WINNEMUCCA - RSVP will hold our quarterly training session for RSVP volunteers and Caregivers on Thursday, January 17th, 2013 from 10:00 am -12:30 pm. Any persons caring for a loved one 24/7 and other interested parties are encouraged to join us for this free training. RSVP Respite volunteer training is hosted at the Humboldt Cooperative Extension Building, 1085 Fairgrounds Road, Winnemucca, NV. Space is limited so please contact Meri Coury, RSVP Field Representative, at (775) 623-2748 to reserve your seat.
The featured speaker will be Marie Coe, Elder Rights Specialist for the State of Nevada. The Nevada State Aging and Disability Services Division provides assistance and advocacy to protect and enhance the health, safety, welfare and rights of persons aged sixty and older. Ms. Coe will present an informative and interactive look at elder abuse, neglect, exploitation, and isolation. Anyone working in health care, law enforcement, or other group working with seniors is encouraged to attend, especially those working in a volunteer capacity.
The training session will be broadcast to Cooperative Extension Offices via videoconference in Ely, Elko, Caliente, Carson City, Fallon, Pahrump, and Tonopah at the same time. For more information on the location of these additional sessions, please contact RSVP.
Respite Care is a free or low cost program offered through the NV Rural Counties RSVP Program which provides caregivers with essential breaks. Trained RSVP volunteers provide a breaks for two to four hours up to several times a week to help prevent the exhaustion experienced by caregivers struggling with the overwhelming stress and 24/7 responsibility of providing in-home care. Our mission is to provide respite and caregiver support services to Carson City and the surrounding counties senior and disabled population to help families avoid premature institutionalization of their loved one or themselves.
After acceptance into the program and completing training, volunteers receive a stipend of $175.00 per month plus mileage reimbursement. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or if you are in need of assistance and would like to learn more about our program you are welcome to attend the training or contact Meri Coury with RSVP at (775)623-2748.
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