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.
ENROLLMENT
UC Berkeley and LBNL Faculty, Staff, Visiting Scholars, and Postdocs:
- Click on the "date" or "enroll" hyperlink to the UCB Learning Center.
- Enter your CalNet Passphrase.
- Click "Submit."
Spring 2026 Workshops
Caring Beyond the Distance: Practical Steps for Long‑Distance Caregiving
Tuesday, January 13th; Noon – 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Margot Nijsure, MA, NHA, Owner, Montclair Elder Services
Long-distance caregiving comes with unique challenges, from coordinating medical care to staying connected and being prepared for emergencies. This workshop offers practical guidance to help you navigate those responsibilities with confidence. Whether you are new to caregiving or unsure of your next steps, it provides a place to begin and build the skills you need.
Caregiver Resilience and Self Care
Tuesday, February 10th, Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Christina Irving, LCSW - Family Caregiver Alliance
Long-distance caregiving comes with unique challenges, from coordinating medical care to staying connected and being prepared for emergencies. This workshop offers practical guidance to help you navigate those responsibilities with confidence. Whether you are new to caregiving or unsure of your next steps, it provides a place to begin and build the skills you need.
Communicating with Someone with Memory Loss
Tuesday, March 24th; Noon – 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Natasha Boissier, LCSW - Elder Care Counselor - Be Well At Work
Effective communication with individuals living with memory loss requires patience, empathy and adapting new ways of communicating. Instead of relying on logic and memory, new strategies must be adapted in order to foster connection, co-opoperation and wellbeing for both th care partner and the care receiver.
Financial Planning for Longterm Care
Thu 12/11; Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Kenneth Leung, Beyond Financial Services
With the rising costs of medical and care expenses, affording longterm care for yourself or a loved one can be daunting. Solutions require accessing all, or a combination of, personal and financial resources, insurance benefits, public benefits and legal planning. Join us to learn more about financial planning for longterm care, as well as the 2026 eligibility criteria for Medi-cal, known as Medicaid in other states, which provides financial assistance for care in the home or in a skilled nursing facility.
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.