Caregiver Services
If you help care for a senior, you know the daily challenges caregivers face in providing for a loved one.
At the Senior Focus program, in Burlingame and San Mateo, we offer classes, support groups and resources to help you.
Our Caregiver Resource Lending Library has a collection of books and DVDs available to borrow. In addition, our staff is available to help find services for your loved one, as well as services to support a caregiver.
We offer the following classes and support groups to make your path a little smoother.
Classes
Tools for Effective Caregiving
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.
Topics include:
- Home Safety-fall prevention
- Managing caregiver stress - understanding and working with difficult emotions
- Management of challenging behaviors
- Basic hands-on personal care skills
This course is not for professional caregivers.
Upcoming Class
Saturday, June 15 & June 22
(This class is two parts)
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location
Mills-Peninsula Medical Center
1501 Trousdale Drive
(Conference Room H, First Floor)
Burlingame, CA 94010
Call (650) 696 3660 to register or for more information.
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.
Topics include:
- MIND: Stress Management guided imagery, breathing, & healing touch
- BODY: Diet, Exercise, & Rest
- SPIRIT: Exploring Your Inner Self
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.
Upcoming Class
TBD
Location
Senior Focus
1720 El Camino Real, #10
Burlingame, CA
Call 650-696-3660 for more information about dates and times.
Support Groups
Alzheimer's
For families and friends of people with Alzheimer's.
First Wednesday: 7-9 p.m.
Senior Focus
1720 El Camino Real, Suite 10
Burlingame, CA 94010
First & third Fridays: 10-11:30 a.m.
Magnolia Center
601 Grand Avenue, 3rd Floor
South San Francisco, CA 94080
For adult children of persons with Alzheimer's.
Third Wednesday; 7-9 p.m.
Mills Health Center
100 S. San Mateo Drive, Millenium Rm #4174
San Mateo, CA 94401
Caring for Elders
For spouses, family, friends caring for an older adult.
First and third Tuesdays: 10:30 a.m. - Noon
Mills Health Center
100 S. San Mateo Drive, Palm Room
San Mateo, CA 94401
Second and fourth Tuesdays: 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Senior Focus
1720 El Camino Real, Suite 10
Burlingame, CA 94010