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Caring for the Caregiver
As summer winds to a close, it seems like a good time for a fresh start. If caregiving responsibilities are weighing on you, take a minute to read our five tips for caregivers in the sandwich generation. And consider attending one of our Caring for You, Caring for Me seminars to learn and connect with others who can relate. Details are below. Have a wonderful end to your summer!  

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Golden Guidance:
Five Tips for "Sandwiched" Caregivers


The "sandwich generation" is traditionally defined as those who have a living parent and are either raising a child under age 18 or supporting an adult child. However, we could easily broaden that definition. We care for many layers of our family and friends (parents, children, grandchildren, grandparents, siblings, spouses, partners, neighbors, pets) while working, managing finances and households and caring for ourselves
 
Here are some suggestions to maintain a sense of self when you're caught in between the layers:

Specifically, the essence of what makes us who we are. What is the unique combination of interests and skills that makes you "you?" Find ways to incorporate them in your life, even when caregiving, whether it be singing, painting, sewing or playing an instrument.
 
We may set daily, weekly and big-picture priorities, but with so many demands on our time, we have to be able to reprioritize as circumstances constantly change.
 
There are only so many hours in the day and only so much of ourselves to spread around. You don't have the luxury of wasting a single minute. Not naturally organized? Consult a professional organizer for help.
 
No matter how superhuman we are, no one can deal with all these layers of responsibilities alone. Get help with caregiving as well as with your own tasks - things like work, cleaning and shopping.
 
Every responsibility requires emotional and mental energy. Consider a variety of ways to refill your energy tank so you can keep going, including respite support for your loved ones, connecting with a support group or simply taking time to read a book for pleasure.  

Golden Getaways

Mackinac Island and Northern Michigan
Aug. 21-27 │ $694 per person (double)
Reservations accepted through Aug. 12 
  • 10 meals and accommodations
  • Carriage ride tour of the island
  • Boat ride through the Soo Locks
  • Mackinaw Crossings and Fort Mackinaw
  • Visit to the Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI

New York City
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Dec. 5-8 │ $817 per person (double)
Book now! Limited time left to reserve.  
  • Shows include "Radio City Rockettes" and "An American in Paris"

2016 Day Trips
  • AUG. 10
    "Brighton Beach Memoirs" at Hanover Tavern │ $78
  • OCT. 8
    Graves Mountain Lodge for apple season, Syria, Virginia │ $69
  • NOV. 2
    "Driving Miss Daisy" at the Riverside Dinner Theater, Fredericksburg, Virginia │$97 │ Lead played by Karen Grassie, "Ma" (Michael Landon's wife and Melissa Gilbert's mother) on the long running TV show "Little House on the Prairie" 
For more information or to reserve a spot on any GoldenClub trip,
please contact Jeannine's Tours of Virginia:
757-877-8799 or [email protected]
Diabetes and Chronic Disease Self-Management Classes

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Chronic conditions can feel immobilizing, but there is a workshop that can make a huge difference in the quality of your life! These six-week workshops are FREE and available throughout the Peninsula and Middle Peninsula.
You CAN live well, Virginia!

Chronic Disease Self-Management Classes
Tuesdays, Aug. 23 to Sept. 27 │4:30 - 7 p.m.
Riverside Medical Office Building
12200 Warwick Blvd. Suite 590A, Newport News
Registration: 757-594-8933

Volunteer Opportunity: Leader Training

Diabetes Self-Management Program Leader Training
August 4 and 5 │ Learn more
here or register online.

Questions? Call Kim at 757-220-4751.
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Upcoming Programs & Events

THE DOCTOR IS IN
FREE lecture series offered by Riverside

Newport News
August 31October 26
Patrick Henry Mall food court

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FREE FITNESS FRIDAY 
Free admission to the Riverside Wellness & Fitness Center for GoldenClub members on the first Friday of every month
September 2│ RWFC, 12650 Jefferson Ave., Newport News

CARING FOR YOU, CARING FOR ME
Fall 2016
A program of the Rosalynn Carter Institute of Caregiving

WHAT: Caregiving Education Sessions--five weekly seminars designed to address the needs of those engaged in elder care, including families, professionals and volunteers

WHEN: Five weekly sessions lasting 2 hours and 15 minutes
Choose:
Tuesdays │4:30-6:45 p.m. │Sept. 20 through Oct. 18
OR
Fridays │10 a.m.-12:15 p.m. │Sept. 23 through Oct. 21st

WHERE: Williamsburg Community Chapel, 3899 John Tyler Highway

COST: $45 (includes refreshments and materials). A limited number of scholarships are available.  
 
MORE INFORMATION/REGISTRATION: 
Or contact Christine Jensen, Ph.D. via email or at 757-220-4751.
 
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FAMILIES: Family Access to Memory Impairment and Loss Information, Engagement and Supports
(A Program of Riverside ClearPath)
 
This New York University - Caregiver Intervention program is designed to reduce caregiver stress and increase family support. As a federally funded research program, there is no cost to participate.

To determine if you are eligible, call Riverside Senior Care Navigation at 757-856-7030.

Learn more...
GoldenClub | 757-856-7010 | riversideonline.com/goldenclub 
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