Self-Care for the Caregiver
Wednesday, September 18th at 1:00pm
Caring for others can take a toll on your wellbeing and become isolating. During this workshop, take time for you.
- Spend time with other caregivers.
- Assess how well you are taking care of yourself.
- Learn new skills. Leave with your own self-care action list.
- Open to those caring for someone with dementia and other caregivers
Facilitators: Dawn Briskey and Julia Zeimet
This workshop series is part of the September 2024 Alzheimer’s Awareness Month activities planned by the Chippewa Valley Dementia Coalition, a collaboration between local providers and ADRC in Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire counties.
Be Ready, Be Steady Fall Prevention Program
Complimentary Balance Screenings
Come learn how to improve your balance, decrease your risk of falling and learn about the benefits of a fall prevention program
- 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 living at home fall every year
- 20-30% of people who fall suffer a moderate to severe injury
- Falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries among aging adults
- Falling is NOT an inevitable result of aging and can be prevented through lifestyle adjustments and fall prevention programs
Facilitator: Angela Kjellberg
This workshop series is part of the September 2024 Alzheimer’s Awareness Month activities planned by the Chippewa Valley Dementia Coalition, a collaboration between local providers and ADRC in Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire counties.