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Vol. 7, No. 8
August 15, 2016
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Dear Friends:
Fall is right around the corner. As summer comes to an end, we hope that you will take some time to enjoy these last moments of long days, outdoor cooking, county fairs, and warm temperatures.
The change of seasons is a great time for a caregiver checkup, a time for personal self-reflection. Consider taking a cue from nature and spending a moment four times a year
for an honest appraisal of your emotional and physical health.
As a caregiver, w
hat would you like to improve doing? What are you great at? Have things become more or less difficult from this time last year? Are you taking care of yourself? If not, what are the obstacles keeping you from practicing self-care? Do you need to hold a family meeting?
Write down your questions and answers, and compare these season to season and over time, year to year. It will not only serve as a reminder to practice self-care, but will also document your personal caregiving journey, and how far you've come.
Sincerely,
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“Always laugh when you can. It is cheap medicine.”
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Join an FCA Fundraiser for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
FCA will be holding a fundraiser at the
Chieftain Irish Pub and Restaurant
in San Francisco for the 2016 Walk To End Alzheimer’s. During the fundraiser, all the proceeds from a number of drinks will go entirely to supporting FCA’s team. If you can't make it to the Chieftain, but would like to support FCA’s fundraising efforts, please
visit the FCA Walk To End Alzheimer’s team page to make a donation.
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Apply Now for the 2016 Rosalinde Gilbert Caregiving Legacy Awards
A $20,000 award will be given to winners in each of the following categories:
Creative Expression,
Diverse/Multicultural Communities, and
Policy and Advocacy.
For more information or to apply, visit FCA’s Gilbert Awards webpage. Deadline for submissions is
Friday, September 16, 2016, 5 p.m. (Pacific Time)
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Únase con FCA Para Nuestro Quinto Foro Latino (Join FCA for Our Annual Latino Forum)
Una conferencia Gratis para familiares y amigos hispanohablantes que cuidan a un ser querido con demencia o una persona mayor con enfermedades crónicas. Aprenda de los expertos, participe en una actividad terapéutica del grupo, y disfrute de desayuno gratuito.
(The Latino Forum is a free conference for Spanish speaking family and friends caring for someone with dementia, or an aging loved one. Participants learn from experts, take part in a group therapeutic activity, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast. The Latino Forum is in Spanish.)
Dia: Sábado, Octubre 1, 8 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Lugar: Catholic Charities
(415) 434-3388 x 317
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As seniors age, mobility can become limited, or even lost altogether. Helping a person, who has difficulty moving on their own, walking, or
transitioning from a standing to a sitting position, can cause strain or injury due to incorrect technique.
This
FCA Tip Sheet
offers advice on how to safely and efficiently transfer a loved one. A demonstration can be viewed online in English and Spanish on FCA’s YouTube channel.
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Feeding and Nutrition (for Dementia)
When taking care of someone with dementia, family and friends must pay particular attention to feeding and nutrition. This FCA Tip Sheet will give a number of
pointers
including what kinds of food to serve, how to choose the right vessels to serve them, and how to convince someone who is reluctant to eat.
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Three Ways to Work From Home and Be a Caregiver, Too
For the many caregivers that work from home, h
ome-based healthcare might seem like an ideal arrangement. Instead of taking a loved one to a medical office, the medical professionals come to you. There are however trade-offs for this convenience
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Joanne Cleaver, writing in
Next Avenue explains some of the
planning and organization
required for caregivers to successfully use
h
ome-based healthcare.
This article also includes advice from FCA’s Jo McCord on whether you should quit your job to be a full–time caregiver.
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Personality Change May Be Early Sign of Dementia, Experts Say
In a New York Times article, Pam Belluck writes about a possible new diagnostic tool for detecting dementia. Neuropsychiatrists and researchers have put together a questionnaire that lists different changes in behavior. If a patient exhibits any of these behavioral changes, the change is “fundamental” in nature, and lasts at least six months, they may be an indicator of the early onset of dementia.
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CAREGIVERS CONNECT: SF BAY AREA EVENTS
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Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools is a free four–part class for family/ informal caregivers of those with a
chronic health condition such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s, or stroke. At Powerful Tools you will learn how to reduce stress, make difficult decisions, communicate more effectively in challenging situations, and prevent caregiver burnout.
Pre-registration is required and group size is limited. This class is specifically for family caregivers, not providers.
302 Silver Avenue, San Francisco 94112
Cost: Free
Registration: Crystal Madriles,
Family Consultant, cmadriles@caregiver.org, (415) 434-3388 x 317
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CAREGIVERS CONNECT: SF BAY AREA PARTNER EVENTS
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Legacy Film Festival on Aging
The mission of the
Legacy Film Series
is to educate and entertain audiences of all ages about the issues surrounding aging. Now in its sixth year, the 2016 festival features diverse films and documentaries from from the United States, Japan, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Belgium, and New Zealand.
When: Friday to Sunday, September 16 to 18, times vary
1746 Post Street, floor B1F, San Francisco 94115
Cost: $11.34 (online), $13.41 (box office)
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Dementia Awareness: A Path for Families
This panel discussion will feature expert advice from social workers, lawyers, physicians, and dementia experts. Participants will learn to identify the signs of dementia, understand its symptoms and behaviors, and get information on resources and support for caregivers.
When: Thursday, September 8, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
1455 Madison Avenue, Redwood City 94061
Cost: Free
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Graduate Student Research
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OUR SUPPORTERS: THANK YOU!
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We would like to take a moment to extend a warm thank you to the many generous supporters who make the work we do possible through thoughtful donations to Family Caregiver Alliance.
FCA has led the way in supporting family caregivers for over 35 years.
Your donation makes all the difference!
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Follow FCA on Social Media!
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785 Market Street | Suite 750 | San Francisco, CA 94103
Phone: (800) 445-8106 | Email: info@caregiver.org
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Family Care Navigator
Caregiver tool for
state-by-state resources
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Family Caregiver Alliance’s fee-for-service care management currently serving the San Francisco Bay Area. Click here for further information.
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Help support Family Caregiver Alliance by choosing FCA as your
Amazon Smile
charity.
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Connections Credits
Editors
Calvin Hu
Michelle Venegas
Contributors
Kathleen Kelly
Calvin Hu
Lana Sheridan
Michelle Venegas
Leah Eskenazi
Communications and Layout
Francesca Pera
Executive Director
Kathleen Kelly
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President
Jacquelyn Kung
Vice-President
Dan Lieberman
Treasurer
Jeff Kumataka
Athan Bezaitis
Wanda Borges
Herman S. Brown, Jr.
Tricia Dell
Ping Hao
Catherine Lelong
Rajiv Mehta
Chris Park
Scott Peifer
Kathleen Raffel
Celine Takatsuno
F. Burns Vick
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