There are a variety of upcoming events offered in our service area. Please be sure to contact the telephone number listed with each event. If you have suggestions for topics or speakers, please contact us at crc@deloro.org. We look forward to seeing you at these upcoming events.
For most of our workshops, limited in-home respite is available. If you need someone to care for your loved one so that you may attend a class, please indicate your need for respite upon registering.
Is Anybody Out There? Connecting to Community Resources
Wouldn’t it be nice if there was one place where someone would listen to your questions and help you find answers? As it turns out, there is! Whether you are an older adult looking for services to help you remain independent or provide care for an older adult or parent, there is a wealth of resources available to help simplify your life! Come ask your questions as a local resource specialist provides an overview on resources for older adults in the Sacramento area. Join Lisa Smith-Youngs, Program Coordinator for Eskaton Senior Connection.
Date: Thursday, July 2, 2009
Time: Noon – 1:00 p.m.
Location: State Capitol
Room 4203 (4th Floor)
10th & 11th Streets
Sacramento, CA 95814
Cost: FREE!
To Register: Please contact Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center at (916) 971-0893
Oh, My Aching Back! Safe Transfer-Training & Fall Prevention
Join us for a free caregiver workshop presented by Pam Cameron, LVN, Senior Care Manager with Comfort Keepers. In this presentation you will learn:
- How to protect your back while safely performing transfers
- How to preserve and increase your loved one’s mobility
- Strategies to prevent falls
Date: Thursday, July 23rd
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Woodland Community & Senior Center
2001 East Street
Woodland, CA 95776
Cost: FREE!
To Register: Please contact Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center at (916) 971-0893
Caring for the Caregiver Through Placement and Other Available Resources
Join Sheryl Ashby, President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Aid Society of Northern California, as she discusses the many resources available to caregivers and their loved ones to help alleviate the burden of caregiving. She will also share the importance of self-care for the caregiver.
Date: Thursday, July 23, 2009
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: IHSS Public Authority Office
425 E. Harding Street
Stockton, CA 95204
Cost: FREE!
To Register: Please contact Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center at (800) 635-0220
Eating Right After Fifty-Five
A healthy lifestyle with a balanced nutritious diet can add vitality as you age and help reduce your risk for cancer, heart disease, diabetes and other diseases. If you have already suffered from these diseases, you can prevent them from reoccurring or reduce their impact on your health through good nutrition. Presented by Jasmine SooHoo-Pope, Registered Dietitian with Seniors First. Come learn about:
- The modified My Pyramid for Active Adults
- Unique nutrition & hydration needs for older adults
- The New American Plate
- Fun and easy ways to improve your diet so that it is more nutritionally balanced and healthy
Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Multipurpose Senior Center
Burback Hall
11577 E. Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
Cost: FREE!
To Register: Please contact Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center at (916) 971-0893
There are many other fun, informative, and educational workshops on the horizon. Please check the website regularly for updates or telephone (800) 635-0220. |
