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.

Oh, My Aching Back! Safe Transfer-Training and Fall Prevention

Join us for a FREE caregiver workshop presented by Pam Cameron, LVN, Geriatric Care Manager. 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 and to make your home safe

Date: Thursday, August 28, 2008
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: IHSS Public Authority 425 E. Harding Street Stockton, CA 95204
Cost: FREE!
To Register: Please contact Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center (800) 635-0220

Surviving a Stroke

Are you a caregiver for a loved one who is recovering from a stroke? Do you wish that you knew more about strokes so that you could better assist your loved one?

Healthcare professionals now describe a stroke as a brain attack and a medical emergency. But what causes strokes? What are the different types of strokes? And most importantly, after your loved one has suffered a stroke, how can you assist them in their recovery?

Please join us for this free workshop, presented by Susan Croopnick, RN, MS, as she discusses:

• The warning signs of a stroke
• The symptoms of a stroke
• The difference between a TIA and a stroke
• How to prevent strokes
• How to assist your loved one with activities of daily living

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Asian Community Center – Park City 7375 Park City Drive Sacramento, CA 95831
Cost: FREE!
To Register: Please contact the Alzheimer’s Association (916) 930-9080

Stay Solid on Your Feet

Join us for this workshop presented by Ginger McMurchie, Consultant, Senior Care Solutions. In this presentation you will learn about:

• How to make your home a safe-haven for you and your loved ones
• How to respond if you or your loved one has a fall
• Facts related to the cost and long-term effects of falling
• How to remain safely independent

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Time: 12 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Folsom Senior & Arts Center 48 Natoma Street Folsom, CA 95630
Cost: FREE!
To Register: Please contact Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center (916) 971-0893

Yes I Can! Kaiser Point West

The primary goal of this series is to provide caregivers of family members with hope, encouragement, and practical support. Each class will introduce you to basic information and techniques that will be of immediate use to you in your role as a caregiver. This series is co-sponsored by Del Oro, Kaiser Permanente Alzheimer’s/Dementia Program and the Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California. Please stay tuned for speaker & topic information.

Date: Thursdays, October 9 – 30
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Kaiser Permanente
Point West Medical Offices – Conference Room - TBD
1650 Response Road, Sacramento, CA 95825
Cost: FREE!
To Register: Please contact Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center (916) 971-0893

Yes I Can! Grass Valley

A series of FREE classes to help empower you as you care for a loved one. Please stay tuned for speaker and topic information

Date: Mondays, October 6 – 27 & November 3 – 17
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Sierra Nevada Home Care 1020 McCourtney Road Grass Valley, CA 95949
Cost: FREE!
To Register: Please contact Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center
(916) 971-0893 or (800) 635-0220

Facing Daily Difficulties of Caregiving

Join us for a FREE workshop, presented by Maria Ciscoe, Certified Activities Director. Maria will share her insight regarding the messages a person has difficulty communicating as well as the sometimes bizarre behaviors caregivers face daily. Once we understand the reason a person is agitated or resistant to care, we are in a better place to provide our loved ones with quality care. In this presentation, you will learn about:

• Identifying behavioral challenges and effective strategies to cope
• Consideration of environment and approach
• Providing activities that reinforce belonging and security

Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Yuba City Senior Center 777 Ainsley Avenue Yuba City, CA 95991
Cost: FREE!
To Register: Please contact Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center (916) 971-0893

Save the Date! In honor of National Family Caregiver Month

Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center will be celebrating with special guest presenter, Maggie Marshall, on Friday, November 14, 2008 from 9 –11:30 a.m. at the Double Tree Hotel, Sacramento. More details to follow!

There are many other fun, informative, and educational workshops on the horizon. Please check the website regularly for updates or telephone (800) 635-0220.