Duke Dementia Family Support Program
Caregiver Collective Wisdom
Check out our new addition to the website, Caregiver Collective Wisdom! We asked e-news readers and support group attendees to tell us, “What do you wish someone had told you?”. On this page, you can read through the wisdom and compassion of the responses, with a range of practical caregiving advice and honest reflections on caring for a loved one with dementia.
Upcoming Support Group Dates
If you have not previously participated in a support group, but are interested in joining now, please contact the appropriate staff member.
African American Dementia Care Partners Support Group: Every third Tuesday at 7 p.m., contact Tiffany for info, 919-660-7508.
Long-Term Care Community Support Group: Every third Tuesday at noon, contact Natalie for information, 919-660-7542.
Duke Dementia Morning Care Partners: Every second Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and fourth Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. (in-person), contact Tiffany for info, 919-660-7509.
Younger-Onset: Every second and fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m., contact Janeli if joining for the first time, 919-660-7565.
Daughters Concerned For Aging Relatives: Every first and third Wednesday at noon, contact Bobbi for info, 919-660-7542.
Duke Dementia Evening Care Partners: Every second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m, contact Natalie for info, 919-660-7542.
PLWD Group: Every third Monday at 11:00 a.m. contact Janeli for info, 919-660-7565.
Caregiver Connections
Understanding Long Term Services & Supports in the Healthcare Continuum
Speaker: Lisa Hoskins, MSW, LCSW
Wednesday, May 31st at 1PM
This presentation provides a comprehensive understanding of what long-term care options are available for older adults. This includes both in-home and facility-based services and how services are funded. Information may be particularly helpful as one is starting to plan for their later years and when navigating resources in the aging network.
Lisa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) is the caregiver support program manager at the Center for Volunteer Caregiving in Cary. Her career focus has been working in healthcare and aging settings serving those in hospice care and the ALS community. She works with both patients and family caregivers and is a strong advocate for self-care, respite services, and living the best life one can.
Click here to hare the event flyer. Click on this link to access the Zoom presentation the day of the event OR call in by dialing 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 965 7747 1018 Password: 3513
Upcoming Programs Events and Engagement Opportunities
Event Opportunities
Alzheimer’s Association NC Chapter Education Programs
The North Carolina Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association has a variety of webinars and in-person programs over the next few weeks.
–> See Eastern NC Events here
–> See Western NC Events here
To register click here or call 1-800-272-3900.
Creating Time: A Practical Self-Care Workshop for Caregivers
Thursday, June 8, 2 – 3:30 p.m. via Zoom
Durham Center for Senior Life, 406 Rigsbee Avenue
This workshop aims to create a personalized, take-home plan for caregivers to enhance their self-care routines.
Presented by MemoryCare, Asheville.. Click here to register.
Engagement Opportunities
Bingo With Creativity Café
Monday, June 12, 3 – 4 p.m. (virtual)
For more information and to register click here.
*New*Millbrook Enrichment Center
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
1712 E. Millbrook Rd Raleigh, NC 27609
$40 per day, with a reduction for the third day if you sign up for three days.
Socialization program for individuals with early to moderate-stage dementia or other mild disabilities. For more information click here or contact Shelly Gross, at 919-277-8628.
