Male caregiver groups are a safe place to share and learn helpful tips and meet other men coping with caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer's or dementia. If you are attending for the first time, you're encouraged to connect with the support group facilitator prior to joining (their name and contact info will […]
Join us for this caregiver support group that offers participants the opportunity to connect, share and create a community of support. To register contact Kandace Gray at 910-274-0343 or kgray@capefaercog.org.
This three-week training that meets Nov. 5, 12, and 19 is designed for caregivers who assist family members or friends with Dementia and/or Alzheimer’s Disease. The course is free, and registration is required. The course will increase skills and knowledge for caregiving, provide understanding of the diseases that cause dementia, gain confidence to effectively address […]
A memory café is a welcoming place for caregivers and their loved ones with Dementia to connect with others. Please join us for this monthly support group. Click here to register or call 910-457-6039.
Join us for a free presentation by Lower Cape Fear LifeCare's Kelly Cahill, RN, community nurse educator, and Jason Clamme, director of community engagement, as we learn about Normal Aging, ABCs of Dementia and the Power of Positivity. Light refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Call 910-769-4951 or click here
Support Groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They educate and inform participants about Dementia and help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. Click here to register for this group.
This workshop offers tips on how to have conversations with family about the challenging and uncomfortable topics of going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving, and making legal and financial plans. When someone is showing signs of dementia, it’s time to talk. Often, conversations with family about changing behaviors can be challenging and […]
A person living with dementia often wants to stay independent for as long as possible. Caregivers can learn how to balance safety and manage expectations to support independence at every stage of the disease. Topics in the program include: How dementia affects communication Using a person-centered communication approach Tips for communicating with family, friends, and […]
Forget-Me-Knot is a workshop for persons with memory impairment and their caregivers. Caregivers receive important information while their loved ones enjoy a group activity in a safe environment. Registration is required. To register, contact kgray@capefearcog.org or Kandace Gray 910-274-0343
It isn’t surprising that the time when family members are most likely to recognize the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia in a loved one comes during the holiday season. Is it just normal aging, or could it be Alzheimer’s? Families celebrating the holidays are often left wondering if mom forgetting her grandchild’s name is […]
Join us for this caregiver support group that offers participants the opportunity to connect, share and create a community of support. To register contact Kandace Gray at 910-274-0343 or kgray@capefaercog.org.
A memory café is a welcoming place for caregivers and their loved ones with Dementia to connect with others. Please join us for this monthly support group. Click here to register or call 910-457-6039.
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