Caring for the Caregiver
We offer classes at CEI’s downtown Oakland office at 510 17th Street, as well as churches, community centers, and other facilities.
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You can also enroll in an upcoming session by calling (510) 433-1150
Caring for a parent is an honor and a privilege
“Our family is very grateful for all that CEI has done.”
— Ralph Banta, Novato
Caregiver to Parents, Arnie and Josephine Banta; and Caregiver to Uncle, Neil Banta
We work together to keep your loved one supported at home
“CEI has helped me tremendously. I don’t think I would have survived if it hadn’t been for CEI.”
— Farha Rahman, Richmond, Caregiver to Mom, Miss Willie
Be the best caregiver you can be
“I feel so lucky that I can pick up the phone and speak to Mom’s case manager or her doctor. “
— Debra Weberling, Berkeley, Caregiver to Mom, Patricia
You can go back to being a daughter, a son
“CEI has been a Lifesaver. They have daily programs where mom can sing, which she loves to do”
— Brenda Jaxyon and Barbara Llarena, Berkeley, Caregivers to Mom, Miss Rita
Caring for the Caregiver
CEI’s “Caring for the Caregiver” Program enhances comprehensive care coordination for our participants by providing information, skills training, and support for family and other unpaid caregivers (CGs). It aims to provide our participants’ families and friends much-needed relief from caregiving’s ongoing emotional and physical demands. You will hear from other caregivers who are dealing with the same challenges you are and receive advice and instructions from members of CEI’s medical team.
Self-care for the caregiver
Home safety and fall prevention
Sleeping well and stress reduction
Behavior management and bereavement
Memory loss and cognitive decline
Life care planning
Class Description
CEI’s “Caring for the Caregiver” Program enhances comprehensive care coordination for our participants and other seniors by providing information, skills training, and support for family and other unpaid caregivers (CGs). It aims to provide much-needed relief from caregiving’s ongoing emotional and physical demands.
The Series is broken down into one to two hour weekly sessions for six - eight weeks and is offered multiple times a year. All sessions take place in a confidential, welcoming support group setting, facilitated by medical professionals, i.e. a nurse educator and a social worker.
Attendees will hear from other caregivers who are dealing with the same challenges and receive advice and instructions from members of CEI’s medical team on the following topics:
- Self-care for the caregiver
- Home safety and fall prevention
- Sleeping well
- Stress reduction (2 sessions)
- Memory loss and cognitive decline
- Behavior management
- End-of-life planning and bereavement
Learn More about “Caring for the Caregiver”
You can also enroll in an upcoming session by calling (510) 433-1150
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Center for Elders' Independence
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510 17th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
- 510 17th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
- 1497 Alcatraz Avenue, Berkeley, CA 94702
- 7200 Bancroft Avenue, Ste 188, Oakland, CA 94605
- 1850 Fairway Drive, San Leandro, CA 94577
- Hong Fook Adult Day Health Center
275 14th Street, Oakland, CA 94612
- Guardian Adult Day Health Center
3905 San Pablo Dam Road, El Sobrante, CA 94803
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