OREGON – Taking care of a loved one who is ill can be very rewarding, but it is a hard job. It is a job that never ends and often makes the caregiver exhausted and confused.
Serenity Hospice would like to help caregivers by giving them tips to make their life easier and their loved one more comfortable. A free one hour class will be held on July 17 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at Serenity Hospice and Home in Oregon, 1658 S. IL Rt. 2.

“We offer many types of training for our families at Serenity,” said Elizabeth Priller, education manager. “We would now like to offer this training to anyone in our community who could benefit from the information.”
The topics to be covered include safe transfers, fall prevention, pain management techniques, help for trouble breathing, bathing and incontinence care, managing anxiety and sadness and other topics.
“Usually when a family member learns a new simple technique, such as how to safely re-position their loved one, they feel empowered and the patient is now more comfortable,” Priller said. “At Serenity, we want to be a resource for all caregivers whether they use our hospice services or not.”
If you can’t attend the meeting in person, Serenity invites you to visit their website at www.serenityhospiceandhome.org where you will find a Caregiver’s Guide and other useful information. The guide is also available on the website in Spanish. For more information or to register for the class, call Priller at Serenity Hospice 815-732-2499.