Are you a caregiver and not sure where to find help and support in Sarasota, Florida?
Family caregivers are faced with difficult problems especially when caring for someone with debilitating condition such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) or Parkinson’s Disease.
Caregivers need to examine what they know about their resources and what they know about themselves. Here are some helpful questions:
- How have you coped with stressful situations in the past?
- How do you typically respond to stress?
- How does stress affect you?
- What are the emotional and physical effects you usually have when stressed?
- Do you believe you are capable of solving most problems?
- Do you believe you must do everything yourself?
- Can other people be helpful even though they cannot provide help like you?
- If you were having trouble managing a problem, who would you go for help?
- Are you really helpful when you are feeling stressed?
Supportive services are available for caregivers in Sarasota. Senior Friendship Centers has a Caregiver Resource Center called the Living Room. The Adult Day Services provide the comforts of home with trained staff and volunteers facilitating social, educational, and recreational activities. Caregivers and families are assured their loved one is treated respectfully and with personal attention.
Caregiver Support Group meets Thursdays, 10 am – 11:30 am for caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer’s or Dementia – related diseases.
Evening Caregiver Support Group meets Tuesdays, 6pm-7pm facilitated by Paula Falk, Director of CRC. Telephone (941) 556-3268.
Monthly Support Group meets third Monday of the month at 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Individuals who are no longer caregiving and would like to meet with others who are dealing with life transitions are welcome to join.
Weekly Journaling Group meets on Fridays from 1pm-2:30pm. Journaling provides participants an opportunity to express themselves through writing, promotes healing and peace of mind.
For more information of the different available support groups and activities at the Sarasota Senior Friendship Center, please call (941) 556-3268.
Senior Friendship Center is located at:
1820 Brother Geenen Way, Sarasota, Florida 34236.
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