November is National Family Caregivers Month. In Maine there are an estimated 166,000 family caregivers providing $2.9 billion in unpaid care to loved ones. However, many filling this role don't necessarily recognize that they're caregivers— they see themselves as simply doing what you do for family who need support. We’ll discuss ways to help these caregivers.
Panelists:
M.T. Connolly, author, The Measure of Our Age
Megan Walton, CEO, Southern Maine Agency on Aging
Bridget Quinn, associate state director of advocacy and outreach, AARP
VIPs:
Joy Barresi Saucier, executive director, Aroostook Agency On Aging
Jaye Martin, executive director, Legal Services for the Elderly
