Working adults in the “autumn” of their careers find that they are juggling work and aging family dilemmas – causing loss of pay or employer dissatisfaction with their performance or absence.

When concerns of aging family members become part of your every day, when they interfere with work, your health or other relationships, you may need to join a support group.

Feelings of guilt are normal when placing a loved one in a home or having to make similar tough decisions. Speaker Jean Tokarek, MPA, CMC, will give tips on how to let go of guilt and the important on self-care.

When concerns of aging family members become part of your every day, when they interfere with work, your health or other relationships, you may need to join a support group.

Working adults in the “autumn” of their careers find that they are juggling work and aging family dilemmas – causing loss of pay or employer dissatisfaction with their performance or absence.

Support Group at Mercy Retirement in Oakland, facilitated by Eileen Zagelow, BA, CMC, Professional Geriatric Care Manager, Eldercare Services.

Support Group facilitated by Sylvia Gandolfo, MSW, CMC, Professional Geriatric Care Manager, Eldercare Services.

This Workshop Covers:
• An overview of Dementia
• Practical applications and situations
• A short film on how to communicate with those with dementia more effectively
• Self-Care: managing stress, caregiver relief