Caregiver Support - Supporting the Needs of Older
Adults and Those Who Care for Them

Sharing the Caring

-Alternatives for the Older Adult's Sharing the Caring program helps to simplify the active role of looking after an older adult family member, spouse, or friend.

-The Caregiver Program provides:

• Individual consultations about care needs
• Family sessions regarding care options
• Facilitation of caregiver support group
• Information helpful in educating caregivers about
  difficult issues they may encounter
• Respite services to support caregivers and provide a needed break
• Equipment and home modifications to assist caregivers to better meet the
  needs of the care recipient
• Referral and information to link to other community agencies
  

Taking Care of You:
Powerful Tools for Caregiving

A series of classes for Caregivers of Seniors

“Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools For Caregiving” --Alternatives for the Older Adult is offering a six-week program to give caregivers the skills they need to take care of themselves and to feel more confident in the care they provide. Cost is $35 for handbook and instruction. Scholarships are available... Call Alternatives 309/277-0167 to register. See below for a list of classes near you!

GENESEO, IL (Henry County)
Classes are every Thursday, starting November 1 through December 13, 2007 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 pm. (except Thanksgiving week). Classes will be held at the Evangelical Free Church, 914 N Chicago St., Geneseo. To register for the course and arrange for respite help, call Alternatives at 309/277-0167.

DAVENPORT , IA ( Scott County) Afternoon Classes
To be arranged. Tentatively scheduled for February-March 2008. For more information call Alternatives at 309/277-0167.

Caregiver Support Groups

The groups meet monthly to share concerns and ideas to assist them in their caregiving role—taking care of an older loved one, family member, or friend. In addition to caregiver support issues the meetings may also have an educational speaker scheduled on topics covering health, finance, medical and nutritional areas as well as those of general interest.

Aledo (Mercer County)
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month
1:30 to 3:30 p.m. (coffee and cookies provided)
at Mercer County Senior Center
137 W. Main Street, Aledo
Contact: 800/798-0988

Bureau County Caregiver Support Group
Meetings are the 3rd Friday of every month
12:30 Pm - following the monthly potluck
Bureau Co. Senior Center
16 Marion St., Princeton,IL.
Contact: 800/798-0988

Davenport, IA (Scott County)
Meets the 2nd Monday of the month
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (lunch provided)
at CASI
1035 W. Kimberly Road
Davenport, IA
Contact: 800/798-0988

Kewanee
Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
at Senior Citizen Center
219 W. 2nd Street
Kewanee, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988

LaSalle County
Meets the 3rd Friday of every month
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
at Bridges Community Center
221 West Etna Road
Ottawa, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988

Macomb (McDonough County)
Meets 3rd Thursday of the month
1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
at Macomb City Hall, Community Room
Macomb, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988

Moline “After Work” Group
Meets 3rd Thursday of the month
7:00 – 8:30 pm (coffee and light dessert provided)
at Alternatives’ main office 1518 5th Ave., Moline
Call in advance if attending 309/277-0167

Putnam County
Meets the 1st Tuesday of every month
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Putnam County Achievement Services
1st Street Standard, IL
Contact: 663-0511 or 339-2711

Rock Island County
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month
12:00 to 2:00 (lunch provided)
Intouch Adult Day Services
4011 Avenue of the Cities, Moline, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988

Moline “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” Group
Meets the First Thursday of each month
6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Alternatives for the Older Adult Sage Center
1526 5th Avenue, Moline, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988

Geneseo “Grief Support Group”
Meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. (coffee and cookies provided)
Hammond Henry Hospital
600 North College Avenue, Geneseo, IL
Contact: 800/798-0988