CLASSES

This class provides practical ideas and strategies for choosing and adapting activities that match a person's abilities, interests and can be incorporated into daily routines. Family caregivers will gain insight to promote engagement, connection, and well-being at home.

Learn the importance of documenting care preferences, identifying healthcare decision-makers, and how planning ahead can lead to more respectful, coordinated and compassionate care experiences for patients and their families.

We will be joined by Rachel Reed, Owner of Assured Senior Living Solutions, to talk about challenges and best practices when communicating with your loved one with dementia.

Learn how untreated hearing loss is a major, modifiable risk factor for dementia. We will also be talking about early treatment for hearing loss and the connection between hearing loss and how it affects the brain.

Our guest speaker, Vince Mastro from Thiesen Dueker Modern Wealth Management, will be talking about developing a plan before care is needed, what is long term care, the cost of care, the average length of care, changes of needed care, how to pay for care, and options to consider.

Learn essential skills needed to safely care for individuals who are confined to bed. Participants will learn proper techniques for repositioning, hygiene assistance, skin care to prevent pressure injuries, and safe methods for transferring patients between bed, chair or other surfaces.

Six-week series of two-hour in-person classes presented by Valley Caregiver Resource Center. This series is designed for caregivers to learn clear and practical tools to prevent caregiver burnout. This class teaches self-care skills, enabling caregivers to reduce personal stress.

Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) has designed this class to educate current and “soon-to-be” Medicare beneficiaries about coverage options, different enrollment periods, and how to avoid penalties. HICAP counselors will be available to answer all your questions.

Six-week series of two-hour in-person classes presented by Valley Caregiver Resource Center. This series is designed for caregivers to learn clear and practical tools to prevent caregiver burnout. This class teaches self-care skills, enabling caregivers to reduce personal stress.

This class provides family caregivers with an overview of home health and hospice services, including the types of care available, eligibility and caregiver support resources. Learn how these services can improve comfort, safety and quality of life for patients and families.

Eight-session series presented by Valley Caregiver Resource Center. This class is designed to help participants learn that falls and the fear of falling is controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change environmental factors to reduce fall risk and promote exercise.

Six-week series of two-hour in-person classes presented by Valley Caregiver Resource Center. This series is designed for caregivers to learn clear and practical tools to prevent caregiver burnout. This class teaches self-care skills, enabling caregivers to reduce personal stress.

Join us for a virtual presentation on CPR, DNR orders and important end-of-life care decisions. Dr. Macmillan will discuss the significance of CPR in older and frail adults. Please note, specific medical advise will not be provided, however general questions are encouraged.

Eight-session series presented by Valley Caregiver Resource Center. This class is designed to help participants learn that falls and the fear of falling is controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change environmental factors to reduce fall risk and promote exercise.

Six-week series of two-hour in-person classes presented by Valley Caregiver Resource Center. This series is designed for caregivers to learn clear and practical tools to prevent caregiver burnout. This class teaches self-care skills, enabling caregivers to reduce personal stress.

Eight-session series presented by Valley Caregiver Resource Center. This class is designed to help participants learn that falls and the fear of falling is controllable, set realistic goals for increasing activity, change environmental factors to reduce fall risk and promote exercise.

Participants will explore stress management techniques, signs of burnout, and strategies for maintaining mental and emotional well-being. The course emphasizes self-care, resilience, identifying when to ask for help and available resources to help caregivers stay balanced while providing care.

Six-week series of two-hour in-person classes presented by Valley Caregiver Resource Center. This series is designed for caregivers to learn clear and practical tools to prevent caregiver burnout. This class teaches self-care skills, enabling caregivers to reduce personal stress.