Seminar to support Washington County’s caregivers

Heritage Area Agency on Aging is helping all of Washington County’s caregivers be their best with a free seminar covering support programs, common legal concerns and how to connect with local resources/organizations.

The seminar is from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at the Kirkwood Regional Center, Room 208 (2192 Lexington Blvd). To RSVP, call Heritage at 319-398-5559. RSVPs are strongly encouraged to ensure enough meeting materials are prepared and enough coffee is brewed. Questions about the event? Call the Heritage office at 319-398-5559.

Whether it’s out of love, for a living, or both, caregivers keep older Iowans happy and safe in their homes and communities.

These acts of love and compassion come in so many shapes and sizes that many people don’t even realize they’re a caregiver. Examples of caregiving include:

- Bringing in the mail

- Dropping off food or meals

- Stopping by for a safety check

- Responding to a medical event

- Managing medications

- Coordinating or providing professional services