Why bother with a caregiver support group? |
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While no two caregiving situations are the same, caregivers do share one thing... a common struggle. Finding a sense of community from your peers is of utmost importance to get through any journey. Caregiver support groups offer just that with a place to share common experiences, feelings and emotions, recognition and validation. Learn from those more experienced while being a guide for those new to the role.
Too often caregivers feel alone as family and friends pull away. In a support group, meet and share with others who get what you are going through without judgement. You say you "don't have time"? Actually, when you invest your time in caring for yourself, you will feel strengthened and encouraged. Yes, caring for your loved one is important, nevertheless you should always be your first concern... and that is not considered selfish or something to feel guilty about, you have permission! Our Caregiver Support Groups provide a safe place to connect with other caregivers who truly understand.
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In-Person SUPPORT GROUPS
Meeting at Demere Center for Living
6000 Business Center Dr., Savannah
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Non-Disease Specific Caregiver Fellowship
Tuesday, June 15th at 11:00am
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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. |
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Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, June 16th at 11:00am
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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.
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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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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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Restorative Yoga online via ZOOM! |
ECI is pleased to announce that our volunteer yoga instructors, Franessa Stalter and Marcia Berens, are continuing their wonderfully relaxing Restorative Yoga classes via ZOOM.
We meet each Thursday morning from 9:30am - 10:30am.
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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 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 service.
If your loved one is not under Hospice Savannah care,
please call 912-629-1088 for information.
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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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