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November is Family Caregivers Month in Calvert

2019-11-09

Caregiving is a tough job. This November, we remember the people who lovingly give baths, clean houses, shop for, and comfort the millions of elderly and ill people who are friends and loved ones. November is National Family Caregivers Month and this year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the Clock.” National Family Caregivers Month is an […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: BOCC, caregivers

Support Our Services to Veterans’ Caregivers Act

2019-10-27

Congressman Raul Ruiz introduced H.R. 4451, the Support Our Services to Veterans’ Caregivers Act. The bill would amend the law to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assist caregivers who are supporting the needs of veterans with serious illnesses related to military service.  Such illnesses of veterans might include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: assistance, caregivers, DAV, health care

Veteran Caregivers Act or the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act

2019-09-03

Senators Peters (MI) and Blackburn (TN) have introduced S. 2216, the Transparency and Effective Accountability Measures for Veteran Caregivers Act or the TEAM Veteran Caregivers Act.  If enacted, this bill would make needed improvements to the VA’s Comprehensive Caregiver Support Program. The VA’s Office of the Inspector General report in 2018 and veterans and their […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: caregivers, DAV, resolution 018, S2216

Dinner and Movie Night for Caregivers

2019-09-01

Office on Aging to Host Free Dinner and Movie Night for Caregivers The Calvert County Office on Aging will host a free dinner and movie night for caregivers of adults in the aging community in Calvert County. The event will be held Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5-7 p.m. at the Calvert Pines Senior Center located […]

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: caregivers, dinner, movie, Office on Aging

Hospice Announces Educational Seminar for January

2018-12-08

Calvert Hospice is pleased to provide educational seminars to our community. Attendees will learn about topics that impact end-of-life care for patients and their families. Sessions are designed to encourage group discussion. Calvert Hospice will provide refreshments. The seminars are free. The location for this educational seminar will be SpringHill Suites (75 Sherry Lane) in […]

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: caregivers, hospice, seminar

November is National Caregivers Month in Calvert

2018-11-11

During the Calvert Board of County Commissioners meeting October 30, 2018, it was proclaimed that the month of November in Calvert County be known as National Family Caregivers Month. It honors all caregivers for their devotion, dedication and support they provide to their family members and friends. National Family Caregivers Month is an annual, national […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: BOCC, caregivers, proclamation

Office on Aging to Host Caregivers Night Out Event

2018-08-11

The Calvert County Department of Community Resources, Office on Aging, announces it will host a free Caregivers Night Out event Thursday, September 27, from 4-7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Calvert Pines Senior Center located at 450 W. Dares Beach Road in Prince Frederick. Caregivers Night Out is an opportunity for caregivers […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: caregivers, night out, Office on Aging

Hospice Announces Seminar “Support for Caregivers”

2017-12-14

Calvert Hospice is pleased to provide educational seminars to our community. Attendees will learn about topics that impact end-of-life care for patients and their families. Sessions are designed to encourage group discussion. Our next seminar is entitled “Support for Caregivers” and will be held on January 16, 2018 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. Calvert Hospice […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: caregivers, hospice, seminar

Comprehensive Assistance for Caregivers of Veterans

2017-05-21

Congressman Raul Ruiz introduced H.R. 1618, the Support Our Services (SOS) to Veterans’ Caregivers Act.  The bill would amend the law to allow VA to assist caregivers who are supporting the needs of veterans with serious illnesses related to military service.  Such illnesses of veterans might include amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), cancer or […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: caregivers, DAV, disabled, veterans

November is Known as National Caregivers Month

2016-11-05

During the Calvert Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting November 1, 2016, it was proclaimed that the month of November in Calvert County be known as National Family Caregivers Month. It honors all caregivers for their devotion, dedication and support they provide to their family members and friends. National Family Caregivers Month is an annual, […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: caregivers, Office on Aging

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