Caregiver Services
Information & Referral - Staff can connect you with community resources you may need, such as a medical professional, attorney, or other non-profit organizations offering dementia-related services in your local area.
Education - A wide variety of workshops designed specifically for caregivers are offered throughout the year. Advances in Alzheimer's disease treatment and care, home safety, and legal and financial planning are among the many topics addressed. Click here to learn more.
Support Groups - If you are caring for a loved one with memory loss or dementia, you may benefit from a support group. Providing care for a loved one can be overwhelming, often leading to isolation and depression. A support group will provide you with an opportunity to:
- Share experiences and feelings
- Receive encouragement from others
- Problem-solve difficult situations
- Learn about dementia and similar conditions
> Click here to download a list of our scheduled support group sessions.
Caregiving Counseling Services - Alzheimer's Family Services Center now offers Caregiver Counseling Services in English and Spanish.
Caregiver Counseling Services is designed to provide an "extra boost" when a caregiver needs focused support to develop and implement solutions for problems in care. Individual, family, and couples counseling is available to help address problems such as family conflicts over care, negative emotions, depression, unhealthy caregiving styles, and difficult transitions (e.g., placing a loved one in long term care).
Services include:
- Brief, solution-focused counseling provided by expert social workers
- Up to 12 counseling sessions
- Affordable fees based on a sliding scale
- Professional referrals to caregivers who may need extended, in-depth support
For more information, call our Care Manager at (714) 593-9630.
>Click here to download the informational flyer.
For Caregivers and Loved Ones in Early Alzheimer's Disease
JumpStart - A free support group and specialized education for persons who have MCI or are in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia and their care partners
Adjusting to memory loss can be challenging for the person affected and their care partner. JumpStart gives participants an opportunity to meet others and share experiences in a safe, friendly, and supportive environment. Participants benefit from:
- Ongoing parallel weekly support group sessions for individuals with memory loss and their care partners
- Bi-monthly education workshops led by dementia care experts who address topics of interest, from medications to driving
Through a combination of support and education, JumpStart empowers individuals with memory loss and their care partners to cope with everyday challenges. Participants can attend weekly throughout the course of Mild Cognitive Impairment and early Alzheimer's disease or another dementia to receive the ongoing support they need. Through JumpStart, you will:
- Better manage your diagnosis and its impact on your life
- Learn about available treatments and current research
- Make connections with others facing memory loss and local resources
- Develop ways to maintain independence while staying safe
Pre Registration is Required. For more information, call (714) 593-9630.
>Click here to download the informational flyer.
Additional Caregiver Services
The following services are also available to caregivers when a loved one is attending the center.
Care Consultation - Our care managers can help you with problem-solving, individual education, emotional support, and family consultation, as well as connect you and your loved ones to other valuable community resources. Family conferences can be arranged to problem solve, coordinate care, or answer questions.
Individual & Group Counseling - Our counselors provide a safe haven for you as the caregiver to talk about difficult issues, and can help you to resolve feelings of guilt, depression, anxiety, or loss.
Respites - While participants attend the center, caregivers receive a much-needed day of rest to relieve stress and prevent burnout.