Caregiver Help
A Support Service for Caregivers of Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities
Caregivers play an essential role in assuring the well-being of their aging loved ones. To caregivers shoulder their responsibilities, SCS offers caregivers compassionate, individualized support through three programs:
Caregiver Academy – Sponsored by Delaware County Link/ADRC
When SCS created the Caregiver Academy ten years ago, it was the first program of its kind in the country to provide caregivers with resources to improve their skills and bolster their confidence in caregiving. By providing onsite respite care for care receivers, the Caregiver Academy provides caregivers with peace of mind that makes it possible for them to get the greatest possible benefit from the knowledgeable speakers and content experts that program director Diana Twisler engages as guest lecturers.
The 2023 Caregiver Academy will take place in person at Schoolhouse Center (600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom, PA 19033) every other Thursday beginning April 11, 2023 and continuing through June 20, 2023. All programs are 90 minutes long and begin at 4:00 P.M.
- April 11, 2023 – Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors by Pam Barton of the Alzheimer’s Association
- April 25, 2023 – Planning for the Future by Dana Breslin, Esq., CELA
- May 9, 2023 – Navigating Medicare.Gov by Glenda Radical, MHS, BS
- May 23, 2023 – Caring for Someone with Dementia and Making the Home Safe by Barry Jacobs, Psy.D
- June 6, 2023 – Basic First Aid and Communicating with Your Doctors by Deborah Mantegna, RN, MSN
- June 20, 2023 – Relaxation Techniques by Cheryl Macklin, Ph.D.
Register today by contacting Diana Twisler, Caregiver Support Program Director, at (484) 540-0372 or dtwisler@scs-delco.org
Caregiver Support Program
This public program provides financial reimbursement (for caregiving supplies, support services, and home adaptations), resources, and caregiving counseling. This program is paid for by state and federal dollars for those who qualify. For more information on the Caregiver Support Program, please contact Diana Twisler at (484) 540 0372 or visit https://scsdelco.org/programs/family-caregiver.shtml
Senior Community Services (SCS) is an Associate Member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers.
