Caregiving Classes and Events

If you help care for a senior, you know the daily challenges that you face for providing for your loved one. We here in the Senior Focus program in Burlingame and San Mateo have classes and events to help you. We offer the following to make your path a little smoother - our programs include:

• Tools for Effective Caregiving - June 8 & 15
• Community Caregiver Forum - May 29
• What About Me? Self Care for the Caregiver

Tools for Effective Caregiving - June 8 & 15

This educational series focuses both on the needs of caregivers and their loved ones. Classes provide hands-on opportunities to learn practical skills and help people cope with the challenges of elder care. It also connects caregivers with support groups and other community resources. (This course is not for professional caregivers.)

Topics include:
Home Safety - fall prevention
Managing caregiving stress - understanding and working with difficult emotions
Management of challenging behaviors
Basic hands-on personal care skills

June Class
Two Parts - Fridays 6/8 & 6/15/2012; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Daly City Library, Serramonte Branch
40 Wembley Drive
Daly City

Call (650) 696 3660 to register or for more information. Sponsored by San Mateo County Aging and Adult Service.
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Community Caregiver Forum - May 29

Helping People Care for an Elderly Family Member or Friend

Free! Call 650-696-3660 to register
Tuesday, May 29th, 2012
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Location:
Senior Focus Center
1720 El Camino Real, #10,
Burlingame, CA

Free ! Call 650-696-3660 to register


Presentation From Our Geriatric Team Members

Dementia Progression - What to Expect?

Richard J. Moore, M.D.
Geriatrician
Senior Focus Medical Director

Also on hand specialists to discuss your questions about:

• Communication Behavioral management
  
• Body Mechanics
  
• Adaptive equipment
  
• Caregiving issues
  
• Community resources

Specialists include:

• Dementia specialist
  
• Occupational therapist
  
• Social worker

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What About Me? Self Care for the Caregiver

What About Me is a FREE class designed specifically to meet the needs of those caring for an elder at home or a loved one who lives in a care setting. The focus is on SELF CARE. It addresses the caregiver's emotional, physical and spiritual needs. The class acknowledges the void that often exists in self care because of the intense demands of the caregiving role. In the end, the emphasis on self care will result in the delivery of excellent and reliable dependent care.

This course is not for professional caregivers.

Topics include:

MIND
Stress Management guided imagery, breathing, & healing touch

BODY
Diet, Exercise, & Rest

SPIRIT
Exploring Your Inner Self

Call the number on the right for the latest schedule and dates.

Sponsored by San Mateo County Aging and Adult Service
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