Burlington County Sheriff Jean Stanfield will hold a free “Caring For Parents” event on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Emergency Services Training Center, 53 Academy Drive, Westampton. Residents who are looking for guidance on assisting their elderly parents are encouraged to attend this free day-long course.
“Many of us are going to face a time when our parents are no longer able to care for themselves,” Stanfield said. “When that situation happens, there are usually many more questions than answers. This program is designed to provide important information that will help with those questions.”
Stanfield will provide the welcome address for the event, followed by a discussion on the various senior citizen programs available through the Sheriff’s Office.
“There are a myriad of health, financial and other issues that our senior citizens face on a day-to-day basis,” Stanfield said. “This all-encompassing course is geared toward those who want to learn how they can help their parents cope with these issues.”
Topics of the day will be:
Medicare Savings Program
Funeral Considerations
Pre-paid, Insurance Policies & Trust Funds
Legal Issues: Power-of-Attorney and Wills and Estate Issues
Preparing for Probate from the Surrogate’s Office
Presentation on Assisted Living
Home health visits
Medicaid Planning and Application
Dementia’s myths and how to interact
Discussions on the Reassurance Program, 2–1–1 Info Line, and Crisis/Suicide Support Line
Please call the Sheriff’s Community Services Unit at (609) 265–5785 or mondusko@co.burlington.nj.us to register or for more information. Lunch is provided.
