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Empowering Caregivers: Building a Future of Care for Aging Parents In-Person
Would you know what to do if you got one of those emergency calls? Are you worried about where your parents will live if one of them dies or they need your care? Do you know if they have a Will, and other essential documents in place? Have you talked with your siblings about who will be the primary caregiver?
In this course you can build a plan that will provide you with peace of mind. With these 4 key steps you can avoid family tensions. This one technique will help open to door to a conversation about healthcare.
There are 4 big topics that every family needs to cover to avoid the CHAOS OF A CRISIS.
HEALTH : technology can be your best assistant in navigating healthcare (this month's topic)
FINANCE/LEGAL: learn the essential documents to take care of now
HOME: learn how to know where and when it is time for a move
RELATIONSHIPS: use these 4 steps to have a good family conversation
This four-day course is for those already caring for aging parents or another adult relative and those who see the early signs that more time and care will be needed. Don't get caught in a crisis. Be Prepared, Not Scared.
- Date:
- Sunday, September 14, 2025 Show more dates
- Time:
- 1:30pm - 3:00pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Blacksburg Community Room
- Branch:
- Blacksburg Library
- Audience:
- Adults
- Categories:
- Healthy Living Learn at the Library
What You’ll Learn: A Simple Framework That Prevents Chaos Later
Too often, families wait until a health emergency or loss to make major decisions. That delay leads to stress, confusion, resentment—and costly mistakes. In this course, you'll learn to:
HEALTH: How to Navigate a Complicated System
· Use technology (yes, even if you're not techy!) to stay on top of medications, appointments, and health records
· Know what information you need in order to ask the right questions at doctor visits
· Identify early signs that it’s time for more medical support