Are you a stressed-out caregiver caring for an aging family member?
Are you caring for a loved one and experiencing any of these signs of stress?
• Anger
• Inability to concentrate
• Guilt
• Depression
• Anxiety/Irritability
• Lack of sleep
• Exhaustion
• Weight loss or gain
If so, our family caregiver support group can help. The group encourages you to share your experiences, exchange coping skills, and learn about community elder resources to guide you. Topics covered are: self-help communications, managing anxiety, coping with anger, spreading the work load and letting go.
Our two Adult Day Centers will sponsor the events:
Where: Marie Smith Health & Social Center
4616 N. Albina Portland
503-335-9980
When: Twice a month
1st and 3rd Mondays of the month from 5:30p-7:00p
Where: Lambert House
2600 SE 170th Ave., Portland, OR 97236
503-760-2075
When: Twice a month
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month from 4:00 to 5:30 pm
Leader: Kari B. Lyons, licensed clinical social worker specializing in geriatrics and an experienced caregiver support group facilitator
Free and Open to the public
Refreshments available
Respite care provided by our professional staff
Remember it’s always O.K. to seek and ask for help.
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