Kapi’olani Community College (KCC) is offering 2 series of workshops designed specifically for family caregivers interested in learning skills for the care of their elderly parents, spouse or relative. The workshops are planned by the KCC Kupuna Education Center and are taught by experienced health and elder care educators. Pre-registration is required and class sizes are limited.

Series II:  The Basics of Family Caregiving Family caregivers of an elder are provided an overview of caregiving during a series of six 2-hour workshops.  Participants will learn what is involved in caring for a family elder, the skills that are needed for caregiving, and decision making about providing care to an elder at home.  The workshops will include the following topics: Assisting with activities of daily living such as dressing, bathing, eating, etc., normal aging and common chronic health conditions, Managing medications, nutrition and diet, Community services, Legal and financial considerations, Memory exercises to keep the aging mind sharp, Tips on caring for an elder with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, and How to care for you, the caregiver.  The skills learned in the 6 workshops are based on established techniques for safety, preserving dignity and the prevention of injury to both the elder and caregiver.

Instructor: Emelyn Kim, MS  has a master’s degree in Gerontological Counseling and is a National Certified Counselor.  She has her own company called Elder Care Counseling and Education and is experienced in case management and elder care education.