The Wellness Hour

Practical Tips for Healthy Aging

Join us for The Wellness Hour: Practical Tips for Healthy Aging. We will discuss strategies for maintaining a healthy diet, staying active, managing pain, and enhanced overall well-being. Learn simple, effective habits to boost energy, improve mobility, and support a vibrant, independent lifestyle.

Friday, May 16, 10-11 a.m.

The cost is $10, or $14 for Non-District residents.

Call 800-900-8582 to join an interest list.

Caring for yourself while caring for others

Join us for The Wellness Hour: Caring for yourself while caring for others. Are you putting others before yourself? Are you putting your needs on the backburner? Does it feel like the care you provide for a loved one, friend or family member leaves with little to no time for yourself? Are you feeling frustrated, anxious or irritable? Come to this lecturette to learn ways to care for yourself while caring for another .

Wednesday, June 25, 10-11 a.m..

The cost is $10, or $14 for Non-District residents.

Call 800-900-8582 to join an interest list.

Dealing With Dementia

The Dealing with Dementia Program was developed by the Rosalynn Carter Institute as an evidence-informed educational support program for caregivers of people living with dementia. This 4-hour workshop highlights topics such as the caregiving experience with an easily understandable explanation of dementia, best practices in caregiving, and problem solving with dementia behaviors. Learn tips for caregivers to find time for self-care and stress management. Completed workshop participants will receive a comprehensive manual for dementia caregivers. Spanish and English available.  

Thursdays, March 6 and 13, 1:30-3:30 p.m. (in person, 2-part class)

Wednesdays, June 11 and 18: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. (in person, 2-part class)

Please call to register. The cost of materials is $35, or $39 for Non-District residents.

Register: 800-900-8582

Dementia Live

Dementia Live is a high impact, dementia simulation experience that immerses participants into life with dementia, resulting in a deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with cognitive impairment and sensory change. Participants are outfitted in specialized gear and given a series of tasks to perform. The challenges and struggles one faces become very real to the participant, triggering heightened empathy and understanding, creating a catalyst for meaningful communication and improving quality of care. We currently have three offerings.

Friday, May 2: 9 a.m., 10 a.m. or 11 a.m.

Please register in advance by calling 800-900-8582. There is no charge.

Depression and Caregiver Burden Screening

It is well-documented that long-term, unrelieved caregiving duties, especially when caring for loved ones with dementia, can have negative impacts on the health, personal, social and/or financial well-being of the caregiver. Depression and a sense a well-being become significant factors to evaluate. 

The Caregiver Center utilizes the Zarit Burden Interview to assess a caregiver's perception of "burden" to see if those areas are being affected, with a focus on depression, mental health, negative affect, social support, stress and coping (American Psychological Association), as well as the PHQ-9 Depression Screening tool.

The PHQ-9 is a "multipurpose instrument for screening, diagnosing, monitoring and measuring the severity of depression" (National Institute of Health), and utilizes a brief self-report tool. The tool rates the frequency of symptoms which factors in the scoring severity index.

Camarillo Health Care District's use and/or results of the PHQ-9 is not a diagnosis. It is outside of the District's scope to diagnose. Self-reported answers indicate scores that can be measured against the categories listed on the tool, with further desription. It's imperative that you consult your physician for symptoms of depression. 

Speak with a qualified counselor to learn more about symptoms of depression. Understand more about the moods you are experiencing and learn about resources that can help.

Friday, March 21, book a time between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. l in one-hour blocks

Friday, June 6,  book a time between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. l in one-hour blocks

Call 800-900-8582 for an appointment.

Nutrition Counseling

One-on-One Appointments
Meet with Patti Jaeger, registered dietitian from Area Agency on Aging, to discuss your specific health topic. Topics include controlling blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, enhancing bone health and eating healthy on a budget. Participants must be 60 or older.

Second and fourth Tuesday of each month 1-4 p.m. Please call 805-388-1952 to register.