Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers. It is also Alzheimer's Awareness Month, when we can show support for the more than 5.8 million Americans living with this condition.

Location: via Zoom

Members & guests–free

Do you have a friend or family member living with Alzheimer’s or a related dementia? If yes, this program is for you! The Savvy Caregiver is an interactive educational program designed for caregivers who assist family or friends with Alzheimer’s disease or any other form of progressive dementia. Participants are shown how to create and modify strategies that they can use to lessen their own stress and improve levels of care.

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The 5 Keys for Caregivers Featuring Dr. Cheryl Woodson

Location: via Zoom

Members & guests–free

Join geriatrician and family caregiver, Dr. Cheryl Woodson, as she guides you to give excellent care without killing yourself.

Dr. Cheryl shoots from the hip and from the heart in this interactive discussion that offers tips from her new books, To Survive Caregiving: A Daughter’s Experience, A Doctor’s Advice on Finding Hope, Help and Health; and The Doctor is IN: Answering Your Questions About How to Survive Caregiving.

For a full description and to RSVP, CLICK HERE.

Location: Lincoln Park Zoo

(2001 N Clark St)

Members, guests, & volunteers–free (warm drinks self-hosted)

For persons living with dementia, their care partners, and support volunteers: join us for a stroll through the Lincoln Park Zoo to connect with and meet other care partners.

Volunteer walking partners are invited to join and provide companionship (one-on-one) with a person attending that is living with dementia. Care partners in attendance will then be able to spend the walk connecting with other care partners. This leisurely stroll will be 30-40 minutes long with a stop for self-hosted warm drinks, friendly discussion and snacks. Dress warmly! Walk to take place barring exceptional weather conditions.

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An Unexpected Caregiving Journey in Alaska Featuring Author Fred Brewer

Members & guests–free

Fred Brewer’s uncle was always a mystery to him growing up. That’s why he never expected to be the one caring for his uncle in his final days. Not knowing if he was qualified, Fred flew up to Alaska within days to be by his side. The rugged terrain of Alaska was a stark backdrop to the thoughtful approach Fred brought when caring for his uncle. While there, Fred learned more about his uncle’s very eccentric life while also discovering how to make him feel comfortable and provide a sense of worth.

If you or someone you know is looking for a new perspective on caregiving, please join us to hear an inspiring story on compassion and empowerment. Fred Brewer is an advertising agency owner, speaker, blogger, and author of JoeJackBook.com.

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The Choice: Resilience vs Frailty Featuring Dr. Steven Fox

Location: via Zoom

Members & guests–free

Human frailty is a clinically recognized whole body condition that places someone at a 5.5 time greater risk of nursing home placement and a four fold increased risk of death. Although four out of 10 people 80 years and older are impaired by frailty, there is good news. Frailty can be predicted, prevented and even reversed. Older adults have an inherent capacity for resilience. By recognizing and using their unique resilience, older adults can face the existence or prospect of frailty with greater confidence.

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