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March 2017
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Are Your Ducks in a Row?
Presented by: Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Founder of Eldercare Services We will address the elements and tools needed for a long life as well as the importance of planning for the journey. Note: this event is being held off-site, see below for information. No fee, but advanced registration is required.
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Covering the Cost of Rehab
Speaker Series: Covering the Cost of Rehab – Using Legal Planning Tools to cover the cost with Medicare & Medi-Cal Presented by Brian O’Toole, Hanson O’Toole, LLP, Elder Law Attorney Financial, legal and logistical issues that confront those who need to rehabilitate in a skilled nursing home and how to plan accordingly. What rules does Medicare follow when determining eligibility for skilled nursing care coverage? When Medicare benefits are exhausted and skilled nursing is still required, how does one transition…
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Dementia: Understanding Behaviors & Finding Solutions
Presented by: Gillian Notman, CMC No fee. Advanced registration required. Classes are intended for family caregivers or those dealing with the challenges of aging. Questions? Call 866-760-1808 or email [email protected]
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05
The Elephant in the Room
The Elephant in the Room: Difficult Conversations We All Should Have Presented by: Katie O’Donnell, MSW, CMC A workshop to empower family caregivers with the right tools for sensitive topics. A guide to sensitive conversations that must take place to promote independence and quality of life as we age. Katie will discuss how to have the “difficult” conversations with ourselves, our children and our spouses regarding real and imagined challenges we may encounter in later years. She will tackle tough…
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Positive Aging
This month’s Speaker Series event is: Positive Aging Presented by: Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Founder of Eldercare Services Aging is a Journey. As we walk the path of aging, how can we inject new ideas for positive, hopeful, expansive and intriguing lives? No fee, but advanced registration is required.
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Life Enhancing Activities for those with Dementia
Presented by: Eldercare Services Location: Pleasant Hill Senior Center Understanding the value and benefit of engaging in meaningful, stimulating and social activities for adults with dementia. Hands on demonstrations of specific activities designed to help alleviate some behavior changes. Discussions on creating moments of joy. Fee $6 Registration required, call 925-682-0896
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Caring for the Caregiver
Presented by: Eldercare Services Location: Pleasant Hill Senior Center Red flags to burnout, emotional communication and empathic responses. Fee $6 Registration required, call 925-682-0896
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Are Your Ducks in a Row?
Presented by: Katie O’Donnell, MSW, CMC, Professional Care Manager, Eldercare Services We will address the elements and tools needed for a long life as well as the importance of planning for the journey. No fee, but advanced registration is required.
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Eating for a Healthy Body, Mind, Spirit and Life
This class is now full – Please call Eldercare Services at (866) 760-1808 if you would like to be added to the wait list. Presented by: Pamela McDonald, FNP How Diet and Gene Interactions Impact Health and Disease. No fee, but advanced registration is required.
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Brain Remodeling
Presented by: Eldercare Services Location: Pleasant Hill Senior Center Learn how you can repair damage done by stress to your brain. The power of “mindfulness”, simple ways to change your chromosomes. It’s never too late to be a better you! Fee $6 Registration required, call 925-682-0896
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