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Article on Preparing for the High Cost of Caregiving

9/29/2014

4 Ways to Cope With the High Cost of Caregiving
by Jacob Davidson, Money magazine

"It's not just time and hard work. Nearly half of unpaid caregivers spend more than $5,000 a year on medical expenses and more, a new study finds. Here's how to make sure you're prepared to help."

This article from Money magazine discusses ways to minimize the financial impact on family caregivers.

Read the whole article here.

Workshop: Music as a Tool for the Memory Loss Community

9/23/2014

Workshop presented by Sunny View Center for Spirituality and Aging and Stanford Geriatric Education Center
Caresharing with Music: Transformative Techniques and Tools for the Memory Loss Community

"In our work with older adults we have witnessed the power of music to reach and engage persons with memory and cognitive losses. But many of us don't feel like we have the skills to include music in our repertoire of spiritual caresharing tools.

You are invited to this workshop, "Caresharing with Music" to be inspired by Judith-Kate Friedman and to learn from her the "whys and hows" of making music a regular part of your care ... We will be challenged and empowered to become 'musical instigators' who bring the 'medicine of music' to those who need it the most."

WHEN: Wednesday, October 8, 2014, 8:30 AM—4:00 PM
WHERE: Sunny View Retirement Community, 22445 Cupertino Road, Cupertino
COST: $75 registration; $20 CE Certificate (BBS, BRN; NHAP and RCFE, 6 hours applied for).
Continental Breakfast and lunch provided.
REGISTER ON-LINE: http://tinyurl.com/musiccareCupertino
CONTACT: 714-507-1370

Act now to support the California Caregiver Act of 2014!

9/16/2014

Support California's family caregivers with the California Caregiver Act of 2014

Millions of Californians are caring for an aging parent or
loved one, helping them to live independently. But family caregivers often lack the resources and support they need to safely care for their loved ones.

That’s why the state legislature passed the California Caregiver Act of 2014. This bill, AB 1744, will help our leaders understand the needs of caregivers here in California, so we can better support one of our greatest support systems.

Call Governor Brown and tell him to support California’s family caregivers.
Sign AB 1744 into law.
Call 1-888-458-6355.

Supported by AARP. Click here for more information.

Creating a Culture of Care - Join the conversation

9/3/2014

Creating a Culture of Care for Family Caregivers at Work - Join the Conversation

Join the final #CultureOfCare conversation with the ReACT Coalition, the Eldercare Workforce Alliance, and the Social Security Administration. This is a Google+ Hangout on Air for employed family caregivers and their colleagues.

Thursday, September 4, 3:00 pm ET

Caregivers can register by clicking here or watch live at http://bit.ly/CareHangout.

For more information on this month's chats, or to read recaps of the previous chats, please visit http://www.caregiving.org/cultureofcare

Presented by the National Alliance for Caregiving.

Article on Preparing for the High Cost of Caregiving

Workshop: Music as a Tool for the Memory Loss Community

Act now to support the California Caregiver Act of 2014!

Creating a Culture of Care - Join the conversation

Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center

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