What is Project Sherpa?
Have you ever left a doctor's appointment with more concerns or questions than before you went in?
Perhaps you felt rushed or were embarrassed, even hesitant to ask for more details?
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Would you find it helpful if a doctor accompanied you and/or your care recipient to their next medical appointment to be an advocate on your behalf?
Project Sherpa's retired medical professional volunteers do just that at no charge! Your Sherpa will help ask questions and gather all the facts so that, together, you can make the best medical decisions for you, or your loved one's care.
CLICK HERE for more information or call our office at 912-629-1331.
Project Sherpa is a complimentary service of the Edel Caregiver Institute.
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Evening Caregiver Support Group meeting at Hospice Savannah's Inpatient Unit
at 1352 Eisenhower Drive
Tuesday, July 13th from 6:00 - 7:00pm
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The Edel Caregiver Institute will now be offering an evening support group meeting at Hospice Savannah's Inpatient Unit on Eisenhower Drive! This group is non-disease specific and open to the community, regardless whether your loved one is under hospice care.
We ask that all participants be fully vaccinated or wear a mask.
Pre-registration not required but please note group starts promptly at 6:00pm.
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WILMINGTON ISLAND
Frank G. Murray Community Center
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Tuesday, July 13th
1:00 - 2:30pm
As a caregiver, are you gradually feeling more alone — that those around you just don’t seem to get what you are going through? Join us for a safe place to connect with other caregivers who truly understand. Learn and discover strength, emotional support, and a necessary sense of community with like-minded people. This group is non-disease specific to encourage caregivers to focus on their own concerns and circumstances.
The Edel Caregiver Institute is working with the Frank G. Murray Community Center to provide assistance to family caregivers monthly on the SECOND TUESDAY from 1:00 – 3:00pm.
For more information, contact The Frank G. Murray Community Center at 912-898-3320 or the Edel Caregiver Institute at 912-629-1331.
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Non-Disease Specific Caregiver Fellowship
Tuesday, July 20th from 11:00 - Noon
Demere Center at 6000 Business Center Drive
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Are you gradually feeling more alone — that those around you just don’t seem to get what you are going through? Our drop-in Caregiver Support Group meets monthly and provides a safe place to connect with other caregivers who truly understand. Learn and discover strength, emotional support, and a necessary sense of community with like-minded people. This group is non-disease specific to encourage caregivers to focus on their own concerns and circumstances.
We ask that all participants be fully vaccinated or wear a mask.
Pre-registration no required but please note group starts promptly at 11:00.
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, July 21st from 11:00 - Noon
Demere Center at 6000 Business Center Drive
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Are you caring for a loved one living with dementia? Whether you are caring for your loved one at home or they reside in a facility, the stress of caring for a loved one with dementia can be overwhelming with uncertainty. You are invited to fellowship with other caregivers sharing your concerns, struggles, and questions.
Please note this group is for family caregivers of a loved one with dementia or memory issues only.
We ask that all participants be fully vaccinated or wear a mask.
Pre-registration not required but please note group starts promptly at 11:00.
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Individual Dementia Caregiver Consultations Available |
Are you caring for a loved one with dementia and find yourself blocked and frustrated because you don't know what to do and how to do it when it comes to relating and communicating. Do you wonder why what you both want is not happening?
Learn to anticipate the struggles and how to be better prepared. Recognize your loved one's point of view, understand where they are coming from, comprehend the grieving of loss that comes with dementia, and develop a better understanding of what is possible and what is not.
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Jill Costello is a Certified Dementia Consultant under Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care and is available for individual caregiver consultations at no financial cost to you.
Educational content provided by Positive Approach® is used with permission and based on the GEMS® and the techniques, strategies, and overall approach to care created and developed by Positive Approach, LLC. www.teepasnow.com
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During the month of July, Restorative Yoga online via ZOOM and on-site at the Demere Center!
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We meet each Thursday morning from 9:30am - 10:30am.
Pre-registration required for both.
Restorative Yoga utilizes a variety of props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks to support the body and allow the breath to move freely, encouraging the muscles to relax the mind to quiet. Within a short time, this practice encourages you to become submerged in a deeply relaxed state and drop into the silent space within.
This is not a stretching class!
No previous experience is necessary. Mats and equipment provided. Dress to move and stretch.
We ask that all participants be fully vaccinated or wear a mask.
You will in turn receive information on how to join our online restorative yoga class. If you have any questions about using ZOOM, please reach out to Elizabeth via email: EBrodhead@HospiceSavannah.org, or call her direct line at 912-629-1069.
ON-SITE PARTICIPATION at the DEMERE CENTER for LIVING located at 6000 Business Center Drive in Savannah (we are the first building on the right):
Space is limited and while this is a free class, we do ask that you register in advance by reaching out to Marilyn at 912-629-1327 or by e-mail at MJohnson@HospiceSavannah.org with your name and contact information.
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-- RESPITE IS AVAILABLE! -- |
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Exhausted caregivers with a loved one under Hospice Savannah's care are eligible for 5 consecutive days of respite each month. Respite care is available for your loved one in our beautifully renovated Inpatient Unit on Eisenhower Drive where they will receive personalized care from our onsite clinical staff.
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Ask your Hospice Savannah nurse or social worker for more information on how to take advantage of this essential and beneficial service. |
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Do you know a caregiver who could
benefit from the services of the
Edel Caregiver Institute?
Simply text "EdelCaregiver" to 22828
to start receiving our caregiver newsletter
and announcements.
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For individual consultations, assistance, questions or concerns please contact:
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While there is no charge for our classes or support groups, we gratefully accept donations.
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The Edel Caregiver Institute is part of the Hospice Savannah Inc. continuum of care.
Hospice Savannah is accredited by The Joint Commission, the gold standard in health care, meaning our staff has made an extra effort to review and improve the key areas that can affect the quality and safety of your care.
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