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.

Respite, Self-Care, and Resources

Learn how to plan time off to do things that are meaningful to you. This class will help caregivers to develop an awareness of their personal needs, establish a self-care plan, and locate caregiver resources.

August 31
Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Orange Caregiver Resource Center

October 25
Wednesday, 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Orange 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.

September 6-27
Wednesdays, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Bay Area CRC / Family Caregiver Alliance

One Step at a Time: Traumatic Brain Injury

This three-part series is for caregivers of traumatic brain injury survivors. The first of the three classes will cover "The Journey"—a basic introduction to brain injury. The second class will cover "Setting the Course"—learning about issues surrounding legal concerns. The third class will consist of two parts: "Smoothing out the Path"—practical ideas to help your survivor with day-to-day activities; and "Surviving the Trip"—tips to care for yourself.

September 7-21
Thursdays, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center

Behaviors and Communication

You have more help than you know! Learn and practice techniques that work when communicating with a cognitively impaired loved one and/or when dealing with difficult behaviors. Learn the do's and dont's of effective communication—these tips really work!

September 7
Thursday, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Orange Caregiver Resource Center

To Place or Not to Place

This class discusse the pros and cons of placement, issues that impact this decision-making process, and the differences between residential care and skilled nursing facilities.

September 11-October 16
Mondays, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Valley Caregiver Resource Center

October 10-November 14
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. Preregistration required.

September 11-October 16
Mondays, 1:00-3:30 p.m.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

October 5-November 9
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center

Eldercare 101

Do you have questions about where and how to start caring for your elderly loved one? If so, you are not alone. This workshop is especially designed to help you think about care options and long-term care planning.

September 30
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Bay Area CRC / Family Caregiver Alliance

Decisions, Directions, and Reflections: Moving Your Loved One to a Care Facility

Deciding if and when to move your family member from home to a care facility can be the hardest decision a caregiver makes. This workshop will assist you to better understand your individual reasons for considering this change. Whether you are actively considering a change in your loved one's living arrangements or want to prepare for a decision that you might have to make in the future, this program is for you.

October 21
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Bay Area CRC / Family Caregiver Alliance

Caring for the Caregiver Conference

Join the Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center as we salute and honor caregivers with a day of workshops, resources, and fun! Keynote speaker Roberta Gold will show caregivers how to use humor to meet the challenges of caregiving. Workshop topics include: Tai Chi for Stress Relief, Paid Family Leave, Sexuality and Intimacy, and more! Complimentry breakfast and lunch will be provided.

November 4
Saturday, 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center

The Stroke Workshop

This workshop provides an insightful look at the challenging emotional terrain of stroke recovery. Professionals, survivors, and families will share valuable and inspiring perspectives into finding hope through healing.

November 4
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Bay Area CRC / Family Caregiver Alliance

There Must Be a Better Way Than This

We aren't born knowing how to communicate with someone with dementia. In this popular workshop, you'll learn the best way to talk with and respond to a person with memory loss, and acquire tools and strategies to help you feel connected with your family member, and to handle difficult behaviors.

November 4
Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Bay Area CRC / Family Caregiver Alliance

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