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to the Care Recipient. This program is staffed by Caregiver Specialist, volunteers and serves 5- <br />10 clients weekly. This program has grown continuously in the current Fiscal Year. <br />-Caring Connections Support — Caregivers and Recipients with Cancer. <br />-Community and Industry Health Fairs — Information Booths (6 -10 annually) <br />-Elder Law — Legal/Finances — Session on planning for the future. Collaborations with <br />Edward Jones & other law firms. <br />-Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Discussion Group — Plans to again offer "Gran Care" <br />as a support group addressing the needs of grandparents in our area with special programs <br />offered annually, which include the grandchildren. (in the process of re -vamping) <br />-Institutional or Paid Respite Services - Provided for caregivers during trainings, conferences <br />and seminars as well as emergencies for caregivers when funding is available. <br />-MS Support Group — Caregivers and recipients. (10+ attendees) <br />-National Caregiver Month- Activities, training and educational programs for caregivers <br />throughout Lee County during this month of recognition. <br />-National Caregiver Month Dinner - with recognition of the Caregiver of the Year. <br />-National Family Caregiver Training Program This class is designed to help the caregiver <br />learn the skills and knowledge they need to provide safe and confident home care. (1) class <br />annually. <br />-Parkinson Support — Caregivers and Recipients. (5-15 attendees) <br />-Partnerships — Various programs, events and training opportunities are offered in <br />coordination with Central Carolina Hospital, Piedmont Health SeniorCare, NC BAM, Amedisys <br />Hospice, Moore County Department of Aging, Alzheimer's NC, First Health of the Carolinas, <br />Lee County Sheriff's Department, Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center and Central Carolina <br />Community College, Lee County Library, Lee County Partnership For Children, Vocational <br />Rehabilitation, Lee County Cooperative Extension, Edward Jones-Dargan Moore <br />-Powerful Tools for Caregivers — Provide training within the community as well as to industry <br />and the faith community (2 series annually). A six-week class for family and professional <br />caregivers. <br />-Reducing Stress For Caregivers — Simple tips, tricks and techniques that caregivers can use <br />to reduce stress. <br />-Stroke Support Group - Understanding what triggers strokes and unhealthy behaviors that <br />can lead to strokes. Learning what the person is attempting to communicate can reduce stress <br />and frustration for the caregiver and the recinient (1 S+ nttrnd�.) <br />