Caring for a parent, child, or close friend with a significant disability or illness is a challenge many of us will face someday. But our willingness to help does not always mean we have all the right tools or information to do this hard work.
The “Yes I Can!” series, sponsored by the Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Foundation, helps caregivers build the skills they need to care for themselves and their loved ones. The seven-week series, which started March 19th, provides caregivers with fundamentals for self-care, communication, personal care and nutrition, community resources, body mechanics and falls prevention, end of life care, and legal and financial issues. By the end of the course participants will be confident, empowered caregivers.
There is still room available in the class and six more weeks of tools, resources, and support for family caregivers.
Details:
What: “Yes I Can!” Caregiver Education Series
When: Mondays, March 19th- April 30th, 9 am to 12 pm
Where: Eskaton Village, 49er Lounge
625 Eskaton Circle, Grass Valley
Cost: Free for non-professional caregivers
To register, please call Del Oro Caregiver Resource Center at 1-800-635-0220. If care is needed for your loved one during class, please indicate this when registering.
For more information, contact Annie Mikal at 530-264-5046 or amikalheine@gmail.com.