Caregiver burden is presented regarding the spouse or life partner of a person with dementia. Often overlooked by healthcare professionals, the caregiver spouse or life partner becomes the forgotten patient. The risks associated with caregiver burden, assessment strategies, and overall care partner needs will be discussed. This virtual training session for SHS Family Caregivers will […]

On Tuesday, January 18, Betsy Simmons will be back to lead an online interactive session via Zoom where we will explore and practice self-care through compassionate awareness, breathing exercises, meditation, chair yoga and Qigong (gentle tai chi). Recommended attire is comfortable clothing for movement. Many of you know Betsy -- an SHS caregiver and long-time holistic […]

Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, January 18th from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group […]

As caregivers, we are often faced with challenging and emotional situations where some support from our peers can make a big difference. In the spirit of self-care, we have a Caregiver Support Group to provide an opportunity for caregivers to share (or just listen) to each other in a positive and supportive environment. Led by […]

Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, February 15th from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group […]

As caregivers, we are often faced with challenging and emotional situations where some support from our peers can make a big difference. In the spirit of self-care, we have a Caregiver Support Group to provide an opportunity for caregivers to share (or just listen) to each other in a positive and supportive environment. Led by […]

Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, March 15th from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group […]

This month's Caregiver Support Group on Tuesday, March 29 will focus on a special topic: Processing the Loss of a Client – Sharing, Feeling & Dealing The work we do is both uplifting and emotionally challenging. One of the greatest challenges we face is the loss of a meaningful client relationship. Our clients leave us in a variety […]

The loss of independence and self-control are the hard realities of a person with dementia. Aiding with bathing, dressing, and grooming can be the most stressful and challenging realities for the care partner. Learn the strategies and interventions that will allow for the decrease in power struggles and increase of positive feelings of the person […]

Don’t miss our next Support Group Meeting Tuesday, April 19th from 7:00-8:30pm! This informal support group will allow you to share openly about your current caregiving challenges in a confidential and safe environment. This support group meets monthly via Zoom. All those that RSVP will be sent the Zoom link prior to the support group […]

SHS will be hosting a movie night at the office on Thursday, April 21st, to watch the documentary film, It's Not a Burden: The Humor and Heartache of Raising Elderly Parents. This feature-length documentary provides an intimate look, presented with humor and heart, at the relationships between aging parents and the adult children who care for them, examining the […]