THE CAREGIVER’S PATHWAY

A Christ-centered ministry providing weekly educational opportunities and emotional support for Caregivers – initially for those individuals providing care for loved ones who are living with dementia.


OUR MISSION

To provide assistance and companionship for those caregivers who are supporting a person living with the life-altering diagnosis of dementia all along their journey as they walk their loved one home.

Learn

about dementia and care approaches

Share

ideas and conversation with other dementia caregivers

Practice

self-care as a priority

Find

community resources and learn how to use them

Breathe

in some spiritual respite and calm

Walk

with others on the journey so as not to feel alone

Caregivers give other caregivers hope!

CAREGIVER EDUCATION

Classroom instruction taught by subject-matter experts touching on both well-being issues and specific problems encountered when dealing with life-altering diagnoses:
  • What Is Normal Aging? What Is Dementia?
  • Why Is Patient Advocacy Important?
  • Medications Know-How
  • Elder Legal Considerations
  • Importance of Self-Care for the Caregiver

SENIOR WELL-BEING LECTURE SERIES

taught by community professionals

CAREGIVER-SPECIFIC CLASSES

taught by dementia caregivers

UPCOMING EVENTS

Senior Well-Being Lecture Series: Common Scams Targeting the Elder Population

June 21 • 3:30 – 5 pm
Chapel

CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

LIBRARY FOR SELF-STUDY AND SELF-CARE

Two self-study nooks

for dementia-related research

DVDs, books, and websites

to learn about and support you on your journey

Community resources

with information about them and how to use them

Place of calm and respite

for caregivers to share ideas

Plan for self-care

escape for an hour to the Palms Center or develop a new Hygge habit

A sacred space

focused on empathy, support, and shared experiences; caregivers giving other caregivers HOPE!

RESOURCE CENTER / LIBRARY HOURS
(Room 202, Educ. Bldg.)
Tuesday: 9 am – 12 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 1 pm
Thursday: 12 – 3 pm

CAREGIVER SUPPORT, CONVERSATION, HOPE

WEEKLY CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS

facilitated by professionals

SUPPORT GROUP
Thursdays: 4 pm • Resource Center (Rm 202, Educ. Bldg.)

COMPANY & ENCOURAGEMENT

without judgment by partnering with a Care Pal

A SPIRITUAL WAY TO APPROACH CAREGIVING

and develop an oasis of calm with frequent encouragement on the journey

HOW CAN WE BEST HELP YOU?

UP FOR DISCUSSION:

Inspiring & Encouraging Blog Posts from our Community of Caregiving to our Community of Caregivers. 

UP FOR DISCUSSION … Are you aware of the work done by the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers? Did you know this former First Lady has been an outspoken advocate for family caregivers since the mid-80’s? This past week the Carter Family announced that Rosalynn Carter is living with dementia.

  On Tuesday, May 30, the Carter Family announced that 95 year-old Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has dementia.  They go on to share “she continues to live happily at home with her husband…

UP FOR DISCUSSION … Do you have special plans with family and friends to celebrate this Memorial Day? Did you even realize it is Memorial Day weekend?

For years, Memorial Day weekend has always brought with it special celebrations.  Growing up in northern Illinois, Memorial Day was the first time you could count on somewhat decent weather to be…

UP FOR DISCUSSION … Do you feel isolated at times? Have your caregiver responsibilities and loved one’s needs separated you from the people you used to see regularly?

My years of caregiving have clarified for me that God’s best gift has always been the people He has given to me in my life.  I am best defined by the people who love me.  My greatest joy has always…
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