Post by Dawn on Nov 14, 2008 20:28:55 GMT -5
Rite Aid Offers Help to Stressed Caregivers
Expert Advice from Rite Aid Pharmacists and Geriatric Authorities, Informational Videos and More Available Online In-Store Guide Provides Helpful Hints, Resources and Coping Strategies
Last update: 10:51 a.m. EDT Sept. 23, 2008
CAMP HILL, Pa., Sep 23, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Being a caregiver can be very stressful for the more than 44 million Americans charged with taking care of an aging loved one. That's why Rite Aid has launched its new "Giving Care for Parents" program with print and online resources that offer solutions to common caregiving problems, expert advice from Rite Aid pharmacists and geriatric authorities and a library of informational videos. Caregivers also will be able to establish an online network of support through chats with other caregivers later this year.
In the 20-page Caregivers Guide available at Rite Aid stores across the country, caregivers will find helpful hints on topics including financial planning, strategies for balancing their careers and personal lives and advice for living with their loved ones. The guide also has information on support groups, programs and other resources such as medical facilities and businesses that cater to seniors and caregivers.
At www.riteaid.com caregivers can click on "Giving Care for Parents" and find resources such as a collection of articles written by medical and geriatric professionals, nursing home staff and government experts on aging addressing common concerns such as accidents at home, long-term care, legal and financial issues and health conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
Expert Advice from Rite Aid Pharmacists and Geriatric Authorities, Informational Videos and More Available Online In-Store Guide Provides Helpful Hints, Resources and Coping Strategies
Last update: 10:51 a.m. EDT Sept. 23, 2008
CAMP HILL, Pa., Sep 23, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Being a caregiver can be very stressful for the more than 44 million Americans charged with taking care of an aging loved one. That's why Rite Aid has launched its new "Giving Care for Parents" program with print and online resources that offer solutions to common caregiving problems, expert advice from Rite Aid pharmacists and geriatric authorities and a library of informational videos. Caregivers also will be able to establish an online network of support through chats with other caregivers later this year.
In the 20-page Caregivers Guide available at Rite Aid stores across the country, caregivers will find helpful hints on topics including financial planning, strategies for balancing their careers and personal lives and advice for living with their loved ones. The guide also has information on support groups, programs and other resources such as medical facilities and businesses that cater to seniors and caregivers.
At www.riteaid.com caregivers can click on "Giving Care for Parents" and find resources such as a collection of articles written by medical and geriatric professionals, nursing home staff and government experts on aging addressing common concerns such as accidents at home, long-term care, legal and financial issues and health conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
