The SLV Caregivers Support Group meets to learn from other caregivers and professionals in the field while providing the opportunity to gain strength and support for the weeks and months ahead. We offer informational programs, peer support, discussions, and community development among the attendees. The group’s needs and interests will determine the programming of speakers.
The realities and challenges of caregiving a family member can be overwhelming, confusing, and often isolating. The VWC is creating this space for people to come together to support and encourage each other and to share and receive helpful information and guidance. A fund provided by the Valley Women’s Club can help defray up to $100 for a Valley family caregiver to take some time off.
Meetings are on the first Thursday of the month, 2:00–3:30 PM, at the VWC Office at the Highlands Park Senior Center, 8500 Hwy 9, Ben Lomond, CA.
December Meeting Recap Brad Beaulieu and Katie Koepke filled us in on the many benefits of Hospice at our December meeting. They invited people to call for a free “info only” visit to find out if someone is ready for hospice care and get an idea of what might be needed to keep them safely
Barbara was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, graduated with an Arts degree at the University of Wisconsin and headed to Europe. As an Art major, she looked up all the museums she could find and savored the brilliance of the artwork in person. After two years traveling via youth hostels, friends in Sardinia provided a job
Thursday, December 1st, 2022, from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM The Valley Women’s Club Office in the Highlands Park Senior Center8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA Please join us for coffee, tea, and snacks! Brad Beaulieu, of Hospice of Santa Cruz County, will be there and will be discussing and answering questions about how Hospice can help family
Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM The Valley Women’s Club Office Highlands Park Senior Center 8500 Highway 9, Ben Lomond, CA Please join us for coffee, tea, and snacks! Local Alzheimer’s expert, Jill Ginghofer, will be there and will be discussing and answering questions about “sundowning” and other dementia-related issues. After
Nira Rittenberg, an occupational therapist at Baycrest, offers these tips to help caregivers manage their parents’ dementia. 1. Longer visits are not always better. Keep the visits short and don’t try to squeeze too much into it. Better to come again and leave when things are going well, rather than staying when the person is overtired
