The
stresses of managing a loved one’s life, keeping track of medical
treatments, medications, preparing food and making
decisions about when and where care needs to be given – caregiving
has a significant impact. No matter how much
support a caregiver receives, it never seems to be enough.
The Volen Center and
its staff believe that it is critical that every caregiver knows
what his or her rights are as a caregiver and has the emotional and
practical support that he or she needs not only to be a good
caregiver, but also to have a life outside of the caregiving role.
Customized Caregiver Support
The Volen Center offers caregivers
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Respite services for caregiver relief when
seniors are in need of supervision
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Opportunity to enroll a senior loved one at
the early stages of cognitive failure in the
Garden Bridge Program, which supports and helps prepare the caregiver
for future caregiving efforts
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A variety of support groups, including groups
for caregivers whose loved ones are in adult day
care, the Bridge Program, experiencing Parkinson’s Disease, and others,
as well as referral to groups in the area
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Individual support by care managers, group
leaders, nurses and other professionals on staff
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Family mediation services
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Estate planning and legal service referral
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Referrals to community organizations and
services
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Opportunities to participate in social
activities with the seniors and other caregivers
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Caregiver workshops and seminars
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