CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

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​Prayer for Caregivers
 
Thank You, God, for all the people who care for the sick, the injured, the chronically ill, the disabled, or the dying.  Many have made this work their career.  Many others – such as spouses, parents, adult children, other relatives and friends – have accepted the burden of caregiving out of love.  Strengthen them as they go about their tiring, often difficult work.  Comfort them when they become worried.  Lighten their load and give them needed rest.  Bring them moments of joy through their work.  And let them feel Your loving arms and compassion to those they serve.  Bless them abundantly, Lord, and give them peace.  Amen.
 
Submitted by a member of our Caregivers’ Support Group


​Why Try a Caregiver's Support Group?

Where else can I say how I feel and have "fellow travelers" understand?

You mean I'm not the only one in the world going through this?

I can be angry at fate's blows, and no one says, "you shouldn't feel that way."

This group is my link to the outside world, adult conversation, and practical tips.

Only these people know why I can't do this myself.

I never suspected there were so many "right" ways to get Dad into the tub.

Who would have thought that I would be laughing at the dark and crazy things that happen to me?

I realized I was out without him, and I didn't have to be guilty about it.

Compared to these people, I'm doing rather well.  Things could be a lot worse.

These folks know how to pace themselved... and go the distance.

My family is totally disfunctional... the group is the family I always wanted.

Compassion, laughs and camraderie - that's why I keep coming back.

I'm an information junkie - these people know every advance and good deal.

I know we can't cure her mother, but I'm here because I know y'all can do something for my wife.

Only her can I whisper, "Will I be next?"

Until I came here, I felt like I was always letting her down and she wouldn't have let me down.

I never thought I would hear some dignified older lady say, "Poop is the enemy".

I can see the headlines now - "MAN JOINS SUPPORT GROUP... AND LIVES"

This is the closest I have come to a healing spiritual experience.

He, too, must cross in the twilight dim
Good friend, I'm building the bridge for him.
- Will Allen Dromgoole


A North Caroline Information & Assistance Tolkit - for Family Caregivers

Since some of the smaller group meetings are being opened up again, we have some good news. Our Caregivers’ Support Group will meet once again on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 1:00 PM—3:00 PM. As the Friendship Center is currently closed, we will be meeting there. This will give you all an opportunity to see our Adult Day Care Center. We are set up there to provide for social distancing. However, we are asking that you wear a mask and enter through our right side door. Denise will meet you in our side entryway, and will be checking your temperature and having you fill out the Covid Questionnaire. For those of you who have been to a clinic, this is similar to the entryway screenings that they do, too. During this meeting, we will be “catching up” on what has been happening with all of us, since our last gathering in early 2020. Denise has some information to share about the Covid Vaccines. Also, it would be great if you can come with ideas about topics that you would like to discuss in our future meetings. We are hoping to continue meeting monthly throughout 2021. For those of you who do not know where the Friendship Center is located, our address is: 311 N Lake Rd, Lena, IL 61048. (Note: With some GPS, it might list us as 311 N Fremont St, Lena, IL, even though that is not our correct address.) Meanwhile, if you need to talk, please call or text Denise on her cellphone: 815-238-3938. We will get through this together.


Our Caregiver’s Support Group’s goal is to provide emotional support, information and resources to anyone who is a caregiver.  If you know of anyone in this role, please share this information with them.  You may be their only outlet to find out about this much needed support system.  If you need someone to help watch your loved one, so that you can attend our meeting, contact The Friendship Center at 815-369-2690 and ask for Randy or Denise.  
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Please note: In case of bad weather, our meetings will be cancelled.  We will try to follow the local school closings.  However, if road conditions are not good, please do not risk travelling.
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CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
MEETING DATES FOR 2021:

Dates and Location is TBD.

*We will begin the Support Group on 02/10/2021 at 1:00 at the Friendship Center. *

Call (815) 369-2690 for More Details. 

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