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October 1 Meeting, Coalition of Ministries for Older Adults

October 1, 2020 @ 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

The Coalition of Ministries for Older Adults
Sponsored by The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem will meet on

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 11:45-1:00

In this time when we care for one another by staying apart, we will meet virtually via Zoom.

Empathetic Support for Caregivers’ Emotional Journey

Presenter: Ann Renigar Hiatt, Ph.D.

Ann received a Ph.D. from UNCG with a major in Family Relations and minor in Research Methods. She has taught at UNCG and was involved in research studies at A & T State University, Florida Atlantic University, and UNCC. In 1996, her life radically changed when her mother was diagnosed with dementia. Ann became a long-distance caregiver, traveling weekly between Ohio and Winston-Salem. In 2005, she returned to Winston-Salem to be with her mother and became involved in support groups at the Williams Adult Day Center. After her mother’s death, she recounted her emotional journey in her memoir, Detour Down Desperation RoadFor the past five years, Ann has facilitated two weekly caregiver support groups at the Williams Day Center and is a trained Powerful Tools for Caregivers Facilitator.
Ann’s presentation will include insights gained from both her personal and professional experience.

To sign up, click here

Or call 336-748-0217

 A link for the Zoom meeting will be sent closer to the meeting date.

Details

Date:
October 1, 2020
Time:
11:45 am - 1:00 pm