Monday, November 26, 2007

Chicago Department on Aging Expands Caregiver Support Groups

Monthly Caregiver Support Groups

In Chicago, the Department on Aging has expanded Caregiver support group efforts adding additional monthly meetings at 12 regional and satellite centers throughout the Chicago metropolitan area. There are two centers near us. 1) The Satellite Center group meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10AM; 2) The Regional Center group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 2PM.

Weekly Caregiver Days

Weekly Caregiver Days are now offered by five Chicago Regional Centers beginning in November 2007. Specifically these centers will feature a day of activities ranging from art classes to exercise sessions to computer training workshops for caregivers. Importantly, companion/”babysitting services” will be provided for elderly loved ones from 830Am til 430Pm on those days.

I look forward to exploring tomorrow!

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