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A Breath of Fresh Air: Caregivers in Community


Join us on the last Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm for a gentle stroll through campus. We will be together for 45 minutes and will practice various stretching and breathing exercises. Please let us know if you are coming. We meet at the Campanile by the north facing stairs.

Elder Care Current Workshops

The Elder Care program offers monthly educational workshops and webinars on topics related to aging and caregiving presented by professionals and peer advocates. 

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Fall 2025 Workshops 

Legal Planning for Long Term Care

Thu 9/18; Noon – 1:30 pm, via Zoom 

Speaker: Will Doyle, Esq./ Fedo, Katter and Suzuki

This workshop will provide an overview of estate planning with a focus on longterm care for yourself or a loved one. We will discuss the essential components of longterm care planning, including durable power of attorney for finance, advance healthcare directive, conservatorship, and living trusts. We will also review how to qualify or prepare to qualify for Medi-Cal which is the only government insurance that covers in home care and ongoing longterm care in a skilled nursing facility. The presenter is knowledgable and presents infomation in a straightforward manner.

Registration coming soon

Preventing Falls for Older Adults

Thu 10/23, Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom 

Speaker: Asher Hoffman, Vital Link Medical Systems

This workshop designed for family caregivers will provide information about fall prevention for seniors, designed to enhance safety at home and in the community. Participants will learn practical strategies, including home modifications, exercises and the importance of vision health, all aimed at reducing the risk of falls.  The Medical Alert system will also be highlighted as an important tool for fall detection. 

Registration coming soon

Responding to Resistance in Elder Care

Tue 11/6; Noon – 1:30 pm, via Zoom 

Speaker: Donna Schemp, LCSW

We experience resistance when someone doesn’t do, say, think what we want them to.
Outside of just “NO!”, there is “I don’t want to,” “I don’t have to,” and “I won’t.” Or “You’re
just trying to control me.” When caring for someone, especially with dementia, the caregiver
is often frustrated by these responses to their best efforts to provide the best care. In this workshop we examine some of the causes and solutiond for dealing with resistance.

Registration coming soon

Fostering Connection with Your Elders Over the Holidays

Thu 12/11; Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom

Speaker: Christa Kagin, MAET-ATR - Manager of Hummingbird Project Services – East Bay & North Bay, Therapeutic Activity Therapist

In this workshop, family caregivers will be introduced to creative ways of engaging loved ones so as to nurture the relationship between caregiver and care receiver. With so much time spent providing care, time to pause and connect as friends can be overlooked. Participants will learn ways to put meaning into daily interactions and suggestions for making outings fresh and fun for all.

Registration coming soon

Caregiver Connect Support Group

A support group for UC Berkeley and LBL employees concerned about or caring for an adult.  

Whether you are caring for or concerned about an aging parent or a loved one with a chronic illness or disability, these sessions offer an opportunity to obtain information and coping strategies, as well as connect with other caregivers on campus.

 Every 1st Tuesday & 3rd Friday of the Month | 11 am - Noon via Zoom        

Email kpatchell@berkeley.edu for Zoom link and bCal Scheduling Notifications.

These small group meetings are facilitated by Elder Care Counselor Natasha Boissier, LCSW. 

Be Well at Work Events

Be Well at Work offers a variety of workshops throughout the semester. Topics presented focus on stress management and regenerative activities such as yoga, cooking, and dancing. Learn more about our current offerings