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We’ve launched an events calendar to serve seniors and older adults in the Bay area. Our events calendar is a central hub for all free health related events in Santa Clara county.

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Milpitas Silicon Valley901 East Calaveras Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035

20may(may 20)5:00 pm22(may 22)12:00 pm2022 Acromegaly Community Patient Conference

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Are you an acromegaly patient? Living with a rare disease can be difficult to navigate. Take this opportunity to learn about the proper management of Acromegaly from top physicians. This meeting not only focuses on education but the communal and emotional support of patients. Hope to see you there! Hotel information and hotel discount codes will be sent after registration.

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20 (Friday) 5:00 pm - 22 (Sunday) 12:00 pm

Location

Embassy Suites by Hilton Milpitas Silicon Valley

901 East Calaveras Boulevard Milpitas, CA 95035

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Acromegaly Community

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22may9:00 am10:00 amMindful Walking In NatureLearn to be mindful about your body and mind, while walking in a nature trail in a park.

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Location: Martial Cottle Park, 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose. Meeting place: Meet at the Visitor center, 10 minutes prior to the starting of the program. Age group: 18 No pets

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Location: Martial Cottle Park, 5283 Snell Ave, San Jose.
Meeting place: Meet at the Visitor center, 10 minutes prior to the starting of the program.
Age group: 18
No pets please.
Hosted by: Santa Clara County Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with ZenVidhya.

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(Sunday) 9:00 am - 10:00 am

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24may10:00 am11:30 amVirtual EventThe Myths of Hospice

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There are many myths associated with

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There are many myths associated with hospice. Deb Price with Bristol Hospice will explain how hospice really works and answer all your questions.

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(Tuesday) 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Inland Caregiver Resource Center

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24may11:00 am12:00 pmVirtual EventFCA Presents: A Conversation With 2021 Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Award Winners

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Join us for a panel discussion with the most recent Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Award recipients. The winners include the following programs:

*Creative Expression*

-Elderwise
Using the Spirit-Centered Care® philosophy at its core, Elderwise teaches, models, and promotes culture change among caregivers, family members, and healthcare professionals by recognizing the intrinsic value of each person and their capacity to live a rich and joyful life regardless of their cognitive or physical condition.

-“Art Is…In”
“Art Is…In” is a technology-free, professionally curated art-at-home program that aims to engage and encourage meaningful creative expression for caregivers and individuals living with dementia who cannot participate in virtual activities or those with limited access or ability to use a computer or internet.

*Diverse/Multicultural Communities*

-Care NYC
Sunnyside Community Services (SCS) based in Queens is a multifaceted organization serving one of the largest growing Spanish-speaking Latin American groups in the United States. In response to the growing linguistic and cultural needs, their program CARE NYC created a comprehensive targeted program to honor the differences in cultural, linguistic, family dynamics, and religious identities for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias seeking and receiving services.

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(Tuesday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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Family Caregiver Alliance

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Central Park420 Central Avenue Salinas, CA 93901

24may12:00 pm1:00 pmMind, Body & Soul - Health & Mental Wellness

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Join Blue Zones Project, Marriage and Family Therapist, Lianne Avila, and Respiratory Care Hartnell College student, Jacinta Atilano, for a wellness hour. We will discuss mental health, mindfulness and self care while moving naturally and getting fresh air!

Each session will include:

5 minute mindfulness soft landing,
25 minute walk and
30 minute discussion/activity.
Location: Central Park – 420 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901 – please meet by the park’s small garden across the street from Hartnell College

Dates: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – June 7, 14, 21, 28 – July 5

Time: 12PM-1PM

Weekly Topics:

1. Mental Wellness Introduction

2. Yoga (no mat required)

3. Meditation techniques

4. Self Awareness

5. The Brain

6. Self-Esteem

7. Anxiety

8. Disconnect

9. The Nervous System

10. Open Discussion

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(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Central Park

420 Central Avenue Salinas, CA 93901

Organizer

Blue Zones Project Monterey County

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24may2:00 pm3:00 pmVirtual EventMORE THAN A CAREGIVER: GETTING BACK TO YOURSELF

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Learn how to reconnect with yourself. Each session will focus on a specific subject and provide tips on how to recognize yourself, be resilient and the importance of boundaries. During each session a caregiver book will be highlighted.
1st Class: Finding Yourself
2nd Class: Being Resilient
3rd Class: Boundaries

Attendees within our **geographic service area will receive a FREE copy of the books.
**Counties served: Butte, Colusa, Glenn, Plumas, Tehama, Shasta, Modoc, Lassen, Siskiyou, and Trinity

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(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

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Passages

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25may12:00 pm1:00 pmEveryday Actions to Improve Your Brain Health with AARP

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Do you think you’re too old to grow additional brain cells? Think again! Join AARP California and attendees from across the U.S. for a free virtual Six Pillars of Brain Health workshop on Wednesday, May 25 at 3:00 p.m. ET | 2:00 p.m. CT | 1:00 p.m. MT I 12:00 p.m. PT – AARP membership not required.

Join us to learn how you can take charge of your brain health and improve your quality of life at any age.

The Six Pillars presentation is based on current brain research, vetted by AARP’s Global Council on Brain Health and AARP’s Staying Sharp program.

Please note that AARP will email you the link to the presentation’s Zoom platform on which the event will be hosted. Do not opt-out of receiving emails as you will not get the Zoom link.

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(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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AARP

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25may1:00 pm2:30 pmVirtual EventMeditation and Yoga

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Joanne Moore, a retired hospice worker, now a yoga instructor, will share with us the benefits of meditation and yoga. These are great tools for self care as a caregiver.

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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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Inland Caregiver Resource Center

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25may1:00 pm2:30 pmVirtual EventDementia Care Challenges: Anxiety, Agitation & Anger

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Understanding dementia behaviors is a challenge. This webinar series will provide an overview of possible causes of behavior changes with the goal of helping caregivers learn how to respond effectively. Session 3 will address issues concerning Anxiety, agitation, and anger.

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(Wednesday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

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Del Mar Caregiver Resource Center

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27may10:00 am12:00 pmVirtual EventMindfulness-Based Dementia Care (MBDC)

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Mindfulness Based Dementia Care (MBDC) is an evidenced-based, eight-week program designed for family caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. MBDC offers invaluable tools and resources for dealing with the unique stressors associated with dementia care, especially those that can become mentally, physically, and emotionally overwhelming to the caregiver. Join Ymkje Dioquino of the Presence Care Project for an opportunity to explore, deepen and enhance your coping skills, and build resilience so you may navigate difficulty with greater ease. Each session consists of formal meditations and informal mindfulness practices, conversations and dementia related education. Participants will receive a FREE workbook and access to recordings to use in-between sessions.

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(Friday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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The Presence Care Project

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St. Mary's Center925 Brockhurst Street Oakland, CA 94608

27may11:00 am3:00 pmBOSS Bay Area Mental Wellness Block Party

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Join us for community wellness and healing on May 27, 11am to 3pm for our Mental Wellness Block Party @ St. Mary’s Center – 925 Brockhurst St., with partner organizations collaborating to get the community connected to the services and resources they need to lead more productive lives.

Come eat some delicious food, dance a little, play dominoes, win prizes and just let go for the day.

BOSS is inviting local organizations to table at our upcoming Mental Health and Wellness Fair, to provide health/wellness information and resources to the community.

Organizations specializing in mental health resources, housing services, holistic approaches, violence prevention, legal services, survivor services, substance addiction prevention, interactive activities, & more!

The event is free for everyone and will be hosted by our West Oakland Neighborhood Impact Hub in #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth in partnership with @Warriors.

The West Oakland Neighborhood Impact Hub, located at 2811 Adeline Street, is one of three BOSS Neighborhood Impact Hubs with intentional innovative solutions to reverse the institutional racism that has devastated Black and Brown communities in disinvested neighborhoods. At the West Hub, community members can access peer mentors and violence prevention/mediation support; receive information and referrals for community resources such as education, employment, health care, and legal aid; and attend life skills classes, community healing groups, arts/culture events, pop up COVID testing, and more.

If you have any questions, please contact Sonja Fitz, BOSS Director of Development, at sfitz@self-sufficiency.org or 510-649-1930 x 1008. If you’re interested in tabling fill out this form and we’ll contact you.

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(Friday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

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St. Mary's Center

925 Brockhurst Street Oakland, CA 94608

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Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency

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Central Park420 Central Avenue Salinas, CA 93901

31may12:00 pm1:00 pmMind, Body & Soul - Health & Mental Wellness

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Join Blue Zones Project, Marriage and Family Therapist, Lianne Avila, and Respiratory Care Hartnell College student, Jacinta Atilano, for a wellness hour. We will discuss mental health, mindfulness and self care while moving naturally and getting fresh air!

Each session will include:

5 minute mindfulness soft landing,
25 minute walk and
30 minute discussion/activity.
Location: Central Park – 420 Central Avenue, Salinas, CA 93901 – please meet by the park’s small garden across the street from Hartnell College

Dates: May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 – June 7, 14, 21, 28 – July 5

Time: 12PM-1PM

Weekly Topics:

1. Mental Wellness Introduction

2. Yoga (no mat required)

3. Meditation techniques

4. Self Awareness

5. The Brain

6. Self-Esteem

7. Anxiety

8. Disconnect

9. The Nervous System

10. Open Discussion

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Time

(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Location

Central Park

420 Central Avenue Salinas, CA 93901

Organizer

Blue Zones Project Monterey County

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We're partnering with Redwood Hospice's Dr. Darius Joshi for an in-person caregiver training session: A Presentation on Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease! To RSVP, email maria@hearts-minds.org, or visit our website at heartsandmindsactivitycenter.org.

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