BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:If you&rsquo\;re a caregiver\, you know what stress is.&nb sp\; Whether you are caring for a spouse\, a parent\, a grandparent\ , another relative\, or a friend\, you know what it&rsquo\;s like to fe el overwhelmed. \; Perhaps you would even give just about anythi ng for a day off.  \; On Saturday\, May 5\, beginning at 11 am\, SAGE Eldercare is offering a day of pampering just for caregiv ers.  \;\nSheryl Sarnak\, MA\, Life and Laughter Coach\, will kick off the day with &ldquo\;Laughter Yoga.&rdquo\; \; While this session will not involve any downward dog or tree poses\, you will l earn laughter exercises combined with deep breathing. \; This has been proven to make you feel less stressed\, healthier\, and more energized. \; For more information\, visit www.laughonpurpose.com.&n bsp\; Wellness sessions will be offered throughout the afternoon\, i ncluding massages\, Healing Touch\, manicures\, meditation\, and aro matherapy\, as well as a nutrition class presented by Gale Reed\, Regis tered Dietician at Overlook Medical Center\, and a Fun-to-be-Fit exe rcise class. \; Lunch will be served and SAGE&rsquo\;s adult day care staff will be on site to provide respite care for your loved on es while you relax. \; The day will end with a group meditation led by Kay Vallario\, RN\, NCTMB\, Holistic Living Coordinator at SA GE Eldercare.  \;\n&ldquo\;Caregiving presents many challenges\, from emotional to physical\,&rdquo\; said Stephanie Kresch\, Directo r of Community Relations for SAGE. \; &ldquo\;Caregivers often f eel guilty for taking some time off\, but countless studies show tha t caregivers who do take a little time for themselves are actually a ble to provide better care for their loved one.&rdquo\; \; Kresc h added that many caregivers would be more apt to take time off if t hey had someone take over caregiving duties for a short period of ti me on occasion. \; &ldquo\;That&rsquo\;s why we have arranged for ou r adult day care staff to be here during our R&\;R day to take ca re of those who need it\,&rdquo\; she said. \; &ldquo\;Caregiver s will better be able to relax knowing their loved one is in good ha nds.&rdquo\;  \; The day is open to any caregiver\, and there i s a $10 registration fee. \; For more information or to register \, call 908-598-5529 or register at education@sageeldercare.org. &n bsp\;\nSAGE Eldercare supports the independence\, well-being and qua lity of life of older adults\, their families and caregivers\, throu gh the provision of client-centered health\, social and support serv ices. \; Founded in 1954\, SAGE is both the oldest and one of the f ew non-profit eldercare agencies in the United States that offers a broad and comprehensive array of services under one roof that assist elderly\, often frail\, adults to remain independent in their own h omes. \; SAGE Eldercare programs include: HomeCare\; Meals on Wh eels\; Spend-A-Day Adult Day Care Center\; GPS\; InfoCare free infor mation and referral service\; Fall Prevention Initiative\; Home Repa ir Service\; Grocery Shopping and Errand Service\; Bill Paying Servi ce\; Alzheimer&rsquo\;s and PREP caregiver support groups\; and SHIP (S tate Health Insurance Assistance Program). \; SAGE Eldercare ser ves over 5\,000 older people and their families annually in Union\, Essex\, Morris and Somerset counties. \; For more information\, call 908.273.5550 or visit www.sageeldercare.org. URL:http://scotchplains.patch.com/events/sage-eldercare-to-offer-rr-day-f or-local-caregivers SUMMARY:SAGE Eldercare to Offer R&\;R Day for Local Caregivers LOCATION:SAGE Eldercare: 290 Broad St\, Summit\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR