We CARE connection

Service Description

We “CARE“ Connection: A Dementia Caregivers Support Group 6 Month Support Program  12 Sessions Total  1 online session per month (1 st Wednesday of the month)  1 in-person session per month (3 rd Wednesday of the month)  Informal respite care is available for loved ones with dementia during the 6 in-person sessions, if needed Support Sessions  Emphasize peer support and community  Highlight empowerment in the care partner relationship  Monthly In-Person Sessions o Research-based, psycho-educational, skill-building o Focus on both the positive aspects and struggles of caregiving  Online Sessions o Resource-based, Q&A format Monthly themes: 1. Personal identity and the role of the carer 2. Stress and the emotional side of caregiving 3. Challenges of Caregiving 4. Caregiver wellbeing: quality of life, resiliency & self-care 5. Caregiver wellbeing: self-care and making the positive aspects more positive 6. Caregiving and dementia resource sharing  Caregiver Connection Cafe o The latter part of every session o A social time to connect with other caregivers Memory Lane Social Group  Informal respite for loved ones living with dementia  In the same building, at the same time as the caregiver support program (*a caregiver must be registered for, and attending the support program toutilize MLSG)