Classes and Support Groups


“We attended the four classes, and we learned so much from the speakers and the movies…We were amazed at how many Dementias there are and how well the speakers were able to explain the different ones.”
Lauren and Paul, class attendees

Classes and Support Groups:

Classes

Walnut Creek Office

Caring for an Aging Family Member

9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Eldercare Services Offices
1808 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek
Date: Cancelled- Please call for scheduling
Registration: Call (925) 937-2018

Families Dealing with Dementia

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eldercare Services Offices
1808 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek
Date: Friday, March 26, 2010
Registration: Call (925) 937-2018

Families Dealing with Dementia

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eldercare Services Offices
1808 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Registration: Call (925) 937-2018

The World of Parkinson's

10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Eldercare Services
1808 Tice Valley Blvd.
Walnut Creek
Date: Friday, May 14, 2010
Registration: Call (925) 937-2018

 

Community Events

Spring Training for the Private Duty Home Care Industry

The National Private Duty Association's 8th Annual Leadership Conference is open for registration. Eldercare Services' Founder and Executive Director, Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, will be a featured speaker. Non-members may attend. Please read the brochure for more information.

Sheraton Philadelphia City Center
Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - Friday, March 12, 2010
Registration: Please see the brochure for details

Aging Lifestyles: Senior Resource Expo

The Greater Concord Chamber of Commerce's annual Senior Resource Expo will feature our own Founder and Executie Director, Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC in a presentation regarding "Memory Loss and Its Impact on Individuals and Families." Linda's presentation is scheduled both days of the event, Friday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM and Saturday from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Crowne Plaza Hotel
45 John Glenn Dr.
Concord
Date: Friday, March 26, 2010 - Saturday, March 27, 2010
Registration: Please click here for details

The Great Debate: Should I Move to a Retirement Community or Stay in My Home?

Eldercare Services' Founder and Executive Director, Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA, MFT, CMC, will discuss the pros and cons of either choice in this dilemma. Making plans for retirement as the economy has challenged savings and home values is a concern for many. Participants will receive tips about how to make this decision on individual vales as well as costs and options.

Commonwealth Club of California
Gold Room, Club Office
595 Market St., 2nd FL
San Francsico
Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Registration: Please click here for more information

 

San Francisco Office

Caring for an Aging Family Member or Friend?

A workshop to give families the information needed to be an advocate, to find the resources needed to keep the elder in the best situation and to allow the family member to have some balance in their life.
4:00 to 7:00 pm in San Francisco
Eldercare Services Office
605- A Chenery Street
San Francisco
2010 Classes: TBA
Registration: Call (415) 469-8300

Support Groups

Please note: There is no cost for support groups and registration is not required, but please call to confirm date and time.

Caring for an Aging Family Member

Second Thursday of Every Month: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Eldercare Services Office
1808 Tice Valley Blvd. (Tice Valley Plaza)
Walnut Creek
(925) 937-2018

Next dates in 2010:
March 11
April 8

Caring for an Aging Family Member - San Francisco

First Tuesday of Every Month: 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Eldercare Services Office
605 A Chenery Street
San Francisco
(415) 469-8300

Next dates in 2010:
March 2
April 6

Support Group at the Chateau at Poet's Corner

Third Wednesday of Every Month: 6:00 to 7:00 pm
540 Patterson Boulevard
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
(925) 348-2392 Shirley

Next dates in 2010:
March 17
April 21

Support Group at Vintage Senior Living

Second Tuesday of Every Month: 5:00 to 6:30 pm
1601 19th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
To Inquire (415) 664-6264

Next dates in 2010:
March 9
April 13