National Family Caregivers Month 2009
Featured Events
AARP Health Care Reform: Mythbusters Town Hall Meeting
AARP is working with the President and Congress to create health care reform legislation. Learn about the issues, bills, and myths from people on the front lines.
- November 3, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
- W.T. Young Library, Gallery Room
Three Easy Steps for Getting Organized: Legal, Medical, and Financial Planning
Whether you are a current or future caregiver, there are things you can do now to prepare for future emergencies. FREE Getting Organized Kit for each participant!
- November 30, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
- Chandler Hospital Learning Center, H-31F
Special Event
Negotiating Special Education Services: Top 5 Things to Know and Do
From deciphering the language to determining services and supports, negotiating the special education maze can be challenging.
- November 2, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
- Chandler Hospital Learning Center, H-31F
- November 9, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
- W.T. Young Library, Gallery Room
Simple Ideas for Turning Holiday Grief into Hope
The holidays can be especially difficult for caregivers and people who have experienced the loss of a loved one. This workshop is designed to offer practical suggestions for coping during the holidays.
- November 12, 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
- Student Center (new), Room 228
Introduction to Lotsa Helping Hands
Learn about a new UK Work-Life web site designed to assist caregivers as they coordinate care for loved ones of all ages.
- November 24, Noon to 1 p.m. & 2 to 3 p.m.
- W.T. Young Library, Keeneland Room
Health and Wellness
‘Tis the Season to De-Stress!
It’s easy to let stress take over your holiday season. Join us and learn some tips to take the stress out of your holiday season.
- November 10, Noon to 1 p.m.
- W.T. Young Library, Gallery Room
What You Need to Know: Cold and Flu
UK’s own Dr. Chris Nelson will share important facts you need to know to stay healthy.
- October 23, Noon - 12:45 p.m.
- 220 Scovell Hall, Suite 2
Networking Groups
Working Mothers
- November 5, 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.
- 220 Scovell Hall, Suite 2
Caregivers Support
- November 19, 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.
- W.T. Young Library, Keeneland Room
New - Empty Nesters
- November 4, 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.
- W.T. Young Library, Keeneland Room
Parenting Teens and Tweens
- November 11, 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.
- 220-A Scovell Hall
New - Child-free Women
- November 18, 12:10 - 12:50 p.m.
- 220-A Scovell Hall
Registration not required for these groups!