The Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council is running a case study, thanks to funding from the Petro Canada Care-Makers Foundation.

The study’s aim is to find out what would be involved to bring respite care here to Thompson.

Penny Byer, Coordinator with the Council, talks here about next steps.

 

Duties for the respite worker depend on the interests of the senior or elder they are visiting.

It may involve playing cards, making a puzzle, reading a book or sitting together to watch a TV show.

Find out the qualifications for a respite worker and the importance of their work.  Catch Thompson Today at 12:40 and 5:10 this afternoon.