Caregiving

Caregiving Continues in Long Term Care                                                                        Join Leanne Rorick, Ombudsman Program Coordinator for Genesee, Wyoming and Livingston Counties, for a lively discussion about:      

• Choosing a nursing home or long-term care setting for your loved one             
•  Advocating for your loved one in the long-term care setting
• Resident rights and family/caregiver rights
• Promoting an environment that respects your loved one’s preferences and schedule
• How an Ombudsman* can help                                                          *Om•buds•man: (noun) a trained volunteer, an independent advocate for residents of nursing and adult homes, a problem solver, a protector of residents’ rights, a friend.                                                                                         

Where:   Genesee County Office for the Aging/ 

NY Connects,  2 Bank Street, Batavia

When: Tuesday, March 29, 2011      1pm to 3pm                                

 

This is a free information session offered to the public and providers within Genesee County. 

Please call the Genesee County Office for the Aging/ NY Connects by 3/22/11 to register – 343-1611 Seating is limited!

This program is provided to you through grants funds from the New York State Office for the Aging, the Federal Older Americans Act, and the generous support of the Genesee County Legislature.  Special thanks to Lifespan of Rochester.