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Where Do I Start?
Being a Caregiver isn’t easy. And it’s even more difficult
for a Caregiver to explain to someone who isn’t going through the
emotional pain of interacting with a loved one even partially lost
to dementia, the additional toll it takes on the Caregiver,
specifically, and the whole family in general. Fortunately, there
are resources and support available to help.
Unfortunately, when it comes time to utilize some of the available
resources and support, it’s hard to know where to find them.
Sometimes, we don’t even know what questions to ask, in order to
get pointed in the right direction! Amidst a dizzying number of
decisions and emotions, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Help is Available! While your situation may be unique to your
family, take comfort in knowing you are not alone. Hundreds of
families representing thousands of individual family members are
Caregivers or Care Recipients throughout Yavapai County.
From deciding what type of living arrangement is the best option for
your loved one, to knowing how best to help someone who suffers from
dementia, help is available.
SUPPORT GROUPS - attending a support
group can be a significant source of help for people who are new in
their role of Caregiver, as well as an ongoing source of comfort for
those who have been caring for a loved one for any length of time.
Many times, people who have lost a loved one continue coming to the
meetings, to both offer and receive support from others. Sharing and
learning from people who can relate to what you’re going through
is a great way to feel supported. A list of Support Groups is in our
Newsletter at CaregiverConnection.us
AGENCY SUPPORT - there are numerous
non-profit, for-profit and government agencies that offer
information, emotional and/or financial support (services, products,
housing assistance, etc), or can refer you to an appropriate source
of help. A list of Agencies that asked to be in our Newsletter can
be found at CaregiverConnection.us
ONLINE AGENCY DIRECTORY - many
(over 400) Senior & Caregiver Goods/Services Providers are
listed in the Online Senior Resources Directory on this website.
Click on the Resource Directory Link in the banner above.
GET CONNECTED - sign up to be one of
our Peeps (Senior People) and receive our periodic email
announcements of events and service we host throughout the Prescott
area throughout the year, including Live presentations, virtual
Expos, Newsletter releases, Directory upgrades, and Presentation
videos.
CAREGIVER NEWSLETTER - our free
Caregiver Connection Newsletter is updated monthly. Included each
month are articles on some of the most sensitive topics relating to
being a Caregiver or Senior. No topic is off-limits, and new
articles are being constantly added. The Newsletter also includes
information about local support groups, meetings, conferences and
other opportunities to obtain the services and support you need.
Find the Caregiver Newsletter at CaregiverConnection.us
LIVE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS - every
two weeks for 10 months out of the year, the Senior Connection hosts
live Educational presentations at two venues in Prescott. Each
Presentation is also video-taped and uploaded to our own streaming
site at TeleConnection.us These are educational in focus (sales
Pitches are not allowed). Click on Speakers Bureau in the banner at
the top of the page to see the Presentation schedule.
SENIOR CONNECTION VIRTUAL EXPO - these
Free events are held twice a year. Guest speakers will provide
Presentations on topics of importance to Caregivers and Seniors. The
Spring and Fall Expos are Online and available 24/7 at
SeniorConnectionExpo.us
CONTACT US - Our goal is to connect
Caregivers and Seniors with the services, products and support they
need. We’d love to hear from you with your questions, suggestions
and concerns regarding your role as a Caregiver, Care Recipient, or
Service Provider.
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