June 2014
Volume 14, Number 4
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Al and Helen Roll enjoy the French-themed caregivers’ event with their daughter, Becky Frank.
Caregivers enjoy a day of “Springtime in Paris” It was “Springtime in Paris” at the Beaver County Office on Aging’s (BCOA)10th annual Family Caregiver Program Seminar on May 21. Caregivers were greeted and photographed with the famous Eiffel Tower as a backdrop, which included a Paris bistro-type décor. Twenty caregivers and their guests were welcomed to
the event by care management supervisor Tesi Dye. The keynote speaker Sarah Mittelman of Good Samaritan Hospice shared advice on relieving caregiver stress and provided a “Caregiver’s Pledge.” All caregivers in attendance were presented with a gift bag, which included caregiving books, tips and a gift
card. They were also treated to a delicious buffet luncheon provided by Monaca Turners. The afternoon’s entertainment was provided by singer Fred Kelleher. Caregivers were asked to pick a “Pink Paris Poodle” for chances to win
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