Caregiver Support - Supporting the Needs of Older
Adults and Those Who Care for Them

Sharing the Caring

-Alternatives for the Older Adult's Sharing the Caring program helps to simplify the active role of looking after an older adult family member, spouse, or friend.

-The Caregiver Program provides:

• Individual consultations about care needs
• Family sessions regarding care options
• Facilitation of caregiver support group
• Information helpful in educating caregivers about
  difficult issues they may encounter
• Respite services to support caregivers and provide a needed break
• Equipment and home modifications to assist caregivers to better meet the
  needs of the care recipient
• Referral and information to link to other community agencies
  

Taking Care of You:
Powerful Tools for Caregiving

A series of classes for Caregivers of Seniors

“Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools For Caregiving” --Alternatives for the Older Adult is offering a six-week program to give caregivers the skills they need to take care of themselves and to feel more confident in the care they provide. Cost is $35 for handbook and instruction. Scholarships are available... Call Alternatives 309/277-0167 to register. See below for a list of classes near you!

DAVENPORT, IA
Classes are every wednesday, starting September 17 through October 22, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Classes will be held at CASI, 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA. To register for the course and arrange for respite help, call Alternatives at 309/277-0167.

Caregiver Support Groups

The groups meet monthly to share concerns and ideas to assist them in their caregiving role—taking care of an older loved one, family member, or friend. In addition to caregiver support issues the meetings may also have an educational speaker scheduled on topics covering health, finance, medical and nutritional areas as well as those of general interest.

Aledo Caregiver Support Group (Mercer County)
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (coffee and cookies provided)
Mercer County Senior Center
137 West Main Street, Aledo, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988

Geneseo Caregiver Support Group (Henry County)
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month
12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Hammond House
Next to 215 West Wells, Geneseo, IL (corner of Wells & College)
Contact: 800/798-0988

Princeton Caregiver Support Group (Bureau County)
Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Bureau County Republican
800 Ace Road, Princeton, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988

Davenport Support Group (Scott County)
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided)
CASI
1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA
Contact: 800/798-0988

Kewanee Caregiver Support Group (Henry County)
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
at Senior Citizen Center
219 West 2nd Street, Kewanee, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988

Ottawa Caregiver Support Group (LaSalle County)
Meets the 2nd Friday of every month
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Bridges Community Center
221 West Etna Road, Ottawa, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988

Macomb Caregiver Support Group (McDonough County)
Meets 3rd Thursday of the month
1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
232 East Jackson Street, Macomb, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988

Moline “After Work” Group
Meets 3rd Thursday of the month
6:30 – 8:00 pm (coffee and light dessert provided)
Alternatives’ Sage Center
1803 7th Street, Moline, IL
Call in advance if attending 309/277-0167

Moline/Intouch Caregiver Support Group (Rock Island County)
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month
12:00 to 2:00 (lunch provided)
Intouch Adult Day Services
4011 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988

Moline “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” Support Group
Meets the 4th Thursday of each month
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Two Rivers YMCA
2040 53rd Street, Moline, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988

Ottawa “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” Support Group
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Bridges Senior Center
221 West Etna Road, Ottawa, IL
Contact: 815/431-8034