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Caregiving events this week in the East Bay

The Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) will offer two free events for family caregivers this week in the East Bay. Both events feature local experts....
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Caring for someone with dementia: 3 East Bay forgetfulness events this week

This week in the East Bay, three programs on forgetfulness and caregivers are being presented. Fremont- On Lok Lifeways The Family Caregiver...
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I have fallen and I CAN get up workshop Monday March 14 in San Leandro

Spectrum Community Services of Hayward’s Fall Risk Reduction Program is presenting a new, unique workshop for seniors in our community. The...
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Guidelines to prevent falls in older persons revised and updated

The American Geriatrics Society and the British Geriatric Society recently updated their ten year old guidelines on preventing falls for older...
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The Millman Center offers programs and caregiver resources

The Millman Center, located at the Contra Costa JCC, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd. in Walnut Creek, offers a variety of programs that enhance the lives of...
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Passages in Caregiving - practical, pragmatic and poignant

Gail Sheehy has given all caregivers a gift. Her book, Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos into Confidence is both a tender, personal memoir and...
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Dementia caregivers’ support groups for the Year of the Family Caregiver

Caregivers and family of loved ones suffering from Lewy body dementia (LBD) as well as Alzheimer’s and other dementias are invited to join...
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Senior Care Guide: Give the gift of listening -- not just during the holidays

Improving caregiver communication Part One Especially at holiday time, when you are part of a caregiving duo it seems the same conversations occur...
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National Memory Screening Day is Tuesday November 16

The Alzheimer’s Foundation’s National Memory Screening Day is Tuesday, November 16. Free, confidential memory screenings will be...
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World Stroke Day - Friday October 29

“Every six seconds, regardless of age or gender – someone somewhere will die from stroke.” So begins the World Stroke...
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