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.

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. Pre-registration required. Sliding scale fee.

Wednesdays, April 12 - May 3: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, May 3 - 24: 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Bay Area CRC / Family Caregiver Alliance

Thursdays, April 6 - 27: 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

Oh My Aching Back! Safe Transfer Training and Fall Prevention

Join us for a free workshop on learning how to protect your back while safely performing transfers. You will learn how to preserve and increase your loved one's mobility and independence. You also will learn strategies to prevent falls and to make your home safe.

Wednesday, April 26: 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Del Oro 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.

Tuesdays: April 4 - May 16: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, May 3 - June 7: 10:00 - 12:00 p.m.
Valley Caregiver Resource Center

Thursdays, April 6 - May 11: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Coast Caregiver Resource Center

Tuesdays, May 2 - June 6: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 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. These classes are designed to teach family caregivers skills for dealing with anger and frustration associated with caregiving.

Thursdays, April 6 - 27: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Orange Caregiver Resource Center

Wednesdays, April 12 - May 3: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Southern 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 consists of seven 2 1/2 hour sessions and 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.

Tuesdays, April 11 - May 23: 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Redwood Caregiver Resource Center

Laugher Is the Best Medicine

We've all heard the old adage, "laughter is the best medicine". But when your time is consumed with caregiving, it is often difficult to find humor, let alone time to laugh. We invite you to attend a presentation focused on the power of laughter, presented by Marilyn Grey. Marilyn is a nationally and internationally recognized speaker, educator, psychologist, and author.

Tuesday, April 11: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 12: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center

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