Coping with Caregiving is a free 5 week series appropriate for caregivers living in San Diego County who are caring for someone with dementia at home. There are two versions of this program that we have available – one for caregivers in English, and another for caregivers in Spanish.
Coping with Caregiving in English
Participants will learn about the disease through guided conversations with the facilitator and through sharing with other people in the same shoes. Some of the topics touched on in the series:
- Dementia and its unique stages
- Strategies for managing and providing care
- Strategies for managing stress
- Creating a plan for the future
Coping with Caregiving in Spanish (Sobrellevando el Cuidado)
Esta serie de 5 semanas se enfoca en el cuidador y proporciona una discusión profunda entre cuidadores sobre cómo hacer frente a los diversos cambios que están ocurriendo. Algunos de los puntos a discutirse son:
- La demencia y sus distintas etapas
- Estrategias y técnicas para manejar y proveer cuidado
- Estrategias para manejar el estrés
- Crear un plan para el futuro
- Compartir y hablar con otros
El formato de este grupo es educativo y de apoyo, permite a los cuidadores construir conexiones entre ellos mientras comparten y aprenden nuevas estrategias e ideas entre unos y otros. Para aprender más sobre la próxima serie que empieza a fines de abril 2025, contacte a Crystal Viloria al 858-966-3304 o cviloria@alzsd.org. Tambíen puede llenar un formulario de interés aquí.
Upcoming Offerings
There are two Coping with Caregiving series’ beginning soon: Coping with Caregiving in Spanish (Sobrellevando el Cuidado) starting in late April 2025, and Coping with Caregiving in English also beginning in Spring 2025. If you’re interested, fill out an interest form or call us at 858-492-4400. A screening is required to participate.
To access more free personalized dementia support, call us at 858.492.4400 to speak with one of our dementia experts who are here to help San Diego County residents and/or those caring for someone living in San Diego County (Spanish speakers available). Also check out our free education classes, social activities, caregiver support groups, & more.
By Braulio Ambriz
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Updated on March 24th, 2025
*This project is supported by grant number 90ADPI0066-01-00 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C. 20201. Grantees undertaking projects under government sponsorship are encouraged to express freely their findings and conclusions. Points of view or opinions do not, therefore, necessarily represent official Administration for Community Living policy.
