Healthy Minds - Healthy Caregiving, Sat. Sept 21, 10am - 12:30pm
Join us for a morning of discussions on vital aspects of aging – memory and caregiving - facilitated by Rachel Sangestanian and Barbara Browning of Wise & Healthy Aging. The morning will be broken into two sessions:
Maintain Your Brain
First we will learn about the latest research on brain changes later in life: what’s “normal” and what may not be, and how to keep your brain running.
Revive & Thrive
Next Rachel and Barbara will discuss strategies for beating caregiving burnout: simple practicalities on managing stress, recognizing when you're overwhelmed, and taking care of your own health, so you can keep caring for your loved one without burning out.
Facilitator Biographies
Rachel Sangestanian has been with Wise & Healthy Aging for over 10 years and has been the Director of the Adult Day Center (ADC) since November 2023. Rachel oversees the day-to-day operations of the ADC, and works directly with clients and families, helping them to find solutions to the challenges of caregiving and living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other related conditions.
Barbara Browning retired from Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center in 2010 and began volunteering for Wise & Healthy Aging in the same year, bringing her expertise as a nurse, program administrator and trainer. She has been active in many programs during her 14 years with WISE, including delivery of nationally recognized, evidence-based caregiver training and disease prevention programs, and leading support groups for family caregivers. Additionally she now serves on the Board of WISE. She is an active volunteer in her church and the community of Santa Monica.
Tags: Adult Classes / Welcome
