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Caregiver's Corner

Parishioner Eileen Murawski is a caregiver. She cared for her husband during his illness until he passed. Now, she provides the Caregiver's Corner for her parish brothers and sisters who are serving their loved ones through illness and end of life situations.

On this page, Eileen shares some excellent resources for caregivers. You can click on any resource logo/name in the table below to navigate to its web page. 

Caregiver support groups are offered at Town Square University Parkway for caregivers of loved ones suffering from  Dementia/Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s Disease.  Support groups are free, open to the public and need an RSVP.  

This ministry centers on the whole person and is designed to provide the tools, programs and resources to build a caregiver's resilience by supporting their practical, emotional and spiritual needs.

The website also allows you to subscribe their free e-newsletter.

Senior Services - Manatee County

 

Activities for seniors help your loved one remain engaged through activities that have no right or wrong way to do them, are ideal because they’re always fun, satisfying, and a boost to self-esteem. 

For information, click logo above or send email to hello@dailycaring.com

HomeWell is committed to helping people live life more fully. With a highly personalized care management approach, we strive to provide the highest quality of care in the place where clients feel most comfortable.

Call 941-303-5642

Senior Friendship Centers is the safety net for close to 10,000 older adults living in our service area, providing services and programs such as adult day services, activity centers, caregiving resources, healthy meals, exercise classes, volunteer opportunities, lifelong learning, support groups, economic assistance, and more.

Please call the main office at (941) 955-2122 for fast service.

Daybreal provides a safe, secure environment with social, recreational, and therapeutic activities designed to meet the needs of older adults who live at home with a loved one but cannot be left alone while their caregiver works or attends to other responsibilities. Some services charge fees.

Scholarships may be available. Please call (941) 748-3001 for more information.

A repository of up-to date dementia-related information and resources.  Recurring caregiver support groups.

Free 24/7 Helpline 800-272-3900.

Programs and Services offered at no charge to the Parkinson’s Community.

Free Caring and Advising sessions by phone or video chat -- 941-926-6413

CatholicCaregivers.com is a program of the Friends of St. John the Caregiver. All the material and resources we offer are free. You'll find:

Phone:
1-800-392-JOHN (5646)

E-mail:
Bill Dodds