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Be Well at Work: Curious Children, Wise Elders with Dr. Alison Gopnik – April 6, 2021

Be Well at Work Work/Life Featured Event with UC Berkeley Professor, Dr. Alison Gopnik: Curious Children, Wise Elders: How Childhood and Elderhood, Together, are the Key to the Evolution of Human Cognition and Culture Date: Tuesday, April 6th Time: noon -1 pm Place: via Zoom Registration Required Across many species an extended childhood and high […]

Webinar on Caregiver Stress – the “Sandwich Generation” – April 21, 2020

Date: April 21, 2020 The “Sandwich Generation,” those taking care of both children and elders, may experience additional stress during the coronavirus shelter-in-place. Join Maureen Kelly, a counselor at the UCB ElderCare program, on April 21 at 12:10 p.m. to learn about coping strategies and resources. Resources: Event Presentation Care giving Challenges During the COVID-19 […]

National Family Caregivers Month: Tips for Support and Building Resilience – November 25, 2019

As part of National Family Caregivers Month in November, the All Access Employee Resource Group and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Office are hosting a seminar with guest speaker Anna Le Mon, MPH, MSSW. Caregivers have a tough job, whether they are caring for aging parents or a child with special needs. In this presentation, […]

Be Well at Work: Caregiver Challenges: Memory Loss & Resistance

Wednesday, June 5th 12:10 – 1:30 pm Tang Education Center Speaker: Maureen Kelly, Ed.D., LCSW, Elder Care Program This workshop will focus on specific challenges related to caring for an older adult, including caring for an elder with memory loss and caring for an elder who resists help. Strategies for self-care will be shared. Resources […]

April 10 Workshop on Elder Care and Hoarding