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There
were 36.3 million Americans over age 65 in 2000, and it is
projected that there will be 86.7 million by 2050.
2000 CENSUS, U.S. CENSUS
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There
were 33.9 million family caregivers of elders in 2004, and
it is projected that there will be 81 million by 2050.
CAREGIVING IN THE U.S., NATIONAL
ALLIANCE FOR CAREGIVING AND AARP, 2004. |
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Stress
Relievers for Caregivers
by Kim Mozzochi,
Area Agency on Aging
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| You’re juggling medications,
preventing falls, exercising the brain, ensuring nutritional
dining and preventing identity theft. All in addition to
trips to the pharmacy, grocery store and doctor’s
office. In order to best help your parents, you also must
take care of yourself! Join us for quick tips to reduce
stress and enjoy life. |
Kim Mozzochi
Kim Mozzochi is a care management supervisor for the Area
Agency on Aging. She has been employed at the agency
for 19 years. Her current position includes
the supervision of the Care Coordination, Family Caregiver, Alzheimer’s
Respite, PASSPORT Homecare and Wayne APS programs. She is responsible
for planning and presenting caregiver trainings to educate caregivers;
supervising
the staff
who provide long term respite to caregivers; and managing the voucher
program.
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