The County of Monterey will officially declare November 2015 as "National Family Caregivers Month" to honor the incredible commitment, dedication, and sacrifice of family caregivers. There are an estimated 129,000 family caregivers in Monterey County, and this proclamation pays tribute to the caregivers who ensure the health and well-being of their relatives and loved ones.

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors will approve a Proclamation on November 10, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. The Chair of the In Home Supportive Services Program will be present to accept the Proclamation. This is a public meeting held at the Board of Supervisors Chambers at 168 West Alisal Street in Salinas.

The Alzheimer's Association presents Planning and Preparing for End of Life Care,  a 3-part series for caregivers and professionals about resources, monitoring care, and providing meaningful connection for the person with late-stage Alzheimer's and their families.

Dates:
Thursday, November 19
Thursday, December 10
Thursday, December 17

Time:
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Location:
Live Oak Senior Center Annex
1777-A Capitola Road
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
 
Pre-registration is required to attend sessions. 
Please call 800.272.3900 for more information
or visit http://www.alz.org/norcal/


 

This event will take place on Saturday, November 7th from 9am-12pm at Dominican Hospital’s Education Building. The event is co-sponsored by Dominican Hospital, Physicians Medical Group and Dignity Health Medical Group Dominican.

For more information, visit:

http://www.mysantacruzdoctor.org/aging-young

or call 831-465-7818

The Alzheimer's Association is offering free webinars
to those who cannot make it to class in person.

Topics covered include:

Conversations About Dementia
Healthy Habits for a Healthier Brain
Help and Hope in Alzheimer's Science and Care
and many more.

Visit http://alz.org/norcal/in_my_community_63876.asp to see a full list of classes.

The United Presbyterian Church in Watsonville has a bimonthly support group for caregivers on the first and third Thursdays of each month from 1:00-3:00 p.m.

For more details and contact information click for the flyer below.