What Every Caregiver Needs to Know

As our parents and our partners/spouses age and a serious illness or injury occurs, families are challenged to plan for their care either for the short term or long term. When planning for care of a loved one who is struggling with physical or cognitive impairment, you may need to address some difficult issues about their health care, finances, living arrangements, and personal care needs.  Are you prepared? This workshop will discuss:

• Barriers to decision making - stressors and complications;


• Tools and resources for better decision-making;


• Community resources to maintain independence;


• Senior housing care options and costs; and


• Where to turn for help.

Speakers - Justine Bykowski, MA, Caregiver Services, University of Michigan Health System, Housing Bureau for Seniors and Barbara Zaret, LMSW, Assistant Director, University of Michigan Turner Senior Resource Center