On the Calendar

Each Caregiver Resource Center (CRC) serves as a point of entry to services available to caregiving families in every county of California. All CRCs offer a core component of programs that provide information, education, and support for caregivers. The following calendar listings are a sampling of what is offered by the eleven California CRCs. Visit the California Caregiver Resource Centers website to search by date or by zipcode for a caregiver event in your area. Please be sure to contact your local CRC to confirm the dates and times for workshops and other events.

Take Care Series: Beat Your Stress Drum Circle

Beat your stress away...with percussion! Larry Graber, wellness consultant from the Institute for Wellness Education, will teach the group how to release and reduce stress with percussion instruments. Experience the fun and excitement that collaboration brings!

July 19
Wednesday, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center

Care Smarter, Not Harder

This class provides an opportunity to connect with others who are caring for a loved one, allowing caregivers to gain insight and encouragement from one another. It will empower you with knowledge and skills that will help you provide the best possible care for your loved one.

July 20
Thursday, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Orange Caregiver Resource Center

July 26
Wednesday, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Orange Caregiver Resource Center

Long-Term Care Legal Workshop

Are you concerned about your legal affairs and/or those of your loved one? Get current information before a crisis hits. At this workshop, an elder law attorney will discuss Medi-Cal planning (placement in a skilled nursing facility), durable powers of attorney, advance directives, estate planning, probate versus a living will or trust, and will touch on the topic of conservatorships. New regulations are coming—join us to find out how you will be affected.

July 25
Tuesday, 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Orange Caregiver Resource Center

August 17
Thursday, 2:00-4:30 p.m.
Orange Caregiver Resource Center

Take Care: Legal Planning

Thomas Kestler, Esq. will cover estate planning, power of attorney, and give attendees opportunity to have their crucial legal questions regarding their loved ones answered!

August 1
Tuesday, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center

Controlling Your Frustrations

The task of being a caregiver for a loved one is tremendously demanding and stressful. The relationship between the caregiver and the care receiver goes through fundamental changes which potentially impact the caregiver emotionally and physiologically. This four-week series of classes is designed to teach family caregivers skills for dealing with anger and frustration associated with caregiving.

August 1-22
Tuesdays, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Valley Caregiver Resource Center

Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Caregiving

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.

August 3-September 7
Thursdays, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Valley Caregiver Resource Center

It Takes Two: A Refreshing Approach to Understanding Dementia Behavior

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. Preregistration required. Sliding scale fee.

August 8-29
Tuesdays, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

August 8-29
Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center

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