Health and Fitness : Heritage Area Agency on Aging Sponsors 'Wellness Day' for Caregivers

November 12 event to honor and support caregivers

The Heritage Area Agency on Aging is hosting its 13th annual “Caring for the Caregiver” event on November 12, 2014 in order to support and encourage caregivers of older adults in East Central Iowa. The all-day event is free for caregivers and driven towards promoting self-care through various therapeutic activities and informational speakers. This celebration is part of National Family Caregivers Month and The Heritage Area Agency’s ongoing commitment to the caregivers of older adults and adults with disabilities.

This year, the celebration offers a restorative approach to caring for the caregiver. Participants will have a chance to rejuvenate with massage therapy offered throughout the day, indulge in a complimentary breakfast and lunch, and enjoy knowledgeable and motivational guest speakers.

Free respite care is available through Village Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Support Community. When registering for the event, please specify if you will need this service.

This event begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Kirkwood Training and Outreach Service Center (KTOS), 3375 Armar Drive, Marion. Registration is necessary; please contact Heritage at 319-398-5559 to register or to receive more information on this essential event.

The Heritage Area Agency on Aging wishes to extend a special thank you to sponsors for helping to make this day possible:

Above & Beyond Home Health and Hospice

CarePro Health Services

Aging Services, Inc. / Milestones Adult Day Health Services

UnityPoint Health The Living Centers

Village Ridge Assisted Living and Memory Support Community

Home Instead Senior Care

The Meth-Wick Community

Heritage Nursing and Rehab

Hiawatha Care Center & Promise House Hiawatha

Cedar Manor Continuing Care Retirement Community

Right At Home

Highland Ridge Senior Living Community

Northbrook Manor

Higley Mansion Residential Care

The Keystones of Cedar Rapids

East Central Iowa Alzheimer’s Association

Cottage Grove Place

The Heritage Agency, a department of Kirkwood Community College since 1971, works to plan, fund and advocate for older adults, their families and caregivers in Benton, Cedar, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn and Washington counties. For more information, call 319-398-5559 or visitwww.involvementonline.org.