Caregiving Series
George Н. Searight, MSW, is а Social Worker with over 40 years’ experience in counseling, training, and teaching in both the medical social service and public health fields, including the inpatient and outpatient medical setting, in the community and in the patient’s home.
Mr. Searight is а graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, with а Bachelor Degree in Social Work. He completed а Master of Social Work Degree at the University of Pittsburgh where he also earned а Certificate in Gerontology. He has pursued additional graduate education in Public Health through Temple University.
In addition, Mr. Searight has been active with many community organizations and has taught at the undergraduate college level for over twenty-five years.
CAREGIVING 101 – Introducing the Issues and the Needs Related to Caregiving
This session provides a general introduction to the nature of caregiving and why it has increasingly become a serious social and public health concern for each of us. The session concludes with the development of a caregiver job description.
Instructor: George Searight, MSW
Fee: $15
Date: Tuesday, February 25. 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
THE KITCHEN TABLE DISCUSSION – The Need to Evaluate and to Plan
This session will focus on developing a plan of care. The first step includes identifying and addressing the physical and emotional well-being of the individual receiving care. Part of the process may include the involvement of the health care system.
Instructor: George Searight, MSW
Fee: $15
Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE TO TURN IN A TIME OF NEED – Identifying Community Resources
This session provides an overview of those options of care when additional assistance is indicated. The session will offer direction on how to identify and locate additional appropriate community resources.
Instructor: George Searight, MSW
Fee: $15
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
THE CROSSROADS DECISION – Aging in Place vs. Relocation
This session will identify and discuss those issues which must be addressed in determining present and future living arrangements. This session will address the potential reactions of the care receiver and the caregiver. This session will conclude with the review of various potential living options.
Instructor: George Searight, MSW
Fee: $15
Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
END OF LIFE ISSUES
This session reviews the physical and emotional elements associated with the dying process. This session addresses possible conversations which may surface with the dying person and concludes with what to do at the time of and after death. This session may include some discussion of estate planning including a Living Will, Power of Attorney, etc.
Instructor: George Searight, MSW
Fee: $15
Date: Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
WORKING AND THE LONG-DISTANCE CAREGIVER ISSUES
This session will focus on identifying and addressing the many issues the long-distance and working caregiver encounter each day and how such impacts his or her own emotional well-being. The session concludes with identifying ways to achieve a better life balance.
Instructor: George Searight, MSW
Fee: $15
Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
CAREGIVER HEAL THYSELF
This session will focus on addressing those stressful issues associated with the role and responsibilities of being a caregiver. The session will conclude with identifying and discussing options to enable the caregiver to cope emotionally and physically with the demands of caregiving.
Instructor: George Searight, MSW
Fee: $15
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to noon