Calendar of Events
May 22, 2012
Metodos Poderosos para Cuidadores
Las seis clases semanales son interactivas y les proveen a cuidadores los métodos para reducir el estrés, hacer hábil en hacer decisiones como cuidador y cuidarse a sí mismo. Si esta cuidando de alguien en la tercera edad que requiere cuidado constante (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, demencia, etc.), entonces esta clase es para usted! Si cuida de un padre, su pareja, amistad, o familiar en cualquier capacidad (en casa, centro de cuidado), usted puede beneficiarse de los métodos e interacción que ofrece la clase. Nota: La clase NO se enfocara en el proceso de la enfermedad.
Esta clase le enseñara los métodos para:
¶ Cuidarse a Si Mismo
¶ Reducir el Estrés
¶ Hacer Decisiones Difíciles
¶ Aprender de Nuestras Emociones
¶ Hacer Propósitos y Resolución de Problemas
¶ Comunicar Sentimientos, Necesidades, y Preocupaciones
June 7, 2012
Caring for the Caregiver
This presentation will cover the necessity of caregiver self-care and will offer some suggestions for how to do so. Topics covered: resources, support, self-care and respite.
June 9, 2012
Sandwich Generation
The Council on Aging-Orange County-and the Caregiver Resouce Center are currently offering monthly meetings to help you map out your Caregiving journey. Topics include:
Developing a Plan of Care:
•Legal and Financial Issues
•Housing and Living Alternatives
•Caregiving Emotions
•End-of Life Issues
•Health Insurance
Critical decisions need to be made about your loved one’s future. There are important road signs to follow. The Council on Aging -Orange County-and the Caregiver Resource Center can guide you on this journey.
July 10, 2012
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
This class is offered on six consecutive Tuesdays July 10 through August 14, 2012.
The experience of being a family caregiver changes over time and you continue to face new challenges everyday. This 6 week class will help you improve your self-confidence and problem solving skills. The knowledge and skills you gain will help you better care for yourself and improve your quality of life. Lessons and discussion allow you to take the “tools” provided and put them into action. This class is focused on you, not the disease process.
Learn to:
• Take care of yourself
• Help reduce stress
• Make tough decisions
• Reduce guilt, anger and depression
• Set goals and learn to problem solve
• Communicate effectively with your doctors,
family members and paid attendants
To join this class, please call and request a FREE Caregiver Assessment and Caregiver Action Plan to be provided to you prior to the class.
July 14, 2012
Sandwich Generation
The Council on Aging-Orange County-and the Caregiver Resouce Center are currently offering monthly meetings to help you map out your Caregiving journey. Topics include:
Developing a Plan of Care:
•Legal and Financial Issues
•Housing and Living Alternatives
•Caregiving Emotions
•End-of Life Issues
•Health Insurance
Critical decisions need to be made about your loved one’s future. There are important road signs to follow. The Council on Aging -Orange County-and the Caregiver Resource Center can guide you on this journey.
July 17, 2012
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
This class is offered on six consecutive Tuesdays July 10 through August 14, 2012.
The experience of being a family caregiver changes over time and you continue to face new challenges everyday. This 6 week class will help you improve your self-confidence and problem solving skills. The knowledge and skills you gain will help you better care for yourself and improve your quality of life. Lessons and discussion allow you to take the “tools” provided and put them into action. This class is focused on you, not the disease process.
Learn to:
• Take care of yourself
• Help reduce stress
• Make tough decisions
• Reduce guilt, anger and depression
• Set goals and learn to problem solve
• Communicate effectively with your doctors,
family members and paid attendants
To join this class, please call and request a FREE Caregiver Assessment and Caregiver Action Plan to be provided to you prior to the class.
July 24, 2012
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
This class is offered on six consecutive Tuesdays July 10 through August 14, 2012.
The experience of being a family caregiver changes over time and you continue to face new challenges everyday. This 6 week class will help you improve your self-confidence and problem solving skills. The knowledge and skills you gain will help you better care for yourself and improve your quality of life. Lessons and discussion allow you to take the “tools” provided and put them into action. This class is focused on you, not the disease process.
Learn to:
• Take care of yourself
• Help reduce stress
• Make tough decisions
• Reduce guilt, anger and depression
• Set goals and learn to problem solve
• Communicate effectively with your doctors,
family members and paid attendants
To join this class, please call and request a FREE Caregiver Assessment and Caregiver Action Plan to be provided to you prior to the class.
July 31, 2012
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
This class is offered on six consecutive Tuesdays July 10 through August 14, 2012.
The experience of being a family caregiver changes over time and you continue to face new challenges everyday. This 6 week class will help you improve your self-confidence and problem solving skills. The knowledge and skills you gain will help you better care for yourself and improve your quality of life. Lessons and discussion allow you to take the “tools” provided and put them into action. This class is focused on you, not the disease process.
Learn to:
• Take care of yourself
• Help reduce stress
• Make tough decisions
• Reduce guilt, anger and depression
• Set goals and learn to problem solve
• Communicate effectively with your doctors,
family members and paid attendants
To join this class, please call and request a FREE Caregiver Assessment and Caregiver Action Plan to be provided to you prior to the class.
August 7, 2012
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
This class is offered on six consecutive Tuesdays July 10 through August 14, 2012.
The experience of being a family caregiver changes over time and you continue to face new challenges everyday. This 6 week class will help you improve your self-confidence and problem solving skills. The knowledge and skills you gain will help you better care for yourself and improve your quality of life. Lessons and discussion allow you to take the “tools” provided and put them into action. This class is focused on you, not the disease process.
Learn to:
• Take care of yourself
• Help reduce stress
• Make tough decisions
• Reduce guilt, anger and depression
• Set goals and learn to problem solve
• Communicate effectively with your doctors,
family members and paid attendants
To join this class, please call and request a FREE Caregiver Assessment and Caregiver Action Plan to be provided to you prior to the class.