What: Join us for an informative conversation for caregivers of those with dementia. During this educational series we will discuss caring for the caregiver, community resources, elder care options, advanced planning, legal planning, financial planning, ambiguous loss, and information about palliative care and hospice.
When: This four part program will take place on Fridays, March 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Where: This event takes place in-person at Eskaton Village, Grass Valley located at 625 Eskaton Circle, Grass Valley
Registration: This is a free event, but space is limited and registration is required. Click here to register today.
Questions: Linda Aeschliman at (530) 648-0592 or linda.aeschliman@dignityhealth.org
Program Schedule:
March 7: Caring for the Caregiver with Judy Kautz, LCSW, AOP Coordinator
Caregiving is full of daily challenges. Meet others who understand what you are experiencing, and learn why self-care is the key to successfully caring for your loved one.
March 14: Community Resources, Elder Care Options and Advance Care Planning with Judy
Kautz, LCSW
Nevada County has a wealth of local programs that are here to help. Connect to this network of support so that you will have the information and assistance you need, every step of the way. Learn about different types of care in the home and in facilities, how to access information about options and costs and plan for what’s right for your family. ADHC, POA, POLST what a confusing alphabet soup of advance planning documents! Judy will walk you through them and explain the “what, why, how, when”.
March 21: Legal and Financial Planning with Dylan Hendricks, J.D. and Heather
Thorpe, CFP®, AAMS ®
Local experts Dylan Hendricks, J.D., and Heather Thorpe, CFP®, AAMS ® will share best practice information about what every caregiver needs to know to handle these challenging topics with knowledge, confidence, and calm. An “ask the expert” opportunity will be included covering general financial and legal topics.
MARCH 28:
1) Ambiguous Loss: Where Absence and Presence Reside at the Same Table Barbara Larsen, M.A. Ed. will explore with caregivers the many levels of losing a loved one with Alzheimer's disease; and, through a series of experiential activities, begin to take positive steps for increasing tolerance of the unknown.
2) Representatives from Foothills Compassionate Care will discuss with caregivers information about palliative care and hospice care including what these services include, how and when to access them, and how these services are paid for.
FOR RESPITE CARE: If you need someone to care for your loved one with dementia so you can attend these workshops or if you have other questions or concerns, please contact Linda Aeschliman at 530-648-0592 or linda.aeschliman@commonspirit.org.
Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Outreach Program (AOP) of Western Nevada County
A joint program of Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital and Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation