Red Cross and Home Instead Offer Training for Family Caregivers
Red Cross and Home Instead Offer New Training for Family Caregivers
The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Red Cross and Home Instead Senior Care of Rhode Island have announced a partnership to train and educate area families and caregivers in the skills necessary to provide home-based care to seniors. Health and wellness, fall prevention, gentle reminders, nutrition, dealing with depression, and caring for a senior with dementia are among topics covered in this practical yet relevant program offered for the first time in September. Details on the Senior Caregiver Training Program can be found on the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Red Cross web site or the Home Instead Senior Care of Rhode Island web site.
The 2006 U.S. Census estimated that 13.9% of Rhode Islanders were age 65 and over, the sixth highest rate in the nation. By 2030, this percentage is expected to grow by 59% with the biggest initial increase to occur in those 85 and over. Care and support for this growing population, who are living longer with a higher incidence of chronic and co-morbid disease, will continue to be an issue as we struggle to provide quality care in an environment of escalating costs.
Home Instead Senior Care in Rhode Island provides non medical home care services for seniors and the elderly who choose to live at home instead. Please call us for more information on our in-home care services at 401-667-2923.
