It's never a simple matter to take time away from your loved one, whether for a personal appointment or even to attend a support group. We understand the challenges you face and offer an important and useful alternative to traditional support groups - professionally facilitated telephone sessions.
Caregivers can choose to attend weekly groups where the specific needs of Alzheimer caregivers will be addressed in a compassionate, supportive and respectful environment. Our one hour groups will take place over the telephone using a simple bridge line similar to a conference call.
Participants will be asked to commit to eight consecutive weeks with the option to sign up for an additional eight weeks as needed or desired.
Sometimes joining a support group may feel difficult.
- You may not want to acknowledge the diagnosis.
- You may wonder if anyone will understand you.
- You may feel that your story is just too different.
- You may feel embarrassed to let others know that you can't manage the stress.
- Perhaps you feel that you shouldn't need any help.
- You may feel confused and overwhelmed by your feelings.
Additionally, the idea of telephone support groups may be new to you. Our experience has shown us that this format can be highly effective, easy to access, and secure. Participants feel included and heard. We are committed to making your group experience the most helpful and supportive hour in your week.
We'd like to invite you to attend a free, telephone question and answer session to be held in the fall of 2005. This will be an opportunity for you to speak with our Director and learn more about the way our groups will work. We hope you'll join us!
If you'd like to participate, please contact Susan Eig at seig@caregiversupportlink.com or call our toll free number, 1-877-966-2444.
The fee for the weekly CareGiver support groups is $200/month. Participants are asked to make a two-month commitment. Scholarships are available to those who qualify.
To sign up for a support group or individual sessions, please contact us either by email at seig@caregiversupportlink.com or by calling our toll-free number, 1-877-966-2444. Provide your your name, mailing address, daytime, evening and cell phone numbers (or fax number if you prefer) and your email address. You will then receive a CaregiverSupportLink sign-up packet in the mail.
Support groups are not the answer for every person. Some caregivers may feel uncomfortable in a group and may prefer the intimacy and customized support of individual telephone sessions.
Individual sessions can be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time with a member of our team.
