Caring for a loved one in need is rewarding however the demands of caregiving increases over time and becomes very overwhelming. Caregiver burnout is very common and can take a toll on your physical, mental and social life. Having a strong support system and knowing what resources are available to you and your loved one will help to alleviate the caregiver burnout.
The Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center welcomes Caregivers and family members to attend our annual Caregiver Resource Day, Saturday, September 15 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital Education Center located at 23845 McBean Parkway. This event is a day for individuals who are providing care for a loved one to find information, resources and support needed to take on the caregiving responsibilities.
This year’s keynote speakers are experts in their fields. Xavier E. Cagigas, PhD – Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center will be speaking on Intimacy & Resilience. In addition, we will have Jennifer Jorge, LCSW – Manager of Community Social Services Programs at the Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF) will be speaking on Inspiration, Motivation, and Affirmations for Caregivers.
The afternoon event, Taking Charge of Your Health will be hosted by the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Resource Alliance and feature a panel presentation from medical professionals: City of Hope’s Dortha Chu, MD, PhD, Breast Oncology and Surgeon, UCLA’s Michael Cohen, MD, Assistant Clinical Professor Infectious Disease: Olive View UCLA Medical Center, May Ronci, BSN, RN, CHPN and UCLA’s Xavier E. Cagigas, PhD – Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
Registration fee of $10 includes all sessions, resource materials, access to vendors, drawings, continental breakfast and lunch. Make your reservation early; seating is limited.
For more information about Knowledge is Power: Aging with Dignity Symposium or to register for the event, visit www.scv-seniorcenter.org, highlight the Events tab, and select Knowledge is Power or call the SCV Senior Center at 661-259-9444
Myles McNamara is the owner of Comfort Keepers In-Home Care, and can be reached at 661-287-4200.