(Submitted by Wood County Committee on Aging)
The Care Compass project serves as a quarterly network gathering for caregivers.
Care Compass is a place to gather together and obtain resources to make the journey of caregiving less stressful. This upcoming session will be held on Feb. 5 at First Christian Church, 875 Haskins Road, Bowling Green, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The agenda is as follows:
- 11:15 – 11:45 a.m. – Lisa Myers from the Wood County Committee on Aging will discuss the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety in care recipients and caregivers.
- 11:45 a.m – 12:15 p.m. – Lunch sponsored by Brookdale of Bowling Green.
- 12:15 – 1 p.m. – Karla Gleason, physical therapist with NOMS/CPW Healthcare will talk about transforming pain management without the use of opioids.
The Care Compass Project is free and open to all caregivers but requires pre-registration by calling 1-800-367-4935 or 419-353-5661 or by emailing programs@wccoa.net
Those wanting to learn about caregiving are welcome and those who are currently caregiving are encouraged to bring their care recipients. Separate caregiving services are provided during the training session to those community members in need of care.
Other Care Compass dates for 2020 are scheduled for June 3, Sept. 2, and Nov. 4.
The Care Compass Project is sponsored and brought to the community by: Brookdale of Bowling Green, Wood County Committee on Aging, BGSU Optimal Aging Institute, Golden Care Partners, Ohio Living Home Health and Wood County Hospital.
For ongoing community support, caregivers are encouraged to join the Facebook Community: facebook.com/WoodCountyCareGiverCircle.
