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Contact: Bonnie Lawrence
(415) 434-3388 ext. 312
blawrence (at) caregiver.org
Caring Counts! in Contra Costa County
Free conference for family caregivers
Caregivers from all parts of the Bay Area are invited to attend Caring Counts! in Contra Costa County—a free full-day conference for family caregivers of older relatives and friends scheduled for June 17, 2006.
Keynote speaker Pat Samples, M.A., M.F.A., author, speaker and educator, will help caregivers restore their peace of mind and be more productive in handling their daily responsibilities. Smaller workshop sessions will include topics such as “Understanding and Communicating with a Person with Dementia”, “When Is It Time to Move Your Loved One to a Care Facility?” and “Legal and Financial Planning for Eldercare.” The conference is sponsored by Family Caregiver Alliance.
Some sessions will have Spanish translation or be offered in Spanish. Lunch will be provided.
WHAT:
Caring Counts! in Contra Costa County
WHEN:
Saturday, June 17, 2006; 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Lunch is provided.
WHERE: John Muir Medical Center/Mt. Diablo, Concord Campus
2540 East Street in Concord
COST:
FREE
REGISTRATION:
Preregistration required. Contact Family Caregiver Alliance at (800) 445-8106, ext. 411 or visit www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/content_node.jsp?nodeid=1001
SPONSORS:
Family Caregiver Alliance with Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging, AARP, John Muir Senior Services, Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the East Bay, and The Alzheimer’s Association
Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) supports and assists caregivers through education, research, services and advocacy. Part of California's statewide system of nonprofit Caregiver Resource Centers, FCA offers information, education, publications, care planning, legal/financial consultations and respite assistance. Visit the FCA website at www.caregiver.org or call (800) 445-8106 for more information.
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