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Upcoming Workshop Series on Diagnosing Dementia

7/26/2013

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

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

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

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

"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

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.

Upcoming Workshop Series on Diagnosing Dementia

Article on "Six Tips for Navigating the Caregiving Frontier"

News about Caregiving on the Huffington Post

Upcoming Community Event from the Alzheimer's Association

Downsizing a Home: A Checklist for Caregivers

Hot Weather Tips for Older Adults

Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center

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