Ann Worden and Jackie Eckel, RN, pictured here with a guest of the Caregiver Expo, enjoy a light moment discussing the challenges of caregiving.

The Area Office on Aging once again hosted a lovely get-together of caregivers and agencies that support caregiving, this past November 7^th at SeaGate Center in downtown Toledo.

Nursing Resources’ Ann Worden, Director of Community Relations and Jackie Eckel, RN, Clinical Care Coordinator, enjoyed chatting and sharing information with caregivers.  “There were so many wonderful people doing fantastic jobs trying to take care of their loved ones,” said Worden, “It can be a very daunting experience, unless you have support – friends, others to share this experience with.”  “It is important to take stock of what you can and can’t do, and look to others for help.  This is a good place to come and share experiences and look for support”, said Jackie Eckel.

Dozens of agencies exhibited helpful information.  The event sponsor, The Area Office on Aging, disseminated information regarding homemaking services, residential opportunities, their RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program), to name a few…. Plus there were hospice agencies, nursing homes, assisted living facilities and homecare agencies.

Nursing Resources shared information about their Balance Therapy program, which helps folks stay safe in their own home.  They also let folks know about their killed nursing and aide support for homemaking services.

Karen Taylor-Good, author, speaker, and award winning singer/songwriter, presented a heart-felt message of support for those in the audience and the keynote speaker.  It was such a success that a repeat event is already planed for next year on Saturday, November 6^th.

For more information regarding services of the Area Office on Aging, visit their website.

For more information regarding services of Nursing Resources, call 419-861-3333.

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