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Office on Aging and Disability Services To Host Free Caregiver Wellness Night, Nov. 6

Post Date:10/31/2024 2:15 PM

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SOMERVILLE, NJ – Register for the Caregiver Wellness Evening Out, a free event featuring self-care coping techniques and activities for caregivers. The event will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Human Services Building (Conference Room 1), 27 Warren St., Somerville, NJ 08876. Attendees must be 60 years or older. Dinner will be provided. Pre-registration is required.

Attendees will learn about stress management, relaxation, and avoiding caregiver burnout, as well as have the opportunity to participate in a yoga class and an art project. There will also be a demonstration on how to use assistive medical equipment given by Public Health Nurse Cristina Lu from the Office on Aging & Disability Services. Lu will discuss how medical equipment can enhance a person’s daily activities, such as walking, eating, transferring, positioning, and gripping.

To pre-register or for more information, call Community Educator Jannell Wilson at 908-541-5747 or email JWilson@co.somerset.nj.us.

For more information about the Office on Aging and Disability Services, click here.

About the Office on Aging and Disability Services
The Somerset County AAA/ADRC is the local agency that ensures seniors (60+), adults with disabilities (18+), and their caregivers have easy access to information, long-term services, and support. The office is available for caregiving questions, information, or referral to services and service eligibility.

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