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Bellingham panelists will talk about providing care if primary caregiver can't

Published: Jan. 8, 2013 at 4:15 p.m. PST
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BELLINGHAM - A free panel presentation titled "The Important Caregiver Question - What if Something Happens to Me?" is 3:30 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan 17, at the Adult Day Health Center.

Panelists will talk about how to make plans to ensure family will receive care if the primary caregiver no longer can fill that role. They also will provide examples of what they have found to be most helpful to families.

The talk is the next installment in the lecture series "Facing the Challenges of Aging," offered by the Adult Day Health Center at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.

Because of space limitations, people must register for the talk by Tuesday, Jan. 15.

Call 360-788-6410 to register and to receive directions.

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