APPENDIX 2

SAMPLE WELCOMING LETTER

NOTE: Information to be included: Welcome; Purpose of Program; location of workshops; day and time of workshops; parking instructions; information about respite care if that is applicable to your program; contact information for facilitators; questionnaire for program records.

Date

Name of Participant
Address (city, province. Postal Code)

Dear [Participant],

We would like to welcome you to the Care for the Caregiver Program.  We are pleased that you are able to participate in the Workshops and hope you will find them helpful.

The purpose of these Caregiver Workshops is to enable caregivers to older adults  to meet so that they can discuss their experiences  with others who are in similar situations. The Workshops provide an opportunity to learn about the aging process and how caregivers can care for themselves.

As we discussed, the Workshops begin on [Date] and will continue for six [specify day]  from [time]. The location is [specific directions for location ]. Parking is available at [location].

If your plans change, and you are unable to attend the Workshops, please let us know immediately so that we can notify someone from the waiting list. You can reach us at [telephone number].

We have enclosed a questionnaire for you to complete. We appreciate your time as the information will help us to plan the Program. There is a return envelope included.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call us. We are looking forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,

[Facilitators Name(s)]
Enclosures