SLV Caregiver Support Group

03/28/2026

I love these tips on caregiving dementia...

A dementia caregiver should be mindful of personality and behavior changes to best anticipate the patient’s needs. Find caregiver support here.

12/26/2025

Dealng with Dementia? This post is for you! Several helpful ideas on communication and how to lessen everyone's anxiety.

It’s important for caregivers to understand what not to do as much as to learn what to do to better support their loved ones. Learn what to avoid when caring for someone with Alzheimer’s.

11/25/2025

How do you speak with someone you love about changes in their behavior or health? This is a good guide. You can watch or just read the transcript for a good way to do it, especially if you only see them during the holidays.

10/27/2025

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In the news--blood test for Alzheimer's shows promise...

An expert breaks it all down.

10/27/2025

Caregivers Seeking New Patients
Hello, we have been working with the same caregiver for three plus years and think the world of him. He is everything you would want in a person that is charged with caring for your loved one(s). Over this time we have gotten to know his family, three of which are also caregivers and are also wonderful. His wife has been one of two caregivers who cared for a lovely lady, one for seven and one for nine years who recently passed just shy of 104 years old. These two women are both looking for a new patient to care for either in home or at a care facility where you need to augment the care provided by the facility. Please contact me if you would like their contact information. In my opinion you won’t find two kinder, careful, detailed and more experienced professionals for patient care. Call Barbara for the number...
Michelle Schmidt
Blossom Manor Neighborhood
3 days ago

10/05/2025

Caregiving at home? Managing meds, meals and everything else? Do you have questions about dementia? Bathing? We have answers! Come and see all the alternative care options in our area, meet the experts and get the information you need.

Also, get info on our Support Group that meets the first Thursday in the same locale at 2pm. We laugh and cry and hug and have a nice break from duties, helping each other get a break and take care of our needs, too.

Please come and please share!❣️

09/18/2025

From Linda, longtime support group participant:
"Being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs, but thanks to this group, I've found a lifeline. The support and understanding from my fellow caregivers have made all the difference. Hearing about your situations—the struggles, the small triumphs, and the difficult decisions to place a loved one—has helped me feel less alone. Your willingness to share how you care for yourselves, from small acts like cutting your own toenails to bigger steps, has been incredibly inspiring and a crucial reminder to prioritize my own well-being.
The knowledge and compassion that Barbara and Rainne bring to every meeting are invaluable. Their professional experience, combined with their own personal journeys, provides practical advice and much-needed resources. They guide us through the complexities of caregiving and offer a wealth of information.
This group isn't just about managing the present; it's about building a supportive community. It's a testament to the bond we've formed that members continue to attend even after they've lost their loved ones. We learn so much from each other's stories—the lessons, the strategies, and the shared wisdom that helps us navigate this journey, sometimes when we feel like we don't know anything at all. Thank you all for everything you do."

09/02/2025

The SLV Caregiver Support Group meets to learn from other caregivers and professionals in the field while providing the opportunity to gain strength and support for the weeks and months ahead. We offer informational programs, peer support, discussions, and community development among the attendees.....

05/12/2025

Our second Caregiver Resource Fair, composed of our many local community agencies and facilities, as well as info on how to afford long-term care costs, will be Saturday, October the 11th at the Sr. Center in the Highlands Park Senior & Community Center from 10 to 2 pm.
Mark your calendars. Hope to see you and your friends and neighbors there, too! Please spread the word.