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Elder Care Program

University Health Services, Tang Center (3rd Floor)
2222 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94720-4300

Phone: (510) 643-7754
Email: employeeassistance@berkeley.edu

Accessibility/Accommodation Requirements

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) or information about campus mobility access features in order to fully participate in these services, please contact Karen Patchell at kpatchell@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible (at least 3–5 days in advance of the event).

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Support Group: Caregiver Connect

This groups meets on the 1st Tuesday and 3rd Friday of every month at 11 am. Please email kpatchell@berkeley.edu to register

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Monthly Meditation and Mindfulness for Faculty and Staff

In-Person: First Wednesday of the Month, 12:15 pm - 12:45 pm Virtual: Third Thursday of the Month, 2 pm - 2:20 pm

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In-Person Event: A Breath of Fresh Air: Campus Caregivers in Community

Join us for A Breath of Fresh Air the last Tuesday of each month* at 4 pm to connect with fellow caregivers as we take a leisurely 45 minute stroll through campus.

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Live Webinar: Legal Planning for Long Term Care

Thursday, September 18th, Noon - 1:30 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Preventing Falls for Older Adults

Thursday, October 23rd, Noon - 1:30 pm via Zoom

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Live Webinar: Responding to Resistance in Elder Care

Thursday, November 6th, Noon - 1:30 pm via Zoom

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Live webinar: Fostering Connection with Your Elders Over the Holidays

Thursday, December 11th, Noon - 1:30 pm via Zoom

Be Well at Work - Elder Care Program

Elder Care offers confidential, free assistance to UC Berkeley faculty, staff, visiting scholars, and postdocs who are caring for or concerned about an elder or dependent adult. These services are also provided to Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory employees.

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