Senior Concerns has expanded their caregiver educational series to include a variety of programs highlighting the various questions and concerns faced by family (unpaid) caregivers. All programs are offered free of charge and run from 4:30pm-6:00pm. Respite is available for caregivers who must bring their loved ones with them. All programs are presented at Senior Concerns, 401 Hodencamp Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360. RSVP to (805) 497-0189 The educational series includes the following workshops: Tuesday 9/10/13 Is it Possible to Cover the Cost of Long-Term Care? Alan B. Ungar CFP® MBA, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Lori Bliss, CSA, Senior Concerns’ CASE MANAGER/SENIOR ADVOCATE Few people have built into their financial planning living in a nursing home, an assisted living facility or needing in home care. Still, it is a harsh reality that about 70 percent of 65-year-olds will need long-term care at some point, and about 30 percent will need it for more than five years. The average daily rate is over $200/day. The sum comes to over $70,000 a year. Out of pocket, Medicaid, long-term care insurance, annuities, a reverse mortgage – there’s no one right answer. Join Alan Ungar and Lori Bliss to discover what options are out there. It is never too early to begin weighing your options and planning for your or a loved one’s future. Thursday, 9/12/13 Caring for the Caregiver Andrea Gallagher, CSA, PRESIDENT, Senior Concerns and Patti Smith, PRESIDENT, Evolution If you are among the 50 million Americans caring for an ill, disabled or elderly loved one, take care! Despite your compassion and commitment, caring for your loved one can be distressing and take a toll on your body, mind and spirit. This workshop will remind you that caregivers are called to a balanced compassion, not martyrdom. Join us to find a wealth of insightful and sensible self-care strategies, all emphasizing caring for yourself as you care for others. Tuesday, 9/17/2013 Grandparents Raising Grandkids Doug Miller, PROGRAM CONSULTANT, Kids and Families Together Are you a grandparent who has given up your retirement or your own plans in order to take on the diapers, daycare, teacher conferences, driver’s education, and everything else that comes along with raising children? Many grandparents today are stepping in to raise their grandchildren when the children’s own parents are not able or willing to do so. In fact, the U.S. Census of 2000 found that over 2.4 million grandparents have responsibility for their Senior Concerns’ Expands Caregiver Educational Series 2-2-2 grandchildren. If you are one of these grandparents, you have made numerous sacrifices in order to provide a better life for your grandchildren. Come join Doug Miller to learn things you can do now to provide the best possible care for your grandchildren while still preserving your own health and well-being. Tuesday, 9/24/13 Caring for a Loved One with Traumatic Brain Injury Denise Buttrey, Executive Director, Brain Injury Center of Ventura County Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a blow or jolt to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the function of the brain. Each year, an estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. sustain a traumatic brain injury. The impact on their families and caregivers is immense. When someone suffers a TBI, the entire family is affected. Studies show that caregivers of people who have suffered a brain injury may experience feelings of burden, distress, anxiety, anger and depression. If you are caring for a partner, spouse, child, relative or close friend with TBI, join Denise Buttrey to learn how to recognize stress and seek support services. Thursday, 10/10/2013 The Ten Signs Your Aging Loved One Needs Help Conejo Senior Resource Network Mom’s fallen and broken her hip; dad’s had a stroke. In a matter of moments their life, and possibly yours has changed. You need help and resources now. Join us and leave with the most important list you will ever have in caring for an aging loved one. Thursday, 10/17/2013 How to Have “The Talk” with Aging Parents Conejo Senior Resource Network There comes a time when an aging family member may no longer be able to live alone, drive, or manage their financial affairs. You want to be proactive instead of reactive about your loved one’s condition and you certainly don’t want to wait till it become a crisis situation. But sometimes “The Talk” never occurs before it’s too late, because talks can be tough. Join us to learn important tips for to prepare for and have successful “Talks” with an aging loved one. More …
