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Queens University hosts eldercare workshop
Queens University of Charlotte and The Ivey, an adult day care center in Charlotte’s Southpark area, are hosting a series of workshops titled Caring for the Elderly. The series consists of five sessions held on Saturday mornings in October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Topics will vary weekly, and sessions will range from hands-on training in a lab setting to lectures in a conference room. Participants may register for individual sessions that apply to their situation or all five sessions for a more comprehensive overview:
October 1: Daily Living Activities, Emergencies and Managing Relocation Stress ($35)
October 8: Challenges and Rewards of Caregiving and Long-Term Planning for Veterans ($69)
October 15: Finances, Medicare/Medicaid Issues and Caregiver Resources ($69)
October 22: Alzheimer’s Disease and Elder Care Options ($69)
October 29: Estate Planning, Elder Law and Hospice Care ($69)
As part of this partnership, The Ivey’s adult day care center at 6030 Park South Drive will open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to allow registered participants of the series to drop off elderly family members for a special rate of $20 per person each Saturday. Advanced registration for adult day care is required by calling The Ivey at 704-909-2070. Breakfast and lunch are provided.View the full program schedule with locations and register at the university’s website.
queens.edu/elderly-careSenior care facility opens in Mooresville
Interim HealthCarereports the opening of its newest healthcare franchise in Mooresville, North Carolina. )The new office provides a variety of services including the company’s unique HomeLifeEnrichment program, which provides an experience that engages seniors and allows them to contribute to a lifestyle that is not only safe and independent, but one that is enriched with meaning and self-worth. In addition, the Mooresville Interim HealthCare location also offers personal care services including transportation, meal preparation, light housekeeping, bathing and grooming.”I am very excited to be a part of Interim HealthCare and be able to have a positive impact in the lives of others,” said Bill Bogage, CEO of Interim HealthCare of the Carolinas.” “We invite residents to come out to the grand opening and learn more about Interim HealthCare.”
As the first wave of baby boomers turn 65 this year, the senior care industry is rapidly becoming one of the fastest-growing franchise businesses. According to a recent study from the Pew Research Center, over the next 19 years about 10,000 people will turn 65 each day, resulting in a grayer America by 2030. This statistic, coupled with the demand for less-expensive, out of the hospital care has been drawing new people to the senior care franchise segment which was initially established by Interim HealthCare in 1966.”We are delighted to welcome Bill and Jill into the Interim HealthCare family,” said Kathleen Gilmartin, CEO of Interim HealthCare. “The growing elderly population and expanded home care market is becoming a great niche for those interested in franchising, helping us to expand our reach and help those in need.”
Web Site: http://www.interimhealthcare.com
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