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Caring for Yourself While Helping Others

Caring for yourself is vital when helping others, yet the physical and emotional demands of professional and personal caregiving can make it seem impossible. Learn how to recognize and teach the symptoms associated with different forms of stress, fatigue, and burnout – and the resulting damage it can cause. Various strategies are provided for you […]

Help! My Friend has Dementia and a Gun (Zoom)

Join us as we focus on navigating the complex terrain of gun safety. Crucial considerations from communication strategies to secure storage practices will be discussed, empowering caregivers to create a safe environment and prevent potential risks associated with firearm access. Presented by Jeff McCabe, owner of California Gun Services. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QkqLCcumTPqrl7DBZ6DWwQ#/registration

Activities that Enhance Engagement in Dementia Care

Persons with dementia often experience difficulties engaging and connecting with others. We will discuss the reasons for these dementia-related changes and identify various approaches and activities that enhance engagement and connection through techniques that maximize participation and contentment for persons with dementia. Examples will be provided for activities that are appropriate for individuals at various […]

Becoming a Resilient Care Partner (Zoom)

Develop a repertoire of skills for resiliency, self-care and coping when caring for someone with dementia. Learn how dementia caregiver stress can impact health and lead to depression and anxiety. Strategies will be introduced for building resiliency which helps preserve and restore emotional and physical health while navigating the uncertainty of dementia caregiving.

Guiding the Way: Navigating Assisted Living and Dementia Care for Your Loved Ones

After receiving a diagnosis of dementia, it can seem overwhelming for families to navigate care options. This presentation will discuss many of the common questions and concerns that families have such as: Can the person remain at home? When is 24-hour care needed? What are the differences between a nursing home and assisted living? How […]

Supporting Loved Ones with Dementia: Near or Far (Zoom)

Being there for your loved one with dementia doesn't always mean physically being there. This class offers insights and strategies to help you provide the best care and support for your loved one, no matter how far away you may be. You'll find the encouragement and guidance you need to navigate the challenges of supporting […]

Warning Signs vs Normal Aging

Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

Is it normal or something else? Come and find out in this informative session! As we age, our body and brain go through changes that may affect our learning and problem solving, recall, vision, hearing, and mobility. In this class, attendees will learn what changes are normal and what may warrant further evaluation. To Register, […]

Address Distress with Compassion (Zoom)

Care partners often encounter challenging situations when loved ones experience cognitive changes. Join us as we discuss common challenges, why they happen, and how we can best respond. As always, bring your questions and experiences to share!

Destigmatizing Dementia

Mount of Olives Church 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, CA, United States

Many families keep a diagnosis of dementia under wraps, as there is still such negative stigma. This program will discuss how to handle sharing a diagnosis, how to maintain the dignity of a loved one with dementia in public situations, and how to ensure the person with dementia is treated with respect. Call 949.581.3800 to

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