Watch the main stage presentations from the Caregivers Forum held Feb. 8
Everyone has a unique caregiver story.
Mine began in 2017 with my husband’s diagnosis of carcinoid cancer of the stomach and Parkinson’s disease.
After years of caring for him, God put it on my heart to share all that I have learned about Christian caregiver support with you, my parish family.
Whether you are at the very beginning of your story, in the middle, or have been living it for years, my prayer is that you find the information and reflections posted in the Caregiver’s Corner as helpful as they were to me.
~ Eileen Murawski
Local resources for caregivers
FREE SPEAKER SERIES
Follow up series to our annual Caregivers Forum - see video above. Experts will be presenting at Senior Friendship Centers throughout the spring. Please register in advance for these seminars.
Nourish for Caregivers
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.
Visit their website to subscribe to their free e-newsletter.
Daybreak / Meals On Wheels Plus
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.
Senior Services of Manatee County
Manatee County manages many grant funded programs to assist elderly residents. The programs enable seniors ages 60 and older to remain in their homes or the home of their caregiver. Visit their website or call the Manatee County Elder Helpline, 941-742-5818.
CatholicCaregivers.com
CatholicCaregivers.com is a program of the Friends of St. John the Caregiver. All material and resources are free. You'll find fliers on caregiving, newsletters, prayers, and links to additional resources and sites.