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Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Caregiving
Where/When:
San Francisco, Tuesdays, April 21, 28 and May 5, 12, 19, 26, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Sponsors:
Family Caregiver Alliance and Institute on Aging Content:
Learn clear and effective tools to prevent caregiver burn-out. This class teaches self-care skills, enabling caregivers to: reduce personal stress, change negative thinking, better communicate with family and healthcare providers, and to make difficult caregiving decisions. Pre-registration required. Donations accepted. Includes The Caregiver Helpbook Contact:
Call Jennifer Hull at 415 434 3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required. Donations accepted. Includes The Caregiver Helpbook
Online Registration: Waiting List
It Takes Two: A Refreshing Approach to Understanding Dementia Behavior
Where/When:
San Jose, Thursdays, April 23, 30; May 7, 14, 2009; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sponsors:
Family Caregiver Alliance and Vintage Silver Creek Content:
A four-week class to help caregivers of someone with memory loss better understand and communicate with their family member. Learn new ways to respond to troubling behavior. Feel more confident and positive about your caregiving role. Pre-registration required. Donations accepted. Contact:
Call Christina Irving at 415 434 3388 or Email cirving@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required. Donations accepted.
Online Registration: Closed
It Takes Two: A Refreshing Approach to Understanding Dementia Behavior
Where/When:
Livermore, Mondays, April 27, May 4, 11, 18, 2009; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Sponsors:
Family Caregiver Alliance and LARPD Senior Services Content:
A four-week class to help caregivers of someone with memory loss better understand and communicate with their family member. Learn new ways to respond to troubling behavior. Feel more confident and positive about your caregiving role. Pre-registration required. Sliding scale fee. Pre-registration required. Suggested donation $100 Contact:
Call Sandra Kaya at 925 373 5700 class #8005 Registration:
Pre-registration required. Suggested donation $100
It Takes Two: A Refreshing Approach to Understanding Dementia Behavior
Where/When:
El Cerrito, Wednesdays, April 29; May 6, 13, 20, 2009; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sponsors:
Family Caregiver Alliance and El Cerrito Royale Content:
A four-week class to help caregivers of someone with memory loss better understand and communicate with their family member. Learn new ways to respond to troubling behavior. Feel more confident and positive about your caregiving role. Pre-registration required. Donations accepted. Contact:
Call Jennifer Hull at 415 434 3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required. Donations accepted.
Online Registration: Closed
Take Time to Smell the Roses
Where/When:
Burlingame, Wednesday, May 13, 2009;
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sponsors:
Family Caregiver Alliance Content:
A free-one day retreat designed for the family caregiver. The day will include presentations about the emotional journey of caring for someone with a chronic catastrophic illness, caregiver self-care, meditation and movement, journaling and capturing life stories. Presenters include author Beatrice Bailey, Donna Schempp and Judith Pruess-Mellow. Pre-registration required. Contact:
Call Jennifer Hull at 415 434 3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required.
Online Registration: Open
Decisions, Directions and Reflections
Where/When:
San Rafael, Saturday, May 16, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sponsors:
Family Caregiver Alliance and Senior Access Content:
Deciding if and when to move your family member from home to a care facility can be the hardest decision a caregiver makes. Whether you are currently thinking about a move or just need to know more, this free workshop will help you to understand how your beliefs and feelings about moving your family member can impact your decision and to learn about options for long-term care. Pre-registration required. Contact:
Call Jennifer Hull at 415 434 3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required.
Online Registration: Open
There Must Be A Better Way Than This!
Where/When:
Antioch, Saturday, May 16, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sponsors:
Family Caregiver Alliance and Antioch Senior Citizens Club Content:
We aren't born knowing how to communicate with someone with dementia. There are simple tools and tips that you can learn to make caregiving easier and to continue feeling a connection with your loved one. This half-day workshop will combine a lecture format with state-of-the-art videos and time to discuss individual situations. Pre-registration required. Contact:
Call Jennifer Hull at 415 434 3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required.
Online Registration: Open
Take Time to Smell the Roses
Where/When:
Fremont, Monday, May 18, 2009;
9:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m Sponsors:
On Lok Lifeways, City of Fremont Family Caregiver Support Program and Family Caregiver Alliance Content:
A free one-day retreat designed especially for the family caregiver. Enjoy a visit to Ardenwood Historic Farm, a 19th century estate including a beautiful mansion and elaborate Victorian gardens, a catered lunch, tips for preventing caregiver burnout and a chance to build connection through rhythm. Pre-registration required. Contact:
Call Jennifer Hull at 415 434 3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required.
Online Registration: Waiting List
There Must Be A Better Way Than This!
Where/When:
San Francisco, Saturday, May 30, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sponsors:
Family Caregiver Alliance and California Pacific Medical Center Content:
We aren't born knowing how to communicate with someone with dementia. There are simple tools and tips that you can learn to make caregiving easier and to continue feeling a connection with your loved one. This half-day workshop will combine a lecture format with state-of-the-art videos and time to discuss individual situations. Pre-registration required. Contact:
Call Jennifer Hull at 415 434 3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required.
Online Registration: Open
Laughter is the Best Medicine
Where/When:
Mill Valley, CA 94941, Monday, June 1, 2009;
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Sponsors:
Senior Access and Family Caregiver Alliance Content:
A free one day retreat for the family caregiver. Held at a picturesque mountain property, the Ralston White Retreat, the day will include presentations about the reenergizing effects humor and self-care can have on caregiving situations and connecting creativity and expression through art. An optional guided nature walk with also be offered. Pre-registration required. Contact:
Call Jennifer Hull at 415 434 3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required.
Online Registration: Open
Take Time to Smell the Roses
Where/When:
Los Gatos, Tuesday, June 2, 2009;
9:00 a.m - 3:35 p.m Sponsors:
On Lok Lifeways, Family Caregiver Alliance Content:
A free one-day retreat especially for the family caregiver. Nestled among the redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Nestldown provides a beautiful escape from the everyday world. The day will include a presentation on the stresses and joy of caregiving and an opportunity to express creativity through art. An optional activity of light yoga, meditation and guided imagery will also be offered. Pre-registration required. Contact:
Call Jennifer Hull at 415 434 3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required.
Online Registration: Open
Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Caregiving
Where/When:
Novato, Mondays, June 8, 15, 22, 29 and July 6 and 13, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 12-30 p.m. Sponsors:
Family Caregiver Alliance and Marin Adult Day Health Center Content:
Learn clear and effective tools to prevent caregiver burn-out. This class teaches self-care skills, enabling caregivers to: reduce personal stress, change negative thinking, better communicate with family and healthcare providers, and to make difficult caregiving decisions. Pre-registration required. Donations accepted. Contact:
Call Marty Cusing at 415 434 3388 or Email mcusing@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required. Donations accepted.
Online Registration: Open
There Must Be A Better Way Than This!
Where/When:
Menlo Park, Saturday, June 20, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sponsors:
Family Caregiver Alliance and Rosener House Adult Day Services Content:
We aren't born knowing how to communicate with someone with dementia. There are simple tools and tips that you can learn to make caregiving easier and to continue feeling a connection with your loved one. This half-day workshop will combine a lecture format with state-of-the-art videos and time to discuss individual situations. Pre-registration required. Contact:
Call Jennifer Hull at 415 434 3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required.
Online Registration: Open
Alzheimer's/Dementia Summit
Where/When:
San Francisco, Wednesday, July 8, 2009;
8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Sponsors:
Family Caregiver Alliance Content:
As San Francisco's population ages, how will we care for the dramatic increase in the number of people with Alzheimer's and other dementias? Help shape public policy and create a blueprint for care in San Francisco and California! Pre-registration required. Contact:
Call 415 434 3388 Registration:
Pre-registration required.
Online Registration: Not Yet Open
Comfort and Care for Caregivers
Where/When:
Berkeley, Wednesday, July 15, 2009;
9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Sponsors:
Family Caregiver Alliance and Medi-Cal Regulation Specialists Content:
Based on the book Daily Comfort for Caregivers, this presentation will guide you, the family caregiver, through a three-part process to help restore your peace of mind and help you be more productive in handling your day-to-day responsibilities. You will learn to identify stress-producing "survival" thoughts, practice strategies to ease distress, and gain access to your own spiritual wisdom in order to restore a balanced perspective. You will also be given two tools to help take better care of yourself and get the help you need as you care for others. Pre-registration required. Contact:
Call Jennifer Hull at 415 434 3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org Registration:
Pre-registration required.
Online Registration: Open
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Caregiving Fact: Informal caregivers (unpaid family or friends of seriously ill loved ones) provide more care in the home than the federal government provides in all settings combined. See FCA's Policy Brief, Caregiving and Retirement Planning for more information. |
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