ESP February 2007 Newsletter

Upcoming Events

Elder Service Providers/WCTA February Lunch Meeting

When: Wed. Feb. 28th from 11:30-1
Where: Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living, 223 E. Bakerview Rd., Bellingham, 360-756-2301.
Food: FREE LUNCH is provided (lasagna, bread and salad)- you can’t beat that! We will also have a guest speaker of Mark’s choice.

RSVP soon to Mark at administratorSPC@mtwestret.com
If you won a door prize last meeting, please bring one this time.

Caregiver Conference Update

"Discovering the Hidden Treasures in the Depths of Caregiving" is the theme of the 2007 ESP Caregiver Conference that will be held at Christ the King Conference Center, on Friday, March 16, 2007. The Conference Committee is very excited to have keynote speaker Shelly Zylstra of Northwest Regional Council, as well as a huge variety of breakout sessions lined up. We are expecting 450 caregivers to attend- be sure you are included!

Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Caregiving

Are you caring for a loved one? Don’t miss this important series of classes where you will develop a wealth of self-care tools, including:

1. Reducing personal stress
2. Changing negative self-talk
3. Communicating your needs to family, doctors, and others
4. Dealing with challenging situations
5. Making tough caregiving decisions
6. Solving problems and setting goals

Whatcom County - February 26 through April 2, 2007 (Feb. 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2). Every Monday from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm (with a half hour break - bring a brown bag lunch). Spring Creek Retirement & Assisted Living 223 E. Bakerview Rd., Bellingham, WA. Call Alzheimer Society to Register: 360-671-3316. Instructors - Madaleine Lippert, Education Consultant and Cynthia Martell of the Alzheimer Society of Washington. Respite Care is Available - If you need care for your loved one during the class, contact NWRC, by February 12th, at 360-676-6749 to arrange for respite care. Supported by the Northwest Regional Council

Membership

ESP has been growing and expanding the opportunities and benefits of membership. We are excited about partnerships we have established in the community in order to bring even more networking and educational meetings to our membership. Potential new members can call Andrea Polchen, Membership Secretary 360-715-1338 with questions.

Note from the Editor

Thanks once again for the interest in the newsletter. Members please continue to submit your articles and announcements to rob@westfordfuneralhome.com.

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