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.

(Spanish) TeleCaregiving Workshop: Caring for Someone with Memory Loss

A free telephone workshop in Spanish—and you don't have to leave your home or office! There are often questions when an older relative or friend has memory loss. This presentation will answer your questions and provide simple ideas to help you take care of your loved one. You will learn what causes memory loss, how to best communicate with your loved one, and how to handle behaviors associated with memory loss. Available statewide!

Wednesday, May 23
11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
California Caregiver Resource Centers

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!

Thursdays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26
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.

Fridays, April 20, 27 and May 4, 11, 18, 25
TBD
Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center

Understanding Difficult Behaviors

A workshop to help caregivers of someone with memory loss better understand and communicate with their family member and learn new ways to respond to troubling behavior.

Tuesday, April 24
10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Valley Caregiver Resource Center

Legal and Financial Planning

Please come and attend this free workshop about a subject that concerns us all: how to effectively plan for our loved ones and ourselves as we meet the challenge of growing older and/or facing incapacity. You will learn more about estate planning, durable powers of attorney, long-term care insurance, wills, trusts and Medi-Cal.

Tuesday, April 17
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center

Tuesday, April 17
1:30-3:30 p.m.
(Spanish) Wednesday, April 25
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Orange Caregiver Resource Center

Controlling Your Frustrations

A four-week series designed to teach family caregivers skills for dealing with anger and frustration associated with caregiving.

Tuesdays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Stress Reduction for Family Caregivers

If you are a family caregiver and have experienced feelings of stress or burnout, this workshop can help. Participants will learn effective skills and techniques to reduce stress, restore calm, recharge yourself, and maintain your health. Modeled after the successful programs pioneered at the Stress Reduction and Relaxation Clinic at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center.

(Salinas) Tuesday, April 17
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center

Caring Counts! Caring For Yourself is the Best Way to Care For Your Loved One

A free full-day conference in Richmond for families and friends caring for an elder with memory loss. Take time for yourself to understand memory loss, learn about medications, consider end-of-life decisions, learn about Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits, and hear caregivers share their stories. Preregistration required.

Saturday, June 23
9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Bay Area CRC / Family Caregiver Alliance

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