Being a family caregiver for an aging parent can be challenging and emotionally taxing. Here, we will discuss strategies for dealing with difficult, aging parents and taking care of yourself in the process. Register here: https://forms.gle/LFb9GvMoaWwy7RWg9
September is Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month! Join Caregiver Wellness Advocate Jenny Stang to learn the warning signs of suicide and resources for help. Friday, September 4th 10 a.m. via Zoom *Education stipend opportunity Register here: https://forms.gle/rgwpmAgRG8xpGhYC9
Join Jenny Stang, LMSW as we explore the causes for and tips to manage some of the more exhausting expressions of dementia. Friday, September 11th @ 10 am via Zoom. Register here: https://forms.gle/x71ULvBVEbJXfkc58
Friends of Olivia Adult Respite Night. FREE evening for adults with special abilities. September 12 from 3:30–7:30 PM Registration is required: REGISTER HERE
The responsibility of caring for someone you love can be challenging. It is important that you are empowered to seek out moments to connect, refresh, and recharge. Art creation and appreciation might be a strategy that you can include in your plan for self-care. Friday, September 18th @ 10 a.m. via Zoom. Register here: https://forms.gle/i9bY5VABWZSTGCfy7
Whether you consider yourself religious, spiritual, secular or anything in between there are health benefits associated with developing a practice. Join Caregiver Outreach Specialist Jenny Stang as we delve into the benefits of having a spiritual practice. Friday, September 25th @ 10 a.m. via Zoom. Register Here: https://forms.gle/zvvt7BEXSz7HYm4D8
Caregiving can slowly turn “what I do” into “who I am.” Explore role identity, the pressure to stay useful, and ways to reconnect with the person who exists beyond caregiving. October 2nd @10:00 am via Zoom Register HERE
When someone depends on you, it can feel like there is always more you should be doing. We’ll explore guilt, unrealistic standards, and how to define “enough” based on real needs, limits, and capacity. October 9th @ 10:00 am via Zoom Register HERE
Advocacy doesn’t happen only in meetings, phone calls, and paperwork. It happens in the body, too. Learn how sustained vigilance and responsibility can affect caregivers physically and explore ways to support the body carrying the work. *Education stipend opportunity October 16th @10:00 am via Zoom Register HERE
