Nassau County Council on Aging Caregiver Event - March 16

Nassau County Council on Aging

Press Release

February 20 , 2020

NCCOA Hosts “Caregiver Connection,” an Evening of Support and Education for Caregivers

Nassau County Council on Aging (NCCOA) and the Caregivers Support Group is hosting a FREE event for caregivers (past, present and future) on Monday, March 16, from 6-8 p.m., at the Fernandina Beach Life Center, 1901 Island Walk Way. “Caregiver Connection 2020” will bring caregivers together for support and education, as well as feature two local speakers:

Barbara Bruce, Aging Well Facilitator and Dr. Russell Stackhouse, Cataract and Refractive Surgeon

• J. Russell Stackhouse, M.D., Board Certified Cataract and Refractive Surgeon –

  “The Care of Aging Eyes”

• Barbara Bruce, M.S., Aging Well Facilitator – “The Power of Positive Thinking”

We will also play a fun and special game designed to reinforce everyone's knowledge of caregiving in which prizes from local businesses will be awarded to all participants.

The event is free; however, registration is required by calling NCCOA at 904-261-0701 by Thursday, March 12. If you have questions related to the Caregiver Support Group, contact Debra Dombkowski, LPN, Certified Dementia Practitioner, NCCOA Adult Day HealthCare Director, at ddombkowski@nassaucountycoa.org or 904-775-5480.