Queens University of Charlotte and The Ivey to Host "Caring for the Elderly"

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 24, 2012  /PRNewswire/ -- Queens University of Charlotte and The Ivey® , the adult day care center in Charlotte's Southpark area, invite caregivers to "Caring for the Elderly," a series of programs that will provide valuable information and training for family members and other caregivers of aging loved ones. This collaboration was inspired by the growing number of adults in the Charlotte community who care for aging family members in their home or in an assisted living facility. The speakers and trainers are leaders in their fields.

"Caring for the Elderly" is a series of five sessions held on Saturday mornings in March from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants will leave with powerful tools to ease their caregiving experience. Topics will vary each week, and sessions will include time to meet and share ideas with other caregivers. Participants may register for individual sessions or all five for a more comprehensive overview.

"Caring for the Elderly" March 2012 Schedule:
3/3: Elder Care Options and Reducing Relocation Stress
3/10: Taking Care of Finances and Estate Planning
3/17: Understanding Medicare, Living Wills and Hospice & Palliative Care
3/24: Strategies for Handling Caregiver Burnout
3/31: Communicating with Healthcare Providers, Including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease

View the full program schedule and register at www.queens.edu/elderly-care. For participants registering by January 31, the cost is $20 per session or $100 for all five. After that, the fees are $29 per session or $125 for all. The sessions will meet at the Queens Sports Complex & Conference Center at 2229 Tyvola Road in Charlotte.

As part of this partnership, The Ivey adult day care center at 6030 Park South Drive will open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allow registered participants of the series to drop off elderly family members for a special rate of $20 per person each Saturday. Advanced registration for adult day care is required by calling The Ivey at 704-909-2070. Breakfast and lunch are provided. To view photos of The Ivey, visit www.theivey.com.

SOURCE Queens University of Charlotte and The Ivey