This session in the “Caring for the Family Caregiver” series will be held 1 to 2 p.m. on Friday, May 24 at First Unitarian Universalist Church, Room 113 (4190 Front Streeet, San Diego CA 92103). Parking validation will be provided. The presentation is by Alejandra Ceja-Aguilar, director of education and outreach at Southern Caregiver Resource Center. For more information, call (800) 827-1008.
“Transforming Emotionally Charged Interactions into Positive, Collaborative Conversations”
Viki Kind, M.A., leads this free program for professional care providers from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28 at Aegis at Shadowridge (1440 S. Melrose Drive, Oceanside CA 92056). Participants will learn how to encourage seniors to make better decisions, communication techniques to help patients follow through with instructions once they leave the office or hospital, managing emotions and practicing meditation techniques to reduce conflicts. Two CEU credits are available for MFCCs and LCSWs. Register at (760) 806-3600.
St. Paul’s Senior Resource Fair
St. Paul’s Senior Homes & Services and PACE is holding a resource fair from 9 a.m. to noon on May 29 at St. Paul’s Villa (2340 Fourth Avenue, San Diego CA 92101). Activities include presentations on Alzheimer’s Disease and caring for the caregiver, talks with health care professionals, resource tables and prizes drawn every hour. Learn more at www.stpaulseniors.org.
Healthy Body, Healthy Brain
Learn steps that might reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementia at a free seminar being held from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, at the Glenner Center South Bay (280 Saylor Drive, Chula Vista CA 91910). The presentation is led by the Alzheimer’s Association and requires advanced registration at (800) 272-3900.
Glenner Symposium on Elder Abuse for Health Care Professionals
Hear the latest information and find out about empowering resources for your senior-aged patients and clients at a symposium being held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at the Sharp Spectrum Auditorium. You’ll hear from elder abuse prosecutors and police, health care professionals specifically trained in elder care fields as well as specialized attorneys and fiduciaries so that you feel confident in identifying and reporting cases of suspected Elder Abuse and Neglect in your practice and community. Registration open.
“Managing the Challenging Behaviors Caused by Cognitive Impairments”
This workshop from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 12 at Silverado Senior Living in Escondido (1500 Borden Road, Escondido 92026) will be led by Alejandra Ceja-Aguilar, director of education and outreach at Southern Caregiver Resource Center. The same workshop will be held the following Wednesday, June 19, at the Silverado Senior Living in Encinitas (335 Saxony Road, Encinitas 92024). For more information or to register call (800) 827-1008.
Glenner Symposium on Elder Abuse for Health Care Professionals
Hear the latest information and find out about empowering resources for your senior-aged patients and clients at a symposium being held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, June 7, at the Sharp Spectrum Auditorium. You’ll hear from elder abuse prosecutors and police, health care professionals specifically trained in elder care fields as well as specialized attorneys and fiduciaries so that you feel confident in identifying and reporting cases of suspected Elder Abuse and Neglect in your practice and community. Registration open.
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