A Stitch in Time conference was brought to you by Oxalis Health Coaching and Carers in Bedfordshire, is a chance to discover everything you need to know in order to support elderly parents.
9:30-4:30 at Pilgrim Centre, Brickhill Drive, Bedford, MK41 7PZ
We understand that the demands of work combined with those of dependent relatives can become more difficult over time and learning how to best support your parents can be tough, especially if subjects such as; the care system, housing, wills & financial planning, health & dementia might be a completely new concept to you.
This conference aimed to make the process a little simpler for you by providing a one-day conference to give advice, answer your questions and provide information about resources and services so that you can make informed choices. It will build your confidence for talking to your parents, other family members and professionals such as Social Services.
There was also a chance for you to explore any ongoing support needs, network with others in a similar situation and build your confidence for talking to your parents, other family members and professionals such as Social Services.
Programme
| Morning Session | Afternoon Session |
| Karen Orbell, Blue Bird Care, The Care System |
Martyn Dawes, Hamberley Care Homes, Navigating the Minefield - What to do When a Loved One Needs a Care Home |
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Wendy Meniru, WM Counselling, The Changing Parent-Child Relationship |
Tamsin Bromley-Rahlke, St James Place, Wills &Estate Planning |
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Moona Karim, Home Instead, Dementia Awareness |
Sharon Whitehead, Honey Legal, Lasting Powers of Attorney & Funeral Planning |
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Sandra Rome, Carers in Bedfordshire, Self-Care for Carers |
Sorrel Pindar, Bedford Integrative Health Centre, Communicating with Your Parents |
After these successful and informative talks, and expert panel, attendees were able to network and meet others in similar caring situations and went away with a vast toolkit to help them in their role.
If you missed out on this conference but would like to know more about how to best support your parents, or other family members, please do get in touch with Carers in Bedfordshire to see what support will benefit you the most.
Conference hosted by Oxalis Health Coaching and Carers in Bedfordshire.
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