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Upcoming Workshop Series on Diagnosing Dementia

7/26/2013

 
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Alzheimer's Association of Monterey County is presenting a two-class workshop:

Diagnosing Dementia: The Tip of the Iceberg

Speaker: Patricia McKeon, Ph. D, Neuropsychologist & Elder Care Specialist

Part 1: Wednesday, July 31, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Part 2: Wednesday, August 7, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

To be held in Monterey. Call 1-800-272-3900 for information.

Article on "Six Tips for Navigating the Caregiving Frontier"

7/25/2013

 
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Click here to read an article by Jody Gastfriend on Navigating The Caregiving Frontier: 6 Steps To Accepting Your New Normal

This article discusses six steps along the caregiving journey, starting with:

"1) Expect the unexpected. Just when you think you know the prognosis, the routine, the choices -- something you couldn't have anticipated happens. Find ways to respond, and keep moving."

News about Caregiving on the Huffington Post

7/16/2013

 
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The Huffington Post has a page for news articles related to caregiver issues.

You can find current articles there such as:

The Shocking Number of Family Caregivers in America

Caring for Aging Parents Is Labor of Love - With a Cost

A Powerful Tool for Reaching People with Alzheimer's

Click here to read these articles and more at the Huffington Post Caregiving page.

Upcoming Community Event from the Alzheimer's Association

7/11/2013

 
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The Grief Process: Loving and Losing a Family Member with Dementia
A supportive workshop for those who are caring for or have lost someone with dementia.

Alternative Expressions of Grief and Loss
Thursday, July 18, 2013, 10:30am – 12:00pm
Live Oak Senior Center Annex, 1777-A Capitola Road, Santa Cruz
Come learn and practice creative tools to express and process grief and loss in a supportive environment.

Click here to see a flyer with more information or call 800.272.3900.

Downsizing a Home: A Checklist for Caregivers

7/7/2013

 
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"When you're older and moving from the family home to a new smaller residence, possibly in a new community or your adult child's home, sorting through decades of family history and possessions can feel overwhelming—even paralyzing."

The Family Caregiver Alliance has produced a checklist for caregivers and adult children helping their parent's make this move.

Click here to view the checklist.

Hot Weather Tips for Older Adults

7/5/2013

 
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Summer heat, especially extreme heat, can be dangerous for older adults. Below is a link to a tip sheet from the California Department of Aging with suggestions for staying cool and safe during the summer heat.

Click here to read the tip sheet.

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