Caregiving Series
George Н. Searight, MSW, is а Social Worker with 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.
Mr. Searight, himself, has experienced being both an informal and formal caregiver for many years. This year he is offering two tracks on Caregiving: The Informal Caregiver and Medical Office Staff.
FOR THE INFORMAL CAREGIVER
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: $20
Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
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: $20
Date: Saturday, September 24, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
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: $20
Date: Saturday, October 1, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
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: $20
Date: Saturday, October 8, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
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: $20
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
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: $20
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
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: $20
Date: Saturday, October 29, 2022
Time: 10 a.m. to noon
THE MEDICAL OFFICE STAFF
THE MEDICAL OFFICE STAFF – The Heart and Soul of the Health Care Team – Teamwork
“The doctor writes the orders, but care is best done with a good team!” A supportive, caring functional team is essential to maintaining a positive morale and thus enable a team member to effectively manage the stress he or she may experience in the medical office setting. This session will identify and discuss the many basic character strengths that contribute to a person’ ability to work on a team in the medical office setting.
Instructor: George Searight, MSW
Fee: $20
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
THE PATIENT-MEDICAL OFFICE STAFF RELATIONSHIP – The Challenges
This session, via case studies, will review medical office staff interactions and communications with patients. This session will identify and discuss both patients and medical office staff observations and expectations in the medical setting. The goal will be to develop the optimal working relationship between the medical office staff and patients.
Instructor: George Searight, MSW
Fee: $20
Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 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. This session will offer direction on how to identify and locate additional community resources.
Instructor: George Searight, MSW
Fee: $20
Date: Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CAREGIVER HEAL THYSELF – “It Takes a Brain, a Heart, and Courage to be a Caregiver”
This session will focus on identifying and discussing those sources of stress in the workplace. This session will focus on increasing knowledge and awareness of how to cope emotionally and physically with the daily demands of working in a high stress environment.
Instructor: George Searight, MSW
Fee: $20
Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
ASSESSING THE POTENTIAL FOR WORKPLACE VIOLENCE – “It Can Happen Anywhere”
Stories of workplace violence in the health care setting, have become too common. The occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimates that workplace violence victims, in general, number some two million per year. This session will begin to examine and identify formal and informal strategies for assessing the possibility that a patient or an employee may become violent. The goal is to increase knowledge and awareness.
Instructor: George Searight, MSW
Fee: $20
Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022
Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.