UZRC Plans Seminar For Caregivers

United Zion Retirement Community (UZRC), 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz, will present "Help for Caregiver Stress," part of the Successful Aging series, on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. Dementia expert Connie Metzler, the program coordinator at LG Health Physicians Alzheimer's and Memory Care, will speak about the strain on caregivers of people with dementia, the signs and symptoms of caregiver burnout, and the resources and support available to caregivers.

Metzler has a Master of Science in Nursing and is a registered nurse. She was named a 2018 Healthcare Heroes Award finalist in the nursing category by a local magazine. In collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association, she facilitates support groups for caregivers and coordinates Early Stage classes offering education for caregivers and those living with dementia.

For more information about the Successful Aging series or UZRC, contact marketing@uzrc.org or visit http://www.uzrc.org.

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