FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Program Assistant
Hospice Foundation of America
800-854-3402
Hospice Foundation of America to Participate in Dementia Caregivers Phone Network Support Program
Washington (March 14)—Care Connection is a free telephone network specifically geared for caregivers of those with dementia. Held live each Thursday night at 9 pm Eastern time, the one-hour sessions consist of a blend of coaching, presentations by experts and lots of sharing. Each session addresses medical, social, emotional and practical issues with a dementia specific slant. Up to 150 people from across the U.S. can call in.
Hospice Foundation of America (HFA) will partake in a series of programs, each focusing on different aspects of caregiving at the end of life.
On March 16, Lisa Veglahn, program consultant for HFA and David Abrams, president of HFA, will present “Hospice 101.” Ms. Veglahn and Mr. Abrams will discuss the basics and benefits of hospice care; how to get hospice care; and issues surrounding dementia patients and hospice use. The next two parts of the HFA hospice and dementia series will take place on April 20 and May 18.
Care Connection is a strategic alliance between the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA), a national nonprofit organization focused on providing optimal care to individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related illnesses, and Ask Dr. Jamie; Jamie Rotnofsky, a psychologist and professional life coach, hosts the teleconferences and provides coaching.
Caregivers can call in toll-free at 877-AFA-2992; the guest identification number is 271004#.
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