The El Dorado County Health
and Human Services Agency, Family Caregiver Support Program is pleased to
present a free "Aging & Caregiver" education series in South Lake
Tahoe. The series will be held on October 10, 17, 24, 31, and November 7 and 14,
2016, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, 4130 Lake
Tahoe Blvd. The educational series will provide instruction and support for
people who care for or plan to care for an aging family member or friend. Series
topics will include:
- October 10, 2016 – Know the
10 Warning Signs: Early Detection Matters: This training will address the
10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease. Participants will learn what is involved in
getting a diagnosis, risks associated with Alzheimer’s and the benefits of
early detection.
- October 17, 2016 – Aging
and Depression: How to Recognize Symptoms/Access Treatment: This topic will
cover prevalence, signs and symptoms, risk and protective factors, effective therapies,
crisis intervention and support for caregivers.
- October 24, 2016 – A
Journey in Long Term Planning for Long Term: A frank discussion about the
likelihood of needing long term care, documents to have in place and how to
prepare them, and options that may be available to pay for Long Term Care.
- October 31, 2016 – What is
Palliative Care? This discussion will help participants understand the
difference between Hospice vs. Palliative Care, including who qualifies and
services received under this valuable program.
- November 7, 2016 – Medication
Safety: This informative talk will address safety issues regarding prescriptions,
questions to ask your pharmacist and proper storage and disposal.
- November 14, 2016 – Becoming
Dementia-Aware: This session will help caregivers and loved ones better
understand the topic of dementia.
The educational series will be presented by local experts
in their respected fields. Participates may attend one or all of the classes.
The classes are free of charge; donations are accepted. Light refreshments will
be served. The series is offered as an educational opportunity only; no
solicitation of services will be presented.
Advanced registration is requested, but not required for
the series. Please call (530) 621-6151 to register or for questions. For
information about additional services for seniors and caregivers in El Dorado
County, please visit www.edcgov.us/HumanServices.
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