August 2022
Hello everyone!
Our new administrative person, Sonia Cardoso, has officially joined the memory partners team and has hit the ground running. Sonia is originally from California, and has worked in healthcare for over 25 years. She says it has been a dream of hers to work for an organization like Lower Cape Fear LifeCare, and she is looking forward to the future. Her hobbies include camping, going to the beach and spending time with her cats. Welcome to the team, Sonia!
In other news, we’re excited to be planning the next event in out Caregiver Education series. On September 22, Memory Partners will be hosting a Compassionate Care Simulation Lab. See below for more information.
In addition to the simulation lab, Memory Partners will also be starting the next Savvy Caregiver class on September 15. See below for details on time and location.
Volunteer Help Wanted
We are in need of volunteers in New Hanover County. Our volunteer program matches volunteers with people who are receiving hospice services or memory care services.There is no greater gift than time and companionship.
Volunteer opportunities include administrative tasks as well as time spent providing respite to caregivers. No matter your skill set or comfort level, you can be an asset to our organization.
For more information, check out our website here: Volunteer – Be the Difference · Lower Cape Fear LifeCare
Caregiver Education
Support Groups
Caregiver Connections: This group is designed for caregivers and will focus on a new topic each month. This group is offered on the second Thursday of the month and meets at 10 a.m. Please click here to sign up for this group.
Memory Partners is also offering a social group designed for people who live alone and have dementia. It meets on the third Monday of the month at 2 p.m. The focus of this group is on socializing and building community. If your loved one is someone who has a dementia related illness, lives alone, and you think he or she would be interested in joining this group, please click here to let Erin know.
