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.

Steer with Your Pencil: Reminiscing & Journaling

When you are transitioning onto a "bumpy road," learn to use journaling prompts to reminisce and help you steer your way. If you have a journal, bring it to class. We will have handouts and gift pages you can incorporate into your current journal.

Thursday, August 23, 2007
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Decision Making for the Third Stage of Life

Topics: expected changes in aging; illness and loss in life; keeping your motivation; a conversation about your wishes; planning for your third stage in life; when life changes your plans; losing your job, your spouse, or your health; rethinking how you use the funds in your home; planning your financial security; important documents to have in place

Tuesday, September 4, 2007
10:20 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration at 10:00 a.m.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Creative Alternative: Exploring Right-Brain Insight

Creative Alternative is an experiential program that guides caregivers to explore feelings using art expression. It also allows participants an opportunity to create objects that they can retain. Art expertise is not necessary to participate in or benefit from this class because most of the work is done at a symbolic level.

Thursday, September 6, 2007
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Southern 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.

Six Thursdays, September 6, 13, 20, 27 & October 4, 11, 2007
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Valley Caregiver Resource Center

Aging: Planning and Coping Skills

Topics: family relationships and communication skills; a review of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, advance directives and medical options; a time for hospice; making funeral arrangements; spirituality and forgiveness

Tuesday, September 11, 2007
9:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Managing Everyday Challenges in Alzheimer's Disease: Behavioral Strategies and Community Resources

Behavioral and social approaches to maximize functioning.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Caregiver Resource Center of Orange

Helping Families Cope

Coping skills and community resources regarding families of brain injury survivors.

Saturday, September 15, 2007
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Controlling Your Frustrations

Are you sometimes frustrated by the things your loved does or says? Do you get annoyed or angry and then feel guilty later on? Join us for a six-week life skills series designed to teach family caregivers techniques for dealing with anger and frustration associated with caregiving, help you respond to and view them from a different perspective, and learn tools to help you to feel more in control of your life.

Six Mondays, beginning September 17, 2007
Six Wednesdays, beginning September 26, 2007
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Bay Area CRC / Family Caregiver Alliance

Understanding Difficult Dementia Behavior

This one-day workshop will focus on practical suggestions and strategies for dealing with d-ementia behaviors.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Tuesday, September 25, 2007
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Valley Caregiver Resource Center

Home Sweet Home: Aging in Place

Where do you want to live when you retire? The #1 choice for 90% of us is staying where we are, in the home we're already living in. Learn what's available today to make independent living possible for your loved ones or to help you plan ahead.

Wednesday, September 19, 2007
10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

The Deadly Triangle: Substance Abuse, Depression and Suicide Among Older Adults

The Deadly Triangle: How to Talk With a Difficult Adult Regarding Substance Abuse. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served and is included in the cost per person.

Friday, September 21, 2007
9:00 a..m. - 4:00 p.m.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Live Long and Prosper: Successful Living after 50

Full-day conference with a focus on building and managing your financial, legal, health and lifestyle portfolios for retirement. Issues such as cash flow, health, estate planning, housing and community resources will be discussed.

Saturday, September 22, 2007
8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Caregiver Issues

Learn to understand the patient/caregiver relationship; making plans for the patient; communication with healthcare professionals; holding a family meeting; communication skills.

Friday, September 28, 2007
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Coming in November!

Two free statewide Telecaregiving workshops—all you need is a phone! Watch your mail for more information.

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