Everyone needs a break. Many do not know about all of the available resources to get a well-deserved break. Attendees will learn about the different kinds of respite care services and have a better understanding of which respite care to utilize for their needs.
This class empowers caregivers with practical strategies to create a secure and comfortable environment. Learn how to: minimize hazards and prevent falls, maximize independence while ensuring safety, and create a calming atmosphere to reduce confusion. This class offers peace of mind and valuable tips for a smoother caregiving journey. Register today! Sponsored by:
After caregiving has ended, many caregivers feel adrift and aimless, unsure how to feel or what to do next. Adjusting to life after caregiving involves understanding and accepting the contradictory experiences of grief and relief. In this class, learn tips on how to reorient yourself when caregiving ends. Sponsored by:
Being a care partner for someone with memory loss can be incredibly rewarding, but also, incredibly challenging. It takes patience and skill to adapt to changes, and recognize when to ask for help. Join us to learn what you can do to develop resilience and deal with burnout. Sponsored by:
This course offers a compassionate and insightful exploration into the complex dynamic of caring for parents who may not have reciprocated the same level of care in the past. Through a blend of psychological insights, practical strategies, and empathetic discussions, participants will delve into the emotional, psychological, and practical challenges inherent in such situations and
Assisting loved ones with cognitive changes with bathing or showering can be one of the most challenging tasks that care partners do. Come join our discussion of helpful strategies and tips for assisting with bathing and make this time a more positive and less stressful activity for you and for your loved one. Call (714)
Spending time together with loved ones with cognitive decline can often become more challenging. Whether you are home with your loved one, or they live in a care community, join us as we talk through ideas for activities to do together, and ways to make our time together enjoyable and meaningful. We will also discuss
When a loved one experiences cognitive changes, their ability to communicate is often challenged. Join us for this class designed to help you better communicate and connect with friends, family, or loved ones with cognitive decline. Bring your questions!
Sundowning refers to a period of late-day confusion that is common in many people with cognitive changes. Join us as we talk through the potential causes of sundowning, and how we can take a proactive approach to lessen its effects. Bring your questions! Call (714) 547-7581 to RSVP Thank you to our Sponsors
Memories in the Making®, the signature art program of Alzheimer’s Orange County (ALZOC®), was created to provide a meaningful activity for persons with dementia, while focusing on creative expression as a form of communication. With the stroke of a paintbrush participants are able to express themselves, often painting memories from long ago or images that
