Evergreen
Care for the Caregiver
Caregiving for persons with dementia can be both rewarding and depleting - an act of love cushioned in feelings of burnout, despair, and loneliness. The question becomes: who cares for the caregiver?
Care for the Caregiver was a workshop offered at Mercy Conference and Retreat Center on August 3rd, 2024. The workshop focused on exploring support for the caregiver, support that will come both from the caregiver him- or herself and from the community.
Meet the four workshop presenters:
Dr. Kaori Sakurai, a gerontologist with expertise in dementia care, shared thoughts about healthy approaches to caregiving that take into account the needs of the caregiver as well as the person being cared for.
Cheryl Kinney, LCSW, a licensed social worker with expertise in dementia care, shared a person-centered approach to communicating with and providing support to individuals with dementia.
Coke Hennessy, a Mindfulness Teacher certified through U C Berkeley and certified in dementia care through the Alzheimer’s Association, will share ideas of self-care available to refresh and replenish the caregiver physically, emotionally, and mentally.
Maria Miskovic, MSW, LCSW, from Care Choice Care Management, an organization which works with families of persons with dementia to find optimal care for everyone involved, will discuss resources available in our community to support caregivers.
Cost: Purchase an individual session of the retreat for $10 which gives you online access to the content for 30 days. Purchase all four videos for $30 and you will have access to the content for 45 days.
Click here to purchase and view any of the sessions.
If you have any questions, please contact us: 314.966.4686.
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