Hospice News
Union, NJ -- For many caregivers, taking care of an elderly or chronically ill loved one is a job for which they feel unprepared. It is a task that often requires physical, emotional and spiritual strength along with patience and stamina.
Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center will host a free workshop titled, A Time for You: Caring for the Caregiver, on Tuesday, November 29, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Union Public Library located at 1980 Morris Avenue in Union. Registration is not required.
“Caregivers frequently report feelings of isolation, loneliness and uncertainty,” says Mary Murray, RN, Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center. “Giving caregivers a place to share concerns and questions is the focus of the workshop. Topics will range from practical concerns, such as how to bathe someone, to emotional issues such as sadness and anxiety.”
For more information about A Time for You: Caring for the Caregiver, please call Susan Engel, MSW, Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center, at 973-322-4810.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the nationally-renowned Barnabas Health Hospice and Palliative Care Center. Since its inception in 1981, its staff of trained professionals has provided comprehensive physical, emotional and spiritual care to more than 30,000 patients with advanced illness and their families. The program, which serves infants, children, adults and the elderly, honors the unique choices and values of patients and their families while offering full access to the broad array of services provided by the Barnabas Health. For more information, please click here.
Date: November 4, 2011
Contact:
Public Relations: ltortorello@barnabashealth.org
973-322-4924
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