Past Events

Long Term Care Workshop Long Term Care Workshop is an hour and a half virtual class workshop provided by Valley Caregiver Resource Center.  Designed to assist caregivers in the decision-making process related to care needs that arise for a loved one with a chronic condition or dementia related disease. A review of long-term care options and services will help caregivers plan for both in-home care and out-of- home care needs. When: Friday, March 23 , 2021 Time: 2:00 PM –…

Parents, do you have a College bound student? College Planning Fresno is hosting a FREE Educational College Planning workshop that will discuss the admissions process and the problems with 529 Plans. College Planning Fresno is a 501c3 organization that provides no-cost College Admissions Planning education for parents with college bound students. There are two webinars. April 20th & 22nd 2021. 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. To register and learn more, go to https://collegeplanningfresno.com/

Caregiving 101 – En Español es un taller de clase virtual de hora y media proporcionado por Valley Caregiver Resource Center.  Cuidadores de familia aprenderán herramientas que pueden reducir el estrés del cuidado. Estas herramientas permitirán al cuidador adaptarse a los cambios en los roles y expectativas de la familia, planificar una reunion familiar y mejorar la comunicación general con los miembros de la familia. Cuando: Jueves, 29 de Abril, 2021 Horario: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Para más información…

Caregiving 101 Caregiving 101 is a 6-week hour and a half virtual class workshop provided by Valley Caregiver Resource Center. Becoming a full- or part-time caregiver to a loved one may have been something you saw coming years ago, or it may have been a sudden surprise. Whether or not you prepared yourself for the possibility that someone you love would need your care, caregiving can come with a whole lot of uncertainty. How will you keep track of your…

Emergency planning for caregiving Floods, Fires, and Power outages, Extreme Heat, there likely exists the potential for a variety of natural disasters or emergency situations. When you are caring for a loved one, it is times like these that you will be thankful for having prepared for such a situation. When: Tuesday, June 1, 2021 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM For more information or to register, call 559-224-9154 or 1-800-541-8614.

Dementia-Proof your home Anyone who is cared for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other type of dementia knows the worry you can have for their safety. Wandering, forgetfulness, difficulty with depth perception and coordination and balance issues cannot only lead to falls and other serious injuries for a person with dementia; they can also put a household at risk. Dementia proofing your home can go a long way toward easing your anxieties and keeping your loved one safe.…

Making mealtime easier Mealtimes can be challenging for older adults. While a little bit of an appetite loss is normal with age, many seniors undergo other changes that make eating feel more like a chore than a joy. Conditions like Alzheimer’s and dementia can make it more difficult for the elderly to focus on food, or remember to eat. Similarly, seniors may be experiencing physical changes that can make it harder to cook and serve themselves food. In other cases,…

Difficult Conversations about difficult Decisions Talking with your loved ones about end of life care When you are caring for a loved one with a cronic illness, you and your family will eventually face some diffcult decissions. Anticipating the kinds of situations that may arise can help you honor your loved one’s health care wishes and avoid having to make tough decisions alone during a crisis. How to start a conversation, Dealing with resistance, getting family members together, what are…

Elder Law Seminar by Kevin D. Gunner, Attorney at Law A two-hour seminar conducted by an Attorney at Law that reviews issues relevant to family caregiving situations such the Durable Power of Attorney for health care and finances, trusts, conservatorships, Medi-Cal planning for long-term care and other legal matters. When: Thursday, July 22, 2021 Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM For more information or to register, call 559-224-9154 or 1-800-541-8614.