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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).

Join the elder care listserv

Join the Elder Care listserv!

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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

UC Berkeley Campanile

A Breath of Fresh Air

Join your fellow employee caregivers for a restorative break on July 28th and August 25th from 4-5pm for a gentle, 45-minute stroll through campus.

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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: Mindfulness for Caregivers

Wednesday, July 22nd, Noon - 1 pm at the Tang Center

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In-Person Event: Self-Compassion for Caregivers

Tuesday, August 11th, Noon - 1 pm at the Tang Center

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.