Upcoming Seminars

Caregiver Matters 101 Next workshop March 1st, 2010

What it is:

Caregiver Matters 101 is an interactive two hour session that will address a wide range of caregiver issues and challenges. The purpose of this session  is to demystify ALZ and Dementia and the behavior and conditions that accompany it. New knowledge will empower you and assist you to survive the journey.

Who is this course for:

  • Current family member caregivers
  • About to become family member caregivers
  • Family members who are not the primary caregivers
  • Independent caregivers

What is to Learn:

  • Surviving as a caregiver
  • Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer’s
  • How to effectively manage your caregiver’s role
  • End denial, accept reality and put an end to guilt
  • Gain new tools to successfully communicate with your loved one
  • Discover Behavioral Management strategies
  • Home and public safety measures
  • The truth about Hospice
  • Support groups and respite care

Where: Center for Spiritual Living-Palm Desert

45-630 Portola Avenue  Palm Desert, CA 92260

(ALZ Life Matters is not affiliated with CSL-Palm Desert)

When:     See Upcoming Events Calendar

Cost: $50 per person

Note:     Caregiver Matters 101 attendees who also register for  the Caregiver Pathways course will have their $50 fee  applied to cost of the Caregiver Pathways session.

Register Here

Seminars

Caregiver Pathways Series Slated for March 29th, 2010

What:

The Caregiver Pathways training is an interactive program consists of 6 hours, delivered in 3 two- hour sessions. It will provide you with a blueprint for taking care of yourself and your loved one through more in-depth discussion of topics from Caregiver Matters 101* and role playing to gain further insights and understanding of ALZ, Dementia and associated behavioral patterns.

* See Caregiver Matters 101 Page for comprehensive program details.

Who is this course for:

  • Current family member caregivers
  • About to become family member caregivers
  • Family members who are not primary caregiver
  • Independent caregivers

What is to Learn:

  • Guest subject matter experts in neurology, anger management, brain and memory stimulation and more
  • Legal, financial and medical “must do” action steps
  • Navigate the bureaucratic minefields: VA, Social Security
  • When to place your loved one
  • What placement choices you have
  • User friendly templates & forms to manage all key affairs
  • Discover new resources, information and communities for caregiver survival
  • Receive the ALZ Life Matters Guide that will be your action plan for success

Where: Center for Spiritual Living-Palm Desert

45-630 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260

(ALZ Life Matters is not affiliated with CSL-PD)

Cost: $ 350 per person

Register Here

Seminars