Eldercare Workshop: Communication and Dementia – April 13, 2021
As people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias progress in their journey and as their ability to use words is lost, family members need new ways to connect with them. Join us to explore how communication changes for a person with Alzheimer’s, learn to decode their verbal and behavioral messages, and identify strategies to help […]
Health Services Upgrades to Electronic Occupational Health Portal
The Lab’s new tool, clinic.lbl.gov, is an efficient method to communicate with Health Services. It is also a repository for testing results and provides links to information about FMLA and disability leave, illness, and other health topics.
Healthy & Well Website Overview Brown Bag – April 20, 2021
The last year has been a challenge and we’ve all had to adapt in ways we’d never contemplated before. To help support all the changes we’ve faced, the IDEA Office & Health Services has launched a new website: Healthy & Well at LBNL. We’ve designed it to be a central location for Lab employees to […]
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
Every April, the National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence sponsors Alcohol Awareness Month to increase awareness and understanding of the causes and treatment of the nation’s #1 public health problem: alcoholism. Learn more about this disease and the resources available for treatment.
Mindfulness Meditation – An Interview with the LBL Mindfulness Meditation Group
The Berkeley Lab Mindfulness meditation group gathers twice a week, every Mondays at 12pm and every Friday at 11am virtually via Zoom. (Zoom link: https://lbnl.zoom.us/j/227859147) The group brings together a diverse group of participants, who meditate together for about 45 minutes. We asked a few of them what they seek in meditation and what they […]
March is National Nutrition Month!
A healthy diet throughout life promotes healthy pregnancy outcomes, supports normal growth, development and aging, helps to maintain a healthy body weight, and reduces the risk of chronic disease- leading to overall health and well-being. Want Pinpoint Nutrition for your age, activity, and food preferences? Check out this Nutrition Calculator! https://www.precisionnutrition.com/nutrition-calculator Here’s what a Healthy […]
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 […]
UC Alumni Career Network | Leading through challenging times – March 24, 2021
Join the UC Alumni Career Network for a transparent discussion on the traumatic toll the pandemic has taken on leaders and strategies you can implement to prioritize your needs and those of your team. Uncertain, stressful, draining, and disruptive are terms frequently used to describe the past several months. As a leader it can be […]
Health Net Webinar – “Whole Person Self-Care and Resilience” – March 17, 2021
This webinar is available to all Health Net and Non-Health Net members. Date: March 17, 2021 (add it to your calendar) Time: 12:00 – 12:45 PM, Pacific Time REGISTRATION REQUIRED 2020 was sure a challenging year, and we are all hoping for a strong year in 2021. We had to learn resilience and self-care while […]
Be Well at Work Spring 2021 Eldercare Workshops
UC Berkeley’s Be Well at Work Program has five eldercare workshops coming up. Registration is required. Financial Planning Options for Long Term Care- Wed 2/10; 12:10–1:30pm With rising costs of medical expenses, planning for long term care for yourself or a loved one can be complex and challenging. Solutions require all or a combination of: […]
