Aging and Care Giver series to be held in South Lake Tahoe

A series of classes to be held in South Lake Tahoe will be giving instruction and support to caregivers who are, or are planning to care for a family member or friend 60-years-old or more.

The free classes will be held at Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel on five nights:

OCTOBER 12th Mealtime Matters: The Importance of Nutrition in the Elderly

OCTOBER 19th Understanding the Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease
NEW CLASS Jacob Harmon, N. CA. and NV. Alzheimer’s Association

OCTOBER 26th Compassion Fatigue: Caring for the Caregiver
NEW CLASS Rebecca Phillipsen, SW, Barton Home Health and Hospice

NOVEMBER 2nd Music and Memory: Awaken the Minds of Dementia
NEW CLASS Gini Cunningham, Author, Alzheimer’s Advocate and Researcher

NOVEMBER 9th Legal Rights/Responsibilities of Caregiving: How to Stay Out of Trouble NEW CLASS Diana Steele, Attorney, El Dorado County Senior Legal

Each class is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the hotel which is located at 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd. All materials and classes are free.

If you are a caregiver you may qualify for free respite care so you can attend.

For more information, or to register for the classes, e‐mail: tammy.bragg@edcgov.us or call El Dorado County Health and Human Services Family Caregiver Support Program at (530) 621‐6369 or 800‐510‐2020