Caregiving for an aging loved one is one of the most generous acts of love.Whether you are a family member, friend, neighbor, or support partner, its an opportunity to learn the value of being present in the moment and to share the joy of togetherness, no matter how long it lasts.Its also a demanding commitment that can be unpredictable and lonely, but were here for you and your loved one.
Click HERE or watch the video below for the event recording.Please join us for an enlightening presentation with our Caregiver Coaches & Experts: Tami Anastasia, Dementia Caregiver Support Counselor; Lisa Bricker,Elder Care Consultant; Melissa Long,Director of Education and Support at Insight Memory Care Center; and Monica Moore,Community Health Program Manager for the Mary S.Easton Center for Alzheimers Research & Care at UCLA.Additionally, hear real-life testimonials with experienced male caregivers.
During this informative event, you will:Discuss what you wish you had known first about caregiving and being a caregiverReceive expert caregiver adviceDiscuss your identity as a caregiverGet a deep dive into our guest male caregivers experiencesLearn about the importance of recognizing and acknowledging the vital role male caregivers play and let us provide you with a platform to voice your needs and experiences.Its an opportunity to celebrate your contributions, address the challenges you face, and enhance your well-being through community and professional support.Meet Our ExpertsTami Anastasia is an Alzheimers and dementia counselor and educator, providing one-on-one caregiver support, guidance and strategies to help make the dementia journey easier on the caregiver.In addition to her work as a dementia counselor and consultant, Tami facilitates dementia caregiver support groups and conducts educational workshops and personalized one-on-one educational sessions.Lisa Bricker is anElder Care Consultant,Placement Specialist, and FounderofGently Guided, LLC.She helps familiestransition forward with compassion.She has served hundreds of families of diverse needs as a Senior Care Consultant and Alzheimers and Dementia Placement Specialist.
Families feel peace of mind as she takes the burden of feeling alone off of their shoulders.Melissa Long is the Director of Education and Support for Insight Memory Care Center.Melissa coordinates support groups, caregiver workshops and educational events for caregivers and their loved ones on the journey with dementia.Melissa has been providing care to older adults for 17+ years.Monica Moore, MSG is the Community Health Program Manager for the Mary S.
Easton Center for Alzheimers Research and Care at UCLA and the Co-Director, Training and Education Activities, UCLA-California Alzheimers Disease Center.She has worked in the field of aging and Alzheimers disease for 20 years focusing on community education and outreach and caregiver support.She holds a Masters Degree in Gerontology from California State University Long Beach and a certificate in Gerontology from Sonoma State University.
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