caregiver
Three generation households are on local menus as sandwich families
by (Angela Bayes)
Submitted 11-27-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
Many local families are living a life of eldercare and child rearing under one roof as a Sandwich Family. After all, Grand Rapids is a great place to live, retire, and raise a family. One such family is my family. My husband, Jim, and I live just...Living with Alzheimer’s: Middle Stage
by (kimsmith)
Submitted 08-08-2016 under
In the middle stage of Alzheimer’s disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable...Alzheimer's Association Dial-In Support Group
by (kimsmith)
Submitted 02-23-2016 under
The Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Groups are designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems....The Savvy Caregiver
by (kimsmith)
Submitted 02-23-2016 under
The Savvy Caregiver is an evidence-based educational program designed for persons caring for a family member with dementia living at home in the community. Learn new skills to reduce the negative impact of caregiving while improving the quality of...
Story Matters: Dave and Lori Hastings explain caregiving, helping others
by (Elevating Voices)
Submitted 08-21-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Elevating Voices project is collaborating with 12 local nonprofits through the summer and fall...