A day of workshops to empower families with solutions, ideas and knowledge on the challenges of aging presented by professionals focused on positive aging. In order to… Become aware of entitlements and benefits that will help pay for long term care. What legal tools do you need? Become prepared to be a family caregiver with information that will save you time, stress and resources. Learn what Alzheimer’s disease is and isn’t and what can be done. Gain tools to help with challenging behaviors, resistance and family discord. Find answers to the emotional dilemmas that family caregiving presents. Don’t lose time away from work or extended family – become an empowered family. It takes a village to provide good care and we live in a supportive community. Caregiving Statistics
Speakers:
Caregiving increases with age: 78% of all caregiving is provided by the family (mostly spouse or adult child). The average age of a caregiver who is caring for someone over 50 is 63. The average length of caregiving is 10 years. Michael Nelson, MD, Diablo Neurology, Lafayette, CA “Alzheimer’s Disease & Its Growth: Will it Happen to Mom, Dad and Me?”
Michael Hanson, Elder Law Attorney
“Planning for the Cost of Long Term Care—What Legal Tools Will I Need?”
Cazeaux Nordstrum, MA, MFT, Private Practice
“The Emotional Tightrope: Learning How to Keep Balance While Caring for Aging Family Members”
Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Executive Director, Eldercare Services
“The Power of Love/Care & Forgiveness”
Breakout Session Leaders: Robin Bon Fredericks, NP, Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Neurology | Jane Prysty, RN, Hospice of the East Bay | Dawn White, MPH, CMC, Eldercare Services | Chris Rose-Franks, PTA, MA, CMC, Eldercare Services
