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The National Family Caregiver Support Program

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  • February 2013 Newsletter [PDF]

    • The AAA's Family Caregiver Support Program provides a multifaceted system of support services for family caregivers. The Caregiver Program Specialist works in conjunction with Care Coordinators/Benefits Counselors to provide education, training, peer counseling, support groups, information to access to community resources and caregiver respite services.

    The Program provides:
    • Information to access to community resources and caregiver respite services
    • Individual counseling, support groups, and training to assist caregivers in making decisions and solving problems
    • Respite care to temporarily relieve caregivers of their care-giving duties and responsibilities
    • Limited supplemental services that complement the care provided by caregivers, such as:
    • Adult Day Care
    • Emergency Response
    • Home Delivered Meals
    • Health Maintenance
    • Homemaker/Personal Assistance
    • Institutional Respite
    • Residential Repair
    • Transportation
    Caregiving Facts:

    Why These Resources Are Needed

    Be informed – sign up on our mailing list to hear about other Support Groups and Outreach events. For additional information contact: Felipa Lopez Wilmot 361-883-3935.

    These facilitations are provided by: The National Family Caregiver Support Program.

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    Community Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers

    Do you provide care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia?.

    You Are Not Alone

    We know caregiving can be stressful, this program will teach:

  • Stress management techniques

  • Relaxation and coping strategies

  • These basic skills can reduce daily stress in your life

    For family caregivers of a loved one with dementia, program meets 90 minutes each week for 9 weeks for a group of up to 8 people. Confidential, supportive, trained caring facilitators with all materials provided. For additional information contact Felipa Wilmot 361-883-3935 or 1-800-817-5743.

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    Caregiver Teleconnection

    Telephone Learining Sessions to provide Caregiver education and social interaction to family caregiver with different topics, dates & times throughout the month. Program offered in the Coastal Bend Area/Statewide Sessions. For additional information call Felipa Wilmot 361-883-3935 or 1-800-817-5743.

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    Schmieding Dementia Training

    The Schmieding Dementia training is a course (12 clock hours) content includes: Introduction to Dementia & Alzheimer's disease, behaviour issues, activities, communication, end-of-life care, nutrition & fluid balance and caregiver stress & burnout. Classes are 4 hour sessions for 3 days and are held at Del Mar College/West Campus 4101 Old Brownsville Rd. Corpus Christi. For additional information call Felipa Wilmot 361-883-3935 or 800-817-5743.

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    Virtual Dementia Tour

    This is an individual educational experience through simulated dementia. Person becomes impaired both physically & cognitiviely. The experience allows person be become sensitized to dementia & change perception of person with dementia. The times of sessions vary and most will be hosted at Del Mar College/West Campus 4101 Old Brownsville Rd. For additional information call Felipa Wilmot 361-883-3935 or 800-817-5743.

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    Provider Training Classes
  • Are you a caring person looking for a flexible & rewarding job?

  • Do you want to work as a "Home Care Provider" for the elderly?

  • Are you a family member who recently started or will soon care for a loved one?

    FREE 8 hour "Care Provider Training" will teach basic skills to promote "Quality of Care in the Home"

    MODULE TOPICS:

  • Roles & Responsibilities of a Care Provider

  • Assisting with Personal Care

  • How to Help someone who uses Adaptive Aids(s)

  • Caring for Someone with Early to Mid Stage Alzheimer's

  • Caring for Someone with Mid to Late Stage Alzheimer's

  • Community Resources

    Classes are held every other month second Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., seating is limited; call to reserve your space *Certificate of completion are awarded. For additional information contact Felipa Lopez Wilmot, Caregiver Program Specialist (361) 883-3935 or (800) 817-5743

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    American Red Cross Family Caregiving Program:

    The Family Caregiving Program has been designed to:

  • Teach skills for caring for the elderly, chronically ill and disabled at home

  • Help organizations in the communities served by the Amierican Red Cross provide services that benefit the growing senior population

  • Prepare families to take on the responsibility and challenges of caring for a loved one at home.

    The program consists of eight individual topic-based modules for caregivers. Choose those modules that best fit your needs - they can be taken seperatly or in combination.

    Topics Include:
  • Home Safety
  • General Caregiving Skills
  • Positioning and Helping Your Loved One Move
  • Assisting with Personal Care
  • Healthy Eating
  • Caring for the Caregiver
  • Legal and Financial Issues
  • Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's Disease or Dementia

    Each module is offered in a one in a half hour session no matter which module is selected. Partcipants will enhance their skills, reduce stress and build confidence.

    Last Updated: 2013-01-21
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