Family Caregiver Education Series

Join us for a six-week comprehensive series providing educational opportunities for family caregivers to learn about resources and strategies in providing quality care for their loved ones.

Class/Event Fee: Free

6 to 8 p.m.
Conrad E. Anderson, M.D. Auditorium, Rooms A & B
Washington West, 2500 Mowry Ave., Fremont

Schedule of Topics

August 4 -- Taking Care of the Caregiver
How to cope as a caregiver and why it is important to take care of oneself, complimentary therapies and stress reduction tips.

August 11 -- Advocacy for Caregivers
Communicating effectively with health care professionals, patient navigation tips, and problem solving.

August 18 -- Day-to-Day Aspects of Caregiving
An overview on transportation, nutrition for the caregiver, and medication management.

August 25 -- Managing Family Dynamics in Caregiving
Tips for navigating family dynamics and decision making, caregiving from a distance, recognizing when it is time to transition from the home to a skilled nursing facility, and discussion on hospice and palliative care.

September 1 -- Legal and Financial Affairs
Understanding health care benefits including Medicare benefits and post- acute care benefits, assessing legal affairs, including wills, taxes, and advance directives, POLST (Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment).

September 10 -- Panel Discussion
Panel discussion featuring caregiving experts to provide resource information and support tips.

To register or for more information, visit www.whhs.com/events or call 1-800-963-7070.