Systems of Care
Issues of personal Concern:
Care of aging family member*
Care of community members
Need for educations about specific aging issues*
End of life issues
Gaining wisdom from our elders*
Responsibilities of caregivers
Education and respect for “dementia” situations (public service notices)
Intergenerational concerns
Present values of Elder Care – Future values*
Transportation
*denotes highest ranked issues
Focus on Value-driven Aging Decisions, Social Justice
How do we reach out?
- Support groups in our communities
- Variety of transportation opportunities, expand what is currently available
- Respite care for caregivers, outreach by caregivers to find helpers
- Influence for Elder Care in all situations
- Use and expand good models that exist (education)
- Medical home care
- Education expansion on aging issues
- How do we get support as caregivers?
Points of personal action
My commitment is to:
- Listen to elders
- Call 2 legislators
- Where to turn books
- Keep at it
- Positive attitude about living
- Work with the group you’re in
- Continue to advocate for others
- Continue to learn about aging
- Engage in elder issues
Next meeting topic: Information for Caregivers
