UPDATES!

CAREGIVERS
This Saturday we had our first in office training for our cargivers. We went over Cancer, Cardiovasular Disease, and Oral care; what to look for, warning signs to report, and how to manage and prevent. Only seven Caregivers showed up, though many others couldn't make it and requested the material be sent to them, (with a quiz to make sure they do in fact read it.)
It went REALLY well, we all had a fun time. We ate healthy snacks, and drank coffe. The training was fun since everyone was interactive. Afterwards everyone stay for a while longer just to talk and get to know each other. Since all our caregivers work independently very few even know each other. This is another reason to our in-office training, and the luncheons we'll be starting when weather permits - we want them to get to know each other. To make friends and find support from others that work in the same feild.
Even with only 7 Cargivers showing up, it went excellent. We're hoping for a better turn out next month.

WHOLE FOODS
In March, Homewatch Caregivers is joining with Whole Foods Market in Torrance to give a presentation on healthy meals for seniors on a budget. Vanadana Sheth is a Registered Dietician from Torrance that will be joining us and giving the presentation. She will discuss nutrition for seniors, and show us how to make at least two meals, for two people, that cost under ten dollars. There will be healthy snacks available. PLEASE JOIN US! For more information or to RSVP call - 866-608-9500

Alzheimer's Memory Walk
Homewatch Caregivers of Garden Grove is putting together a team for the Alzheimer's memory walk in Fullerton, CA on 10/17/2009. If you can join us, PLEASE DO - you can go to our site and join our team. Or if you could donate something to the foundation for Alzheimer's be it even a dollar, please do. THANK YOU!
http://memorywalk.kintera.org/csuf/homewatchcaregivers