If you or someone you know is facing Alzheimer’s disease, dementia or another chronic illness, it’s never too early to put financial plans in place. Join us to learn tips for managing someone else’s finances and more.
This workshop is hosted by Dr. Anupam Agarwal and sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. Dr. Agarwal, now retired, worked over 35 years as a physician, specializing in Geriatrics, and as a leader and consultant in healthcare.
Learn about Advance Directives in this free workshop. Dr. Anu Agarwal will discuss important tools that help you share your preferred health choices with your family and healthcare providers. Please call for more information 510-981-8280.
The sandwich generation is the “caught-in-the-middle” generation, the group of middle-aged adults who are simultaneously raising children and supporting their aging parents. This can be physically, financially, and/or emotionally draining. This presentation covers the common stressors for caregivers and ways to deal with them.
During major disasters, we are likely to encounter things that are unpleasant and uncomfortable. Disaster Mental Health is designed to help survivors, civilian responders, and other “helpers” learn to effectively cope with the extreme stresses they will face in the aftermath of a disaster. This class includes practical information about recognizing and responding to common types of stress reactions in adults and children, personal preparedness strategies, and accounts about what it is like to go to a community following a major disaster.
The Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP®) is a personal wellness system that can help you improve your quality of life by taking care of yourself in ways that are right for you.
This WRAP Introductory Orientation is facilitated in the style of a support group.
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. But now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age.
Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others. The one-hour program covers typical age-related changes, common warning signs of Alzheimer’s, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
Join us for the first in a three-part education program hosted by Dr. Anu Agarwal and sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. We’ll learn about: the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, and treatment options.
Dr. Anupam Agarwal is a consultant for the Veteran’s Administration of Northern California Department of Geriatrics and Extended Care. She has worked over forty years as a physician and healthcare leader.
Mocktail Mixology: Learn the Basics of Making Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Learn how to mix up delicious cocktails without the booze. Your Mixologist and Holistic Nutritionist host, Lila Volkas, will demonstrate different ways to transform non-alcoholic ingredients into simple and complex drinks. Whether you are sober-curious, drink non-alcoholic options for health reasons or looking to expand your beverage repertoire, this class is for you.