The Family Circus:
Walking the Tightrope of Elder Care and Aging

An event to empower families with solutions, ideas and knowledge on the challenges of aging. A day of speakers, workshops and resources for aging adults or baby boomers preparing for their future.

 

 Why Attend? 

 In order to…

• Learn about financial tools and government programs that can help pay for long-term care.

• Get guidance on senior residential options and how much they cost. 
• Understand hospice  - how it works and when it’s needed. 
• Become prepared to be a family caregiver with information that will save you time, stress and resources. 
• Learn what Alzheimer’s disease is and isn’t and what can be done. 
• Gain tools to help with challenging behaviors, resistance and family discord. 
• Find answers to the emotional dilemmas that family caregiving presents. 

Local providers of support to elders and their families are sponsoring this event and will be available to answer your questions prior to the morning sessions and during our breaks. 

It takes a village to provide good care and we live in a supportive community.  

 Caregiving/Aging Statistics

Caregiving increases with age: 78% of all caregiving is provided by the family (mostly spouse or adult child). The average age of a caregiver who is caring for someone over 50 is 63.  The average length of caregiving is 10 years.

 Speakers and Program

8:30 Registration     

9:15 Invocation - Gerald Chinen, Associate Pastor for Congregational Care

9:20 Opening – Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Executive Director, Eldercare Services

9:45 “Dementia: What Causes It and Why Do We Need to Diagnose It?” Robin Bon, MSN, GNP, Kaiser Permanente

10:30 Break (Visit with Sponsors)        

10:50 Break Out Sessions 
Blue Ring - “The Great Debate: Should I Stay or Move?  What Are My Options?”    Sylvia Gandolfo, MSW, CMC, Eldercare Services
Red Ring - “Long Term Care/Activities of Daily Living: What Financial Tools Will I Need to Prepare?”  Donovan Jenkins, CLU, CEBS, MSFS, Lafayette Square Insurance & Financial Services 
Yellow Ring -  “Balancing Care Giving/Care Receiving:  Juggling Family Priorities” Cazeaux Nordstrum, MFT 
Green Ring - “Passing the Baton: Leaving a Spiritual Legacy” Rev. Gary Demarest

11:35 “Taking Care of Yourself, So You Can Take Care of Others”  Mike Robbins, Author & Motivational Speaker

12:20 Lunch Break with the Sponsors & Book Signing with Mike Robbins 

1:10 “Planning for the Cost of Long Term Care—What Legal Tools Will I Need?” ” Michael Hanson, California Elder Law &  Estate Planning Attorney 

1:55 Break Out Sessions
Blue Ring “The Great Debate: Should I Stay or Move What Are My Options?” Sylvia Gandolfo, MSW, CMC, Eldercare Services
Red Ring - “Dementia, Communication & Resistance: How to Deal” Vivian Torres, RN, LCSW, CMC, Eldercare Services   
Yellow Ring - “Downsizing Made Easy-5 Steps to a Successful Move” Dayna Wilson, Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES), Certified Senior Housing Professional (CSHP) Keller Williams Realty
Green Ring - “What is & What Isn’t Dementia” Dr. Michael Nelson, Neurologist

2:45 “The Power of Love/Care & Forgiveness” Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, Executive Director, Eldercare Services

3:30 Sponsor Card Drawing!

 

Reserve your space today! 
Limited to 250 Guests!