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.

Controlling Your Frustrations

A two-hour workshop designed to teach family caregivers skills for dealing with anger and frustraton associated with caregiving.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Valley Caregiver Resource Center

 

Legal & Financial Planning

Come learn 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 facing the possibility of incapacity. Bring your questions for this free workshop covering current information about: durable powers of attorney for finances and healthcare, Conservatorships, role of long-term care insurance and applying for Medi-Cal.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008
5:30 -- 8:00 p.m.
Caregiver Resource Center of Orange

Wednesday, July 16, 2008
6:00 -8:30 p.m.
Caregiver Resource Center of Orange

Taking Care of Someone Else

A two-hour workshop dedicated to those who care for others but who put their own health and social needs on the back burner. Caregivers will learn tools to help them thrive in their caregiving situation.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Valley Caregiver Resource Center

Tuesday, July 15, 2008
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Caregiver Resource Center

Basics of Personal Care

Join us as Pam Cameron, LVN, helps you to become familiar with the basics of assisting someone with personal grooming activities and proper body mechanics. You'll learn techniques to make personal care more comfortable for both you and your loved one and help you manage day-to-day care.

Thursday, June 19, 2008
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center

Emotional Issues in Caregiving

Taking a look at grief, loss, depression and the resilience we have to make it work with help, and a good care plan, for our family members.

Friday, June 20, 2008
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Southern Caregiver Resource Center

Respite Day! A Trip to the Huntington Library and Gardens

Join other family caregivers for a delicious lunch at the Souplantation and self-guided walking tour of the botanical and theme gardens; art galleries; and the libraries collections of paintings, sculptures, rare books and manuscripts.

Saturday, June 21, 2008
8:45 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Caregiver Resource Center of Orange

Stay Solid on Your Feet

In this free workshop, you will learn important information about: how to make your home a safe-haven for you and your loved ones; respond if you or your loved one has a fall; and facts related to the cost and long-term effects of falling.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center

Aging Summit 2008

Aging Summit 2008 will explore our options for lifelong learning and how our community can encourage our growth and utilize our experience.

Thursday, June 26, 2008
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 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 Wednesdays, July 23 - August 27, 2008
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Caregiver Resource Center of Orange

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