Press Release: Caregivers invited to learn how to manage stress

Press Release: Caregivers invited to learn how to manage stress

Press Release: Caregivers invited to learn how to manage stress


11/9/2020

For more information, contact:
Jonas Macapinlac
Chief Marketing & Communications Officer
University of Guam
Tel: (671) 735-2944
Cell: (671) 787-1010
Email: jmac@triton.uog.edu 


Caregivers throughout Micronesia are invited to a free one-hour Zoom session to learn how to take care of themselves through the challenges of caring for others.

The Guam/Micronesia Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Program through the University of Guam’s School of Health will be hosting two live “Managing Caregiver Stress” sessions:

  • 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12
  • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14

The session will address the role of caregivers, different types of caregiver stress, how to manage stress, and tips on taking care of oneself as a caregiver. Participants will also have an opportunity to engage in a Q&A session after the presentation with Margaret Hattori-Uchima, dean of the School of Health, co-project director of GWEP, and a registered nurse with a doctorate in nursing.

Register for Nov. 12
Register for Nov. 14

For more information, call (671) 735-2652 or email uog.gwep@triton.uog.edu.

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