Caregiver Education & Support Services
"I've been helping Mom for three years now, ever since she broke her hip. I've been visiting her every day, but I'm seeing some decline lately and want to know what options there are so we can plan for her future needs. Not only that, but between running to help Mom and keeping up with the children's schedules, I'm feeling at the end of my rope. Am I losing it?"
Caring for an elderly family member can be tremendously rewarding, and it can also put a lot of stress on the caregiver. Often, it is the caregiver who is helping to plan for future options. To do that effectively, it's nice to have a little help. The Caregiver Education & Support Groups and Special Event Seminars provide that help.
The primary goals of the Caregiver Education & Support Groups are to provide awareness of resources and services available, and to provide a support group atmosphere where other caregivers can share what has worked for them and the emotions that they have had along the way. While you may feel alone, you are not alone.
There are currently 5 Caregiver Education and Support Groups in the Downriver/Dearborn area that are conducted by The Information Center. Each group meets once a month and each participant has an opportunity to discuss their situation and listen to others explain their situations. The facilitator presents a different topic each month to give caregivers new skills to learn during their caregiving journey. Topics discussed vary, but include stress management, financial planning, hiring a home care worker, guilt and grief, legal matters, caring for the caregiver and Alzheimer's and dementia disorders.
Special Event Seminars
The Information Center hosts various seminars throughout the year featuring professional speakers who will cover a topic that may be of interest to you as a caregiver. Past speakers have been Dr. Rhonna Shatz, Henry Ford Hospital, Dr. David Sengstock, Oakwood Hospital Geriatric Medical Program and Jim Schuster, Certified Elder Law Attorney. Check our website to see when our next event is slated.
Caregiver Support Groups
Caregiver Support Groups address the needs of caregivers and educate them on options and resources that can help provide relief. The sessions are no charge to caregivers and offer an opportunity to address problems and find solutions to caregiving challenges.
Taylor
Oakwood Heritage Hospital
10000 Telegraph Road
Taylor, MI 48180
Conference Room 3
6:00pm
(Held the 2nd Tuesday of each month)
Dearborn
Dearborn Senior Center
Ford Community & Performing Arts Center
15801 Michigan Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48124
10:00am
(Held the 3rd Thursday of each month)
Dearborn
Oakwood Adult Day Care
3601 Pelham Road
Dearborn, MI 48124
5:00pm
(Held the 2nd Thursday of each month)
Brownstown
Forest View Assisted Living
19341 Allen Road
Brownstown, MI
6:00pm
(Held the 3rd Thursday of each month)
Taylor
American House Southland
25250 Eureka Road
Taylor, MI 48180
1:30pm
(Held the 3rd Wednesday of each month)
Please call us at (734) 282-7171 for more information.
