The following is from SAGE Eldercare
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and SAGE InfoCare Manager Kathy Larkin
On January 23rd, SAGE Eldercare will start two new caregiver support groups – one for spouses and one for adult children of older adults. They will be led by Licensed Clinical Social Worker and SAGE InfoCare Manager Kathy Larkin.
The caregiver support group geared for adult children who assist in the caregiving of their parents will take place over eight sessions in the evenings, beginning January 23, 7-8:30 pm. The other eight-session group for spouses will take place during the day, also beginning January 23, 2 – 3:30 pm. Both groups are free and will cover topics such as coping with caregiver emotions and managing stress, navigating care options, and defining our roles as caregivers. Pre-registration is required for the support groups. To register, please call Kathy Larkin: 908.598.5509.
Dates for the caregiver support groups are: January 23, February 6 and 27, March 13 and 27, April 10 and 24, and May 8. Both groups take place at SAGE Eldercare, 290 Broad Street, Summit.
“Caregiving can be gratifying, but it is also very challenging. It is important to know that you are not alone with your concerns and questions,” said Larkin. “SAGE’s new support groups will give those that help take care of older adults, whether they are a spouse or an adult child, a safe place to discuss their experiences, share ideas, and get emotional support.”
