Johnson County residents who are providing care for a friend or loved one are invited to participate in a series of conference calls offering information and support for family caregivers. The calls occur from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. the third Wednesday of every month, hosted by the North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging.

Participating is as easy as dialing a toll-free number, 866-476-8702, and entering the PIN number 801707, followed by the "pound" key (#). You will be asked to state your name and then to enter # again. You may use your first name only, or even a nickname. Call five minutes before 2:00 p.m. to participate.

After that you can listen to the presentation and will have an opportunity to ask questions. Topics scheduled:

Dec. 15 Tips for navigating the holiday season, focusing on caregiver mental health

Jan. 19 Electronic filing of state taxes

Feb. 16 Nutrition for the elderly and healthful diets

For more information, call 800-432-2703 or 785-776-9294, or visit http://hsa.jocogov.org/aging/caregiver.shtml.