Programs/Support Groups

Programs:

• Living with Alzheimer's for Caregivers - is a series of education programs that provide answers to the questions that arise in early, middle and late stages of the disease. Hear from those directly affected and learn what you need to know, what you need to plan and what you can do at each point along the way. 
  
  For a list of programs offered by the Alzheimer's Association click here.

• REACH OUT – is a home-based support program for adults caring for a loved one with dementia. CVCOA case managers will provide home and phone visits over a 6-month period that will focus on education about dementia, caregiving and stress; home safety; caregiver health; relaxation; coping with dementia behaviors; and enhancing social support. Caregivers will work with case managers to identify problems and learn problem-solving techniques. Together they will create action plans to resolve these problems.
  
  For more information call the Senior Helpline at 1-800-642-5119.

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers - is a 6-week educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse or friend, someone who lives at home, in a nursing home or across country. You'll learn tools to reduce stress; communicate effectively with others; reduce guilt anger and depression; set goals and problem solve; and take care of yourself. Suggested donation of $20 to help defray cost of The Caregiver Helpbook; donation is not required to attend.
  
  Contact jkern@cvcoa.org or 802-476-2671 for more information.

  
  
  

Support Groups:

Alzheimer’s Support Groups:
Lamoille Home Health & Hospice in Morrisville
3rd Thurs. of month 2:00 - 3:30 pm
Call Oona Borello at 802-888-4651

For more support groups in Vermont click here

Caregiver Support Groups:
Gifford Medical Center in Randolph
2nd Tues. of month 11:00 am - noon
Call Keith Morino at 802-728-2499 or kmarino@giffordmed.org
 

Project Independence in Barre
1st Wed. of month 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Call Julie Drauszewski, RN at 802-476-3630 or Julie@pibarre.org

Mad River Valley Family Practice in Waitsfield
1st & 3rd Fri. of month 2:00 - 3:00 pm
Contact Jenna Corneille at 802-496-3838 or jenna.corneille@cvmc.org


Aging Resource Center at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center offers a wide vareity of caregiver support programs

 
Traumatic Brain Injury – for support groups in Vermont click here

Parkinson’s – for support groups in Vermont click here

ALS – for support groups in Vermont click here

Bereavement/Grief Support Group
for CVHHH Spring/Summer 2013 Schedule click here