||| FROM SUSAN GORDON for ORCAS LIONS CLUB |||


The Orcas Lions Club plans to offer family caregivers an opportunity to take a break. Early next year the Lions will launch Partners in Care, a social respite care program. This will enable family caregivers to take some time to care for themselves, attend appointments or accomplish tasks that are difficult to do while caring for a loved one. The program will also help to alleviate social isolation for their loved one.

Planned for Mondays from 12:00pm to 3:00pm at the Senior Center. Lunch will be provided, followed by fun and creative activities. Volunteer training will be sponsored by the Lions and a certified caregiver will be on hand. The only requirement to volunteer is a big heart, but any experience in dementia care or in art, music or other creative activities would be welcome.

If you’d like to join us or have any questions contact:

Susan Gordon Bentley

sgordonbentley@gmail.com

310-384-2053

or Stephen Bentley

stephen@swbentley.com


 

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