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Caring for the Caregiver

Tuesday, May 16, 2017 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Serving as a caregiver for a loved one can be a rewarding experience. It also can be one of life’s most challenging experiences. We help support those who are caring for a loved one with illness or memory loss. 

Research shows that when caregivers attend organized support groups run by trained professionals, they can double the amount of time a senior with dementia can stay at home, rather than be cared for through an outside and often more costly program. Support groups also provide increased peace-of-mind to families trying to accommodate their loved one’s wishes.

Caring for the Caregiver sessions will address valuable coping skills needed to deal with conflicting demands, ways to understand and manage challenging behaviors, the importance of self-care and time away, future care considerations, and more. And because caregiving can be isolating, support group members often find great comfort by sharing their experiences with others in similar situations.

Summer Dates

  • Tuesday, April 11, 2017 4:30pm-6:00pm
  • Tuesday, April 18, 2017 4:30pm-6:00pm
  • Tuesday, April 25, 2017 4:30pm-6:00pm
  • Tuesday, May 2, 2017 4:30pm-6:00pm
  • Tuesday, May 9, 2017 4:30pm-6:00pm
  • Tuesday, May 16, 2017 4:30pm-6:00pm

Location: UCF Health, East Orlando office. 3400 Quadrangle Blvd. Orlando, FL 32817

Contact Daniel Paulson at Daniel.Paulson2@ucf.edu or see the Dept. of Psychology OLDeR Lab for more details.

RSVP is required. Please contact us in advance!

Location:

UCF Health: Patient Education Conference Room [ View Website ]

This event occurs on multiple dates/times. This event takes place at this location on this date.

Event runs on multiple dates (select event date for details)

Date Location
April 18, 2017, 4:30 p.m. UCF Health: Patient Education Conference Room
April 25, 2017, 4:30 p.m. UCF Health: Patient Education Conference Room
May 2, 2017, 4:30 p.m. UCF Health: Patient Education Conference Room
May 9, 2017, 4:30 p.m. UCF Health: Patient Education Conference Room
May 16, 2017, 4:30 p.m. UCF Health: Patient Education Conference Room

Contact:

Mona Shah 407-823-3578 mshah@knights.ucf.edu

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Events at UCF

Category:

Health

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Support Group Caregiver