Death and Dying

In our society, showing grief is a sign of weakness. Many of us have a hard time learning to deal with our emotions after a loved one has passed away. A positive way to grieve can include these aspects:

• Accept the reality of death
• Experience pain and grief - do not try avoid the grieving process, it allow for a healthy way to relieve emotions, however, a balance of grief is necessary
• Adjust to a new environment without our loved one

When someone comes to you with grief, the best way to help them is to listen. Making jokes can come off as insincere; allow the person to experience grief for a moment.  Grieving allows us to heal.

"Every great loss demands that we choose life again. Grieving is not about forgetting. It is a sorting process. One by one you let go of the things that are gone and you mourn for them. One by one you take hold of the things that have become a part of who you are and build again."    - Rachel Naomi Remen

Upcoming Caregiver Events
Tuesday, April, 3 2012
Caregiver's Night Out
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Eldred Senior Center
270 W 500 N Provo

Wednesday April, 5, 2012
11:00 am or 6:00 pm (you can choose either one)
Golden Living
960 S Geneva Rd, Orem

CARE Meetings
2:00 pm
Beehive Homes of Provo
2877 W Center St, Provo

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.

Caregiver Events in February

If you  have a loved one or know someone who is a caregiver check out these events provided by Mountainland!
These are also good ideas to attend one class for an in/out of class experience.

SUPPORT GROUPS
Wed., Feb. 1, 2012
11:30 am or 6:30 pm
Golden Living
960 S Geneva Rd, Orem
Call 801.225.6559 for questions

Thurs. February 2, 2012
CARE (Caregivers Allowed to Rejuvenate & Energize) Meeting
2:00 pm
Beehive Homes of Provo
2877 W Center St. Provo
Refreshments included, call 801.623.9595 for questions.

Tues. February 7, 2012
Caregiver's Night Out
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Eldred Senior Center
270 W 500 N, Provo
A light dinner will be provided. For questions call Geri Lehnardt at 801.229.3814

Wed. February 8, 2012
North County Caregiver Lunch Bunch
11:30 am -1:00 pm
River Meadows Senior Living
137 E Red Pine Drive, Alpine
Complimentary lunch and educational topic. For additional details call Geri Lehnardt 801.229.3814

Wed. February 8, 2012
CARE Meeting
6:00 pm
Payson Senior Center
439 W Utah Avenue, Payson
Refreshments provided, for questions call Gena Bertelson 801.623.9595