November 9, 2022 | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM PST | Online
 
November is National Family Caregivers Month.
 
Caregiving can feel at times like a thankless job. This November, we celebrate those who lovingly take on extra everyday tasks for those who may not be able to do so for themselves. Whether it's bathing; cleaning; cooking; shopping; or comforting family or the friends we consider family, caregivers need our support too. These individuals often dedicate much of their free time caring for others. This workshop will take a closer look at resources available to those who give that extra care, as well as offer tips for self-care, advocacy, and ways to de-stress.
 
Virtual Presentation via Zoom
Audience: Caregivers and Friends & Family of Caregivers
Duration: 45 Minutes
Hosted by: Glenn Ellis, MPH, CHCE
 
To register for this event, click the button below.

November 8, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM PST | Online
 
For centuries, we've known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to make lifestyle choices that may help you keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
 
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October 26, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST | Online
 
Maintaining a balance between taking care of loved ones and setting healthy boundaries for yourself can be challenging. Learn how to express your own needs without guilt, strike a healthy balance between caregiving and self-care, and tips for negotiating compromises with a licensed therapist.
 
Fine print: Certificates of attendance are provided at no cost. CEUs are not provided. Everyone who registers will receive the webinar recording & resource info 24 hours after the live event.
 
About the instructor: Jaymi Dormaier is a Licensed Master Social Worker with ten years of experience in the mental health field. In Jaymi's career as a social worker and therapist she has worked with diverse populations focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, foster care, adoption, homelessness, and addiction. She is passionate about helping others live a life they love.
 
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October 25, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST | Online
 
The complicated nature of mental illnesses can make relationships challenging, and caregiver stress — the emotional and physical stress of caregiving — is common. Learn strategies to set boundaries, respond to difficult behavior, and manage your own stress in this one-hour webinar with a licensed therapist.
 
About the instructor: Jaymi Dormaier is a Licensed Master Social Worker with ten years of experience in the mental health field. In Jaymi's career as a social worker and therapist she has worked with diverse populations focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, foster care, adoption, homelessness, and addiction. She is passionate about helping others live a life they love.
 
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September 30, 2022 | 5:30 AM - 7:00 AM PST  | Online
 
Caring for a family member or friend with dementia can be financially challenging. There is a range of financial support available, but getting to grips with the system can be tricky.
 
This session explores the range of carers’ rights and benefits and the types of assessments and support available.
 
The various benefits will be described, and there will be an opportunity to reflect and apply this to your own situation.
 
This session is for you if you would like to …

• Gain a better understanding of the rights and benefits available to you and the person you care for
• Spend time with experienced healthcare professionals who will answer your questions in a safe, supportive environment
• Meet other people who are taking care of a friend or family member with dementia in a similar situation

 
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September 14, 2022 through November 2, 2022
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM EST | Online
 
The Dementia Information Series is a comprehensive 8-week series on Wednesday evenings is designed for families who are caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. You can understand the disease, learn how it affects your relative, how to access support in the home and community, how to cope, and how to communicate.
 
Register as early as possible to reserve a spot for this popular education event.
 
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September 14, 2022 through November 2, 2022 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM PST | Online - FREE
 
The Dementia Information Series is a comprehensive 8-week series on Wednesday evenings is designed for families who are caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. You can understand the disease, learn how it affects your relative, how to access support in the home and community, how to cope, and how to communicate.
 
Register as early as possible to reserve a spot for this popular education event.
 
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September 13, 2022 |9:45 AM - 11:30 15 PST | Online
 
This webinar hosted by the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio will discuss incontinence products in the context of caregiving. It will be presented by Janet Firestone, National Account Executive Medicaid, Principle Business Enterprises/ Tranquility Products.
 
To RSVP and obtain access instructions, call Jennifer Forshey at (419) 725-6983, or email her by clicking on the button below
 
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Caregivers Count 12th Annual Conference
 
Saturdays, September 10 - October 1, 2022, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT | Online
 
The 12th Annual Caregivers Count Conference is tailored specifically for family or informal caregivers who are caring for older adults.
 
The conference will be held for four consecutive weeks, September 10, 17, 24, and October 1. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from informative speakers as well as senior service agencies to learn about supportive services.
 
This year’s conference format will be streamed live via Zoom.
 
Sessions will also be recorded so that caregivers can refer back to them after the conference.
 
EVENT TOPICS:
 
September 10, 2022: Keynote: A Holistic Approach to Self-Care ( Jenn Chan, Senior Shower Project)
 
September 17, 2022: Strategies for Dementia Caregiving (Tami Anastasia, Dementia Caregiver Educator & Trainer)
 
September 24, 2022: Introduction to Long-Term Care (Vanessa Souza, Alzheimer's Association)
 
October 1, 2022: Fall Prevention & Home Safety (Santa Clara County Fire Department; Jenn Schachner, Lecturer @ San Jose State University)
 
To register for this event, click the button below.

September 13, 2022 | 9:45 AM - 11:30 AM PST | Online
 
This webinar hosted by the Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio will discuss incontinence products in the context of caregiving. It will be presented by Janet Firestone, National Account Executive Medicaid, Principle Business Enterprises/ Tranquility Products.
 
To RSVP and obtain access instructions, call Jennifer Forshey at (419) 725-6983, or email her by clicking on the red button below
 
To register for this event, click the button below.

September 8, 2022 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM PST | Online
 
Understanding why people experience things differently can help to ease tension & increase acceptance. Discuss the caregiving experience, the stages of emotional response, and learn how to respond and cope in this one-hour seminar with a licensed therapist.
 
Fine print: Certificates of attendance are provided at no cost. CEUs are not provided. Everyone who registers will receive the webinar recording & resource info 24 hours after the live event.
 
About the instructor: Jaymi Dormaier is a Licensed Master Social Worker with ten years of experience in the mental health field. In Jaymi's career as a social worker and therapist she has worked with diverse populations focusing on anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, foster care, adoption, homelessness, and addiction. She is passionate about helping others live a life they love.
 
To register for this event, click the button below.

September 7, 2022 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM PST | Online
 
This event aims to explain how dementia can affect language and communication. There will be an opportunity to explore the emotional impact of a breakdown in communication / relationships for a carer and the person with dementia and to identify strategies to help establish effective and meaningful interactions.
 
This session is for you if:

• you would like to gain a better understanding of how communication can be affected for a person with dementia
• you would like to learn about different strategies to support a persons ability to communicate and understand
• you want to spend time with experienced healthcare professionals who will answer your questions in a safe, supportive environment
• you would like to meet other people who are taking care of a friend or family member with dementia in a similar situation

 
To register for this event, click the button below.

Caregiving responsibilities can cause a lot of stress. Jerry Fenter and Helen Bauer from The Heart of Hospice podcast will talk about the benefits of streamlining caregiving tasks and how to create a “caregiving village.” They’ll also share ways caregivers can reduce stress by caring for themselves – mind, body, and spirit.
 
Participants will learn about:

• How to streamline caregiving tasks
• How to create a caregiving village
• Caring for the caregiver – mind, body, and spirit
• How to utilize stress management techniques
  

 When: Wednesday, August 31, from 11am to Noon (Pacific)
Where: ONLINE
Cost: N o charge

Community Connection of Northeast Oregon Inc. Presents - Powerful Tools for Caregivers, Free 6-week Class Series
 
This FREE class series meets once a week for 6 weeks. Lean ways to cope with the challenges and meet the needs of family caregiving. Class size is limited, and registration is required. This course will be held virtually via ZOOM at a computer near you!
 
1st class starts September 13, 2022, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM PST and runs for 6 weeks.
 
Register now - Kathy @ 541-963-3186 or kathyg@ccno.org

August 4, 2022 | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM PST | Online
 
Conversations with Dr. Tam Cummings - A Monthly Education Series for the Dementia Caregiver

Dr. Tam Cummings will discuss common behaviors witnessed by dementia family caregivers including:

• Cursing
  
• Movement changes
  
• Hunting and gathering
• Accusations of theft
• Taking away the car keys
• Sundowning
• Bathroom issues, including toileting and bathing
  
• Bedtime issues
  

We will also review the five senses which addresses changes leading to potentially dangerous or annoying behaviors. Stress relief tips will be shared, and handouts will include materials to self-measure caregiver stress and self-compassion.
 
Questions can be directed to VirtualSeminars@arden-courts.org.
 
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National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS) Presents - Choosing a Health Care Power of Attorney
 
This webinar on advance care planning and healthcare decision making will focus on four critical elements in healthcare decision making and advance care planning:

1. How do you help someone identify the person “who” can serve as a healthcare power of attorney?
2. What options exist for people who have no unpaid supports in their lives? What is the role of the service provider and how can we help people find that person “who” can serve as a decision maker?
3. What are the implications of culture on helping someone identify “who” can be their healthcare power of attorney?
4. What is the role of state surrogate decision making laws in designating “who” will make a healthcare decision?

 
This webinar will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 from 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM PST

Oregon Care Partners' featured webinar this week is "How Communication Influences Care in the Non-Dementia Adult Population" starting Tuesday, July 19 at 5:30 pm. Join this webinar to learn how your personal communication style impacts interactions and outcomes with the person in your care and gain strategies to create more positive results.

Oregon Care Partners
Webinar - Safe Medication use in Older Adults
Wednesday, July 13 at 1:00 pm

This important webinar can help anyone who is assisting an older adult with medications learn about age-related risk factors and understand the importance of regular medication reviews. This class will help you monitor for adverse medication side effects and improve communication with doctors and pharmacists.