A Breath of Fresh Air: Caregivers in Community
Join us on the last Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm for a campus stroll with your fellow caregivers.
We will meet at the Campanile. We will be in community together for about 30-45 min and will stop along the way to practice breathing and mindfulness exercises.
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:
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- Enter your CalNet Passphrase.
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Fall 2024 Workshops
Family Dynamics and Caregiving
Tuesday, September 10th, Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Christina Irving, LCSW, Family Caregiver Alliance
Communicating and sharing responsibilities with family members around caregiving for a loved one can be challenging. Changing roles and long-standing family dynamics can make the already stressful experience of caregiving even more complicated. Join us to learn about how caregiver relationships can be affected, and how to encourage cooperation, set boundaries, and communicate more effectively.
Legal Planning for Long-Term Care
Tuesday, October 8th, Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Will Doyle, Associate Attorney, Kato, Feder, and Suzuki LLP
This workshop will provide an overview of estate planning with a focus on long-term care for yourself or a loved one. We will discuss the essential components of long-term care planning, including durable power of attorney for finance, advanced healthcare directives, conservatorship, and living trusts. We will also review how to qualify or prepare to qualify for Medi-Cal which is the only insurance that covers ongoing long-term care in a skilled nursing facility. The presenter is knowledgeable and makes long-term care planning easy to understand.
Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
Tuesday, November 12th, Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Denise Steckel, Community Educator, Alzheimer's Association of Northern California
If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, or another chronic illness, it's never too early to put financial plans in place. Join us to learn about the benefits of early planning, how to prepare for future care costs, and how to manage someone else's finances.
An Update on Alzheimer's: Assessment, Treatment and Prevention
Tuesday, December 10th, Noon - 1:30 pm, via Zoom
Speaker: Serggio Lanatta, Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology, UCSF Memory and Aging Center
You will learn about the pathophysiology of Alzheimer’s disease, the typical and atypical clinical manifestations of this disease, and recent advances in diagnosis and treatment.
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.