Alzheimer's Care Solutions

Town Hall Forum will take place Thursday, April 29th, 2010 at Ramada Inn and Conference Center at 5550 Kearny Mesa Road in San Diego from 8:30 am -12:30 pm. The seminar topic is Caregiver Tools for Survival.  Stayed tuned for additional details including seminar title, speakers and topics!

ATTENTION!  U.S. VETERANS & SPOUSES

If you are over age 65, you may be eligible to receive assistance up to $1,949 per month  from the Department of Veterans Affairs towards Assisted Living care.

Health Care Group invites you to learn more at FREE informational seminar:

When:  Thursday – March 11th, 2010

Choose from two seminar times: 10:00 am & 6:00 pm

Where:  Las Villas del Norte at 1325 Las Villas Way in Escondido, CA 92026

RSVP:  Please call (760) 741-1047 to RSVP for this event

A Dementia Lecture Series – Presented by Las Villas del Norte & Mission Home Health

Tips for Caring for Someone with Dementia

Alzheimer’s and other dementias are sometimes called “family diseases” because children, spouses, and other family members are often the ones who provide the necessary day-to-day care.  As the disease worsens and involves more upsetting changes, it can take a heavy toll on a caregiver’s physical and mental health, family life, job, and finances. But by taking a balanced, thoughtful approach, you can reduce your stress while helping your loved one remain as comfortable as possible.

Speaker Amy Nelson of Mission Home Health will cover:  Accepting the ever changing nature of the disease,  using your creativity and common sense as your two strongest allies, making it easier to perform every day tasks.

When:  Wednesday, March 10th from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Where:  Las Villas del Norte Retirement Community at 1325 Las Villas Way in Escondido, CA 92026

RSVP:  Call (760) 741-1047 by Tuesday, March 9th to RSVP to attend this event.

Presented by: Kelly Farrell, MSW

Many caregivers do not begin to gather information about assistance that is available for them because of guilt or anxiety. This class is designed to provide accurate information to family caregivers about the options for care that are available to keep their loved one home, as well as provide information about out-of-home placement options.

When:  Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM

Where:  3675 Ruffin Rd. Suite 230, 2nd Floor, San Diego, CA 92123

Cost: $15.00 or a sliding scale

Register:  Call SCRC at (858) 268-4432 or visit our website at www.caregivercenter.org

Respite care is available for caregivers if needed. You must contact SCRC at least two weeks prior to the beginning of class to register for respite.