Eauze. A Carer’s Day to inform and raise awareness

The Intercommunal Social Action Center (CIAS) of Grand Armagnac is organizing Carer’s Day, in partnership with the Gers Conference of Funders of Prevention and Loss of Autonomy. Through this event, the CIAS du Grand Armagnac wishes to support caregivers of elderly people at home by providing them with practical and psychological resources to help them better live their role. The day must also cater to a wide audience who may find themselves in a caregiver situation, or even reveal themselves in this situation. The program is as follows: from 9 a.m., it is the opening of the day followed by welcome words. From 9:30 a.m., a round table will be organized: “What is a caregiver?”, moderated by Jean-Jacques Amyot. The latter is a psychosociologist specializing in issues of old age, aging and retirement. Lecturer at Michel de Montaigne University (Bordeaux), he is a member of the national network of gerontology consultants (ARCG). Around the table professionals and testimonies from the field. From 1 p.m. free workshops are offered, including: sophrology, postural stretching, fall prevention, use of the defibrillator. This day closes at 4 p.m.

This event aims to inform caregivers about existing systems: financial aid, respite solutions, training, and local resources available to support them in their missions. Information stands run by partners will be open throughout the day, allowing participants to meet professionals and associations dedicated to helping caregivers. High school students in BTS classes in Auch as reinforcements: throughout the day, BTS S3S students (Services and benefits in the health and social sectors) from L’Oratoire d’Auch high school will be present to welcome and guide visitors. They will also collect from the public the feelings of this day.