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.
ENROLLMENT
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Springs 2025 Workshops
Reviving the Joy of Being Together: Creative Engagement Ideas for Caregivers
Thursday, January 23rd, Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Christa Kagin, Hummingbird Project Manager
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.
Technology: Enhancing Quality of Life for Older Adults
Tuesday, February 11th, Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Veronica Sibley, Senior Alternatives
In this presentation, Veronica will share insghts as to how technology enhances the lives of seniors today. You will learn about tools that simplify every day tasks, connect eders with loves ones, open up new realms of entertainment and engagement, as well as provide safety features that give family carergivers peace of mind.
Financial Planning for Longterm Care
Thursday, March 13th Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Kenneth Leung, Partner, Beyond Financial Services
With rising costs of medical and longterm care expenses, planning for Long Term Care for yourself or a loved one can be complex and challenging. Solutions require all, or a combination of, the coordination of the family’s personal and financial resources, insurance benefits, and public benefits planning. Come learn more about the various Financial Planning options to cover costs due to aging and illness, either for yourself or someone you are caring for.
Knowing Your Hospital and Nursing Home RIghts
Tuesday, April 15th, Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Maura Gibney, MSW Executive Director, California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform (CANHR)
In this workshop, Maura will provide important information related to understanding your (or someone you are caring for) hospital and nursing home discharge rights. It has become increasingly important for consumers to know what can be done to advocate for their care, as well as appeal a hospital's decision about the care plan, especially as it is affected by a premature discharge or lack of coordinated longterm care. Maura will also explain CalAIM Community Supports, a new Medi-cal program that assists people to stay out of institutions and remain living independently.
Holding On and Letting Go: Family Caregiving & Grief
Tuesday, May 13th, Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Natasha Boissier, Elder Care Counselor
Holding On and Letting Go is a spiritual practice for some, but for family caregivers of people living with serious illness, it is a daily practice of identifying what is still possible and letting go of what is no longer possible. This workshop will highlight effective starategies for staying connected while confronting loss. Anticipatory grief and ambiguous loss, two specific types of grief experienced by caregivers, will be discussed and we will explore supportive resources for participants to consider as they care for their loved ones.
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.