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.

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.

February 3–March 10
Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center

February 27–April 3
Mondays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 noon
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

February 7–March 14
Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Coast Caregiver Resource Center

February 9–March 16
Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:30 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.

March 8–29
Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.

March 27–17
Mondays, 1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Bay Area CRC / Family Caregiver Alliance

February 28–March 21
Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Controlling 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. These classes are designed to teach family caregivers skills for dealing with anger and frustration associated with caregiving.

March 25
10:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m.
Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center

March 8–April 26
Wednesdays, 1 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

February 6–March 6
Mondays, 2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Valley Caregiver Resource Center

To Place or Not to Place

Deciding if, when and where to place a loved one in out-of-home care can be a heart wrenching experience. Many caregivers continue to provide direct care far beyond their physical and emotional limits before even considering long term placement. Yet in many cases, placement may become the most realistic and loving way to provide the best level of care. This class is designed to assist caregivers in the decision making process. The class provides a supportive environment where the pros and cons of placement can be explored.

February 27–April 3
Mondays, 9:30 a.m.–12:00 noon
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

February 7–March14
Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
Valley Caregiver Resource Center

March 13–April 10
Mondays, 9:30am–12:00 noon
(Note: Different class title, "Decisions, Directions and Reflections: Moving Your Loved One to a Care Facility")
Bay Area CRC / Family Caregiver Alliance

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