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Care Consultations

Care Consultations are confidential, personalized discussions that can help sort out and address issues important to you. A professional can help you prioritize needs, address concerns, and make recommended plans for living independently at home. Plans also include direct assistance in accessing a broad variety of community resources such as nutrition services, transportation issues, caregiver burden, home modifications and assistive devices, relaxation and educational opportunities, legal and insurance services, and more. We appreciate the strength and courage it takes to approach these issues, and we’re here to support you. Appointments available in-person on our campus, virtually or telephonically. Call 800-900-8582 to set a free appointment. 

Counseling for Family Caregivers

Caring for a loved one can be rewarding, but it also can be overwhelming. The District offers counseling to help you navigate stress, strengthen family relationships, and find balance as a caregiver.

Benefits of Counseling:

✔ Reduce caregiver burnout

✔ Improve communication and coping skills

✔ Build stronger family connections

✔ Access to a safe and supportive space

Remember, you don’t have to do this alone. Let the District help you care for yourself while you care for others. 

Call Social Services coordinator Ellen Hood, a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) trainee, at 805-388-1952, ext. 215, for a 50-minute appointment. Appointments are available between 1 and 4 p.m. on Mondays and 9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Thursdays.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming. This educational program is designed to help caregivers maintain their personal well-being to better care for their loved one or friend. (6-week series). 

Class Participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook, which follows the curriculum and gives caregivers tools to help:

• Reduce stress
• Improve self-confidence
• Manage time, set goals, and solve problems
• Better communicate their feelings
• Make tough decisions
• Locate helpful resources

The second half of the book addresses issues such as hiring in-home help, choosing a care facility, caregivers of veterans, and caregivers of children with special needs.  

VIRTUAL

Tuesdays, Feb. 10-March 17, 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. 

Session 0: Feb. 3, 9:30-11 a.m.

Cost is $30/$34 for materials.

Call 805-388-1952 to join an interest list.

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Dementia Live

Dementia Live is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Participants are outfitted in specialized gear and given a series of tasks to perform. The challenges and struggles one faces become very real to the participant, triggering heightened empathy and understanding, creating a catalyst for meaningful communication and improving quality of care. We currently have three offerings.

Friday, Jan. 16, 9, 10 or 11 a.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 25, 9, 10 or 11 a.m.

Friday, March 20, 9, 10 or 11 a.m.

Please register in advance by calling 800-900-8582. There is no charge.

Dealing with Dementia

The Dealing with Dementia Program was developed by the Rosalynn Carter Institute as an evidence-informed educational support program for caregivers of people living with dementia. This four-hour workshop highlights topics such as: the caregiving experience with an easily understandable explanation of dementia, best practices in caregiving, and problem solving with dementia behaviors. Learn tips for caregivers to find time for self-care and stress management. Completed workshop participants will receive a comprehensive manual for dementia caregivers. We currently have three offerings.

Wednesdays, Jan. 14 and 21, 9-11 a.m. (in-person, 2-part class)

or

Fridays, Feb. 20 and 27, 1-3 p.m. (in-person, 2-part class)

Call 805-388-1952 to register. Cost of materials is $35/$39. The class is held on our campus, 3639 Las Posas Road, in Camarillo.

'Longevity Diaries' Watch Party

What’s the secret to a longer more fulfilling life?

Filmmaker Chris Kondo, a member of the Emeriti and Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at CSU Fullerton, explores that question in “The Longevity Diaries: About Aging Gracefully,” now available on YouTube.

The 25-minute documentary features Camarillo Health Care District CEO Blair Barker (in her former role as Care Services Director) alongside gerontology experts from CSU Fullerton and CSU Long Beach. Focusing on five remarkable individuals, ages 81 to 103, the film examines the habits and mindsets that promote living long and living well.

The District will host two watch parties with a conversation facilitated by Barker:

Thursday, Feb. 5, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. or Wednesday, March 4, 10-11 a.m.

The film highlights key elements of longevity: adaptability, stress management, healthy diet, regular exercise, friendship, and lifelong learning.

Call 805-388-1952 to register. Cost is $10 (out-of-District residents add $4). The watch party will be held on our campus, 3639 Las Posas Road, in Camarillo.

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