Care for the Caregiver Workshop

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? This workshop will focus on exploring support for the caregiver, support that will come both from the caregiver him-or herself and from the community. Dr. Kaori Sakurai, a gerontologist with expertise in dementia, will discuss healthy approaches to caregiving. Cheryl Kinney, LCSW, a licensed social worker with expertise in dementia care, will share a person-centered approach to communicating with persons with dementia. Coke Hennessy, a certified Mindfulness Teacher, will share ideas of self-care which refresh and replenish the caregiver physically, emotionally, and mentally. Lunch is included as well as time to interact with, and find support from, other caregivers.