of her most helpful caregiving tools. This video combines both by highlighting five easy music apps she uses on a daily basis for her Dad (and herself as a caregiver) to motivate, stimulate interaction and socialization, soothe and comfort, and help her Dad sleep. What apps do you use when caregiving?

FREDERICKSBURG_ Exploring your community is a great way to access resources and learn new strategies that can make aging a healthy and fulfilling experience. AARP Virginia would like to invite Fredericksburg area residents to join Partners in Aging on Wednesday, June 10 for the Art of Aging Conference to learn smart strategies for aging healthy.

WILLIAMSBURG _ AARP Virginia State President Bob Blancato will speak on new legislation that helps caregivers at the Hampton Roads Coalition of Agencies Conference on April 9. The purpose of the conference, titled Putting the Fun Back into Aging, is to educate older adults about the components of healthy aging and to empower them to take action to live healthy lives.