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Caregiver Support
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Lending Library
The Faith in Action
office has a lending library in the lobby of our office at 310 Villa Rd.,
Suite 110, Newberg. Please feel free to stop by and browse. To
check out a book, simply sign your name and phone number on the check-out
card.
To see a list of books available, click here.
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Caregivers of older adults
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What is the Caregiver Support Group?
The support group offers a chance for family caregivers who
are all in the role of caring for an older adult to come together twice a
month for sharing and problem solving. It is not a therapy or counseling
session. Conversation is facilitated and all information shared at the
meetings remain confidential. Cookies and coffee are served at each
meeting.
When and
where does it meet?
The Caregiver Support Group meets the second and fourth Thursday of each
month from 1:30 to 3:00pm at Providence Newberg Medical Center. The
meetings are held in the conference room (come in the main door and turn
right down the first hallway and go all the way to the end of the hall).
Do I need
to register ?
It is not necessary to sign up ahead of time. You are welcome to come to
any meeting. You may want to call the Faith in Action office and leave your
name and number in case of an unexpected cancellation of the meeting due to
weather or other unforeseen circumstance.
What is the
cost?
There is no charge to participants to attend the support group. It is
offered as a service of Faith in Action.
Can I bring
the person I care for?
Since participants often share difficult stories about their loved one, it
may not be comfortable for other participants to speak openly in front of a
care receiver and it may make the care receiver feel uncomfortable to hear
about the challenges of care givers. If you need assistance making
arrangements for your loved one while you attend the group, please call the
Faith in Action office (503-537-1549) for referrals or assistance.
What is the
purpose of the support group?
Many
participants gain helpful advice from other caregivers on practical things
related to the care of their loved one. Others appreciate an opportunity to
speak openly about the joys and challenges related to caregiving with others
who are in the same role and understand their situation and feelings. For
others, it is a break from the daily routine of caregiving – a time for
laughter, support and sharing.
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Families of children
with special needs
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What is the Family
Support Group?
This support group is organized by parent
caregivers and Faith in Action's Family Friends program. Programs
alternate between time for parents and caregivers to discuss issues on their
minds and topical meetings led by someone with expertise in an area of
interest to the group.
When and where does it meet?
Time: 10:15-11:45am
Second Friday of
each month
Location: Family room
Family Life Church
502 St. Paul Hwy, Newberg
Sept 12, 2008 - Parent to parent conversation
October 10 - Guest speaker
November 14 - Parent to parent conversation
December 12 - Guest speaker
January 9, 2009 - Parent to parent
February 13 - Guest speaker
March 13 - Parent to parent conversation
April 10 - Guest speaker
May 8 - Parent to parent conversation
Who can attend?
Meetings are open to all family caregivers.
Childcare is available for children enrolled in Family Friends by
reservation only and depends on volunteer availability. Childcare
reservations must be made no less than one week prior to each meeting.
For more info, call Kathy Watson (503-537-1546). |
