Upcoming Caregiver Events

Here are some more class ideas and networking possibilities with caregiver events.

Did you know....

• More than 65 million people, 29% of the U.S. population provide and care for a chronically disabled family member of friend at least 20 hours a week
• Caregivers provide FREE care to older adults, a value of $375 billion a year
• Almost 66% of caregivers are women
• 1.4 million children ages 8 - 18 provide care for an adult relative and 72% are caring for a parent or grandparent.
• 51% of care recipients live in their own home

For more caregiver statistics visit National Family Caregivers

Utah County provides caregivers the support and respite they need through a number of support groups and meetings.
Next week's Support Groups
Wed. February 15, 2012
South County Support Group
1:30 pm
Grand Vista Senior Apartments
650 E 100 N Payson
Details: 801.367.9929

Wed. February 15, 2012
Springville Caregiver Support Group
6:30 - 8:00 pm
Springville Senior Center
65 E 200 S, Springville
Details: 801.229.3814

Thurs. February 16, 2012
Caregiver Support Group
3:00 pm
Bel Aire Senior Living
1088 E 390 S American Fork
Refreshment provided: 801.763.0622

Thurs. February 16, 2012
Parkinson's Disease Support Group
7:00 pm
Utah Valley Specialty Hospital
306 West River Bend Lane Provo
Details: 801.225.9099

Thurs. February 16, 2012
Alzheimer's Association Support Group
1:00 pm
Courtyard at Jamestown
3352 N 100 E Provo
FREE Alzheimer's Family Care Consultations are available both before and after the group meeting. For details or to schedule an appointment for a care consultation call Mindy Hill 801.377.3730
Information provided by Mountainland.