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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 6, 2009

Contact:
Bonnie Lawrence
(415) 434-3388 ext. 312 or
e-mail: blawrence(at)caregiver(dot)org

Celebrating Older Americans Month

Family Caregiver Alliance Events

SAN FRANCISCO—Family Caregiver Alliance is pleased to honor Older Americans Month in May with a wide variety of workshops and activities designed to offer families the tools they need to care for loved ones with chronic or debilitating illnesses such as Alzheimer?s disease and stroke. FCA’s events, held throughout the Bay Area, are all free or low-cost.

Take Time to Smell the Roses

• Where/When: Burlingame, Wednesday, May 13, 2009; 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Sponsor: Family Caregiver Alliance

• Content: A free-one day retreat designed for family caregivers. The day will include discussions about the emotional journey of caring for someone with a chronic illness, caregiver self-care, meditation and movement, journaling and capturing life stories. Presenters include author Beatrice Bailey, FCA?s Donna Schempp and Judith Pruess-Mellow.

• Contact: Call Jennifer Hull at (415) 434-3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org

• Registration: Pre-registration required.

Decisions, Directions and Reflections

• Where/When: San Rafael, Saturday, May 16, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Sponsors: Family Caregiver Alliance and Senior Access

• Content: Deciding if and when to move your family member from home to a care facility can be the hardest decision a caregiver makes. Whether you are currently thinking about a move or just need to know more, this free workshop will help you to learn about options for long-term care and understand how your beliefs and feelings about moving your family member can impact your decision.

• Contact: Call Jennifer Hull at (415) 434-3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org

• Registration: Pre-registration required.

There Must Be A Better Way Than This!

• Where/When: Antioch, Saturday, May 16, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Sponsors: Family Caregiver Alliance and Antioch Senior Citizens Club

• Content: We aren't born knowing how to communicate with someone with dementia. There are simple tools and tips that you can learn to make caregiving easier and to continue feeling a connection with your loved one. This half-day workshop will combine a lecture format with state-of-the-art videos and time to discuss individual situations.

• Contact: Call Jennifer Hull at (415) 434-3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org

• Registration: Pre-registration required.

Take Time to Smell the Roses

• Where/When: Fremont, Monday, May 18, 2009; 9:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

• Sponsors: On Lok Lifeways, City of Fremont Family Caregiver Support Program and Family Caregiver Alliance

• Content: A free one-day retreat designed for family caregivers. Enjoy a visit to Ardenwood Historic Farm, a 19th century estate including a beautiful mansion and elaborate Victorian gardens, a catered lunch, tips for preventing caregiver burnout and a chance to build connections through rhythm.

• Contact: Call Jennifer Hull at (415) 434-3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org

• Registration: Pre-registration required (waiting list).

There Must Be A Better Way Than This!

• Where/When: San Francisco, Saturday, May 30, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

• Sponsors: Family Caregiver Alliance and California Pacific Medical Center

• Content: We aren't born knowing how to communicate with someone with dementia. There are simple tools and tips that you can learn to make caregiving easier and to continue feeling a connection with your loved one. This half-day workshop will combine a lecture format with state-of-the-art videos and time to discuss individual situations.

• Contact: Call Jennifer Hull at (415) 434-3388 or Email jhull@caregiver.org

• Registration: Pre-registration required.

Family Caregiver Alliance offers programs to support and sustain the important work of families and friends caring for loved ones with chronic, disabling health conditions. FCA offers programs at national and local levels. A wealth of caregiving advice, resource listings, newsletters, fact sheets, research reports, policy updates and discussion groups are available free on our website. Visit www.caregiver.org or call (800) 445-8106 for more information.

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