LAUGHLIN, Nev. – Western Arizona Council of Governments (WACOG) will host a free caregiving presentation by renowned author Elaine K. Sanchez, on Thursday, May 14 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Blue Water Resort and Casino Mohave Room in Laughlin.
Entitled “Finding Hope, Humor, and Heart in Caregiving” this will be an inspiring and informative presentation featuring real-life stories and strategies for coping with the emotional stress of caregiving. Attendees will come away with strategies that will help to cope with caregiver anger and guilt; deal with caregiver depression and grief; understand and respond to dementia-related challenging behaviors including surprising and inappropriate sexual behavior.
Sanchez is the author of “Letters from Madelyn: Chronicles of a Caregiver,” which is filled with stories that will touch your heart and discover mental and spiritual growth in the worst of end-of-life situations. Sanchez is also the co-founder of CaregiverHelp.com.
To register go to www.wacog.com, click on events and scroll to the May calendar. Click on the May 14 and fill out the form. Click on email form and it will be emailed to the organizers. Call 928-377-4694 for further information.
