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My town's senior center has 2 in person support groups. One was during the day and the other at 4PM so I stopped work early a couple days a month to attend.
You could also try a Visiting Nurse agency or Hospice to see if they offer anything.
I prefer in person meetings too but so much has been moved to online.
Here are some suggestions to help find an in person caregiver support group that meets on weekends:
1. Local Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Many AAAs coordinate or know about in person support groups—including weekend options. You can find your local AAA by calling the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116 or by visiting eldercare.acl.gov
2. Alzheimer’s Association Even if you aren’t caring for someone with dementia, their local chapter may host or know of in person weekend groups for general caregivers. Visit www.alz.org and click “Find Your Chapter.”
3. Churches, Synagogues, or Community Centers Many faith based organizations or community centers host support groups on Saturdays or Sundays, especially after services. These are often open to the public, not just members.
4. Hospitals or Health Clinics Some hospitals run weekend caregiver programs or partner with local organizations that do. If your loved one gets care through a major health system, it’s worth asking there.
5. Disease Specific Organizations For example: Parkinson’s Foundation www.parkinson.org
Cancer Support Community www.cancersupportcommunity.org
These often have weekend caregiver support meetings or can refer you to one nearby.
I hope this helps you find the support you deserve.
Usually the reason for the weekday meetings is that the groups are facilitated by an employee of an organization so they have weekends off, and the daytime scheduling is for that reason, plus a lot of seniors can't or don't want to drive at night.
Do check around through the grapevine and google, and you may find something. I know that some churches offer grief support groups on weekends because church facilities are open then, and I've wondered if some offer caregiver support as well, although I haven't found one in my area.
You can contact the Alzheimer's Association and they may have a list of Support Groups. You can call a couple of memory Care or Assisted Living facilities in your area and ask if they have Support Groups. )many do but they are not "advertised" but they are not necessarily just for family members of residents. ) (It's funny I co-facilitate a group and we just changed our meetings from morning to evening and we hold our meeting in the dining room of a Senior Living community so they do exist!)
Melis, the only suggestion I have is to think of perhaps STARTING one. I would start with going to Senior Centers and asking if they would be interested in organizing one with you. Go also to your Faith-based community if you have one and speak with the Pastor about starting one?
Do know there is facebook and they have online ones. Also, do know that there ARE few and the reason mostly is that people actively engaged in doing caregiving just simply are unable to get out to attend meetings because they can't leave home.
You might consider also starting SMALL. Reach out any way you can (NextDoor app?) to ask if just a few people would like to get together and discuss mutual problems and concerns.
I've been involved with an in-person caregiver support group in my city for the last 7 years, but they too meet in person on Wednesday mornings only and Fridays on Zoom only. Perhaps you may need to start a weekend one in your area, as there may be others that weekends work best for as well. Just a thought. Get with your Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging and do some brainstorming.
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I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
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Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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You consent to APFM's reaching out to you using a phone system than can auto-dial numbers (we miss rotary phones, too!), but this consent is not required to use our service.
You could also try a Visiting Nurse agency or Hospice to see if they offer anything.
I prefer in person meetings too but so much has been moved to online.
1. Local Area Agency on Aging (AAA)
Many AAAs coordinate or know about in person support groups—including weekend options. You can find your local AAA by calling the Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116 or by visiting eldercare.acl.gov
2. Alzheimer’s Association
Even if you aren’t caring for someone with dementia, their local chapter may host or know of in person weekend groups for general caregivers.
Visit www.alz.org and click “Find Your Chapter.”
3. Churches, Synagogues, or Community Centers
Many faith based organizations or community centers host support groups on Saturdays or Sundays, especially after services. These are often open to the public, not just members.
4. Hospitals or Health Clinics
Some hospitals run weekend caregiver programs or partner with local organizations that do. If your loved one gets care through a major health system, it’s worth asking there.
5. Disease Specific Organizations
For example:
Parkinson’s Foundation
www.parkinson.org
Cancer Support Community
www.cancersupportcommunity.org
These often have weekend caregiver support meetings or can refer you to one nearby.
I hope this helps you find the support you deserve.
Do check around through the grapevine and google, and you may find something. I know that some churches offer grief support groups on weekends because church facilities are open then, and I've wondered if some offer caregiver support as well, although I haven't found one in my area.
You can call a couple of memory Care or Assisted Living facilities in your area and ask if they have Support Groups. )many do but they are not "advertised" but they are not necessarily just for family members of residents. )
(It's funny I co-facilitate a group and we just changed our meetings from morning to evening and we hold our meeting in the dining room of a Senior Living community so they do exist!)
Do know there is facebook and they have online ones.
Also, do know that there ARE few and the reason mostly is that people actively engaged in doing caregiving just simply are unable to get out to attend meetings because they can't leave home.
You might consider also starting SMALL. Reach out any way you can (NextDoor app?) to ask if just a few people would like to get together and discuss mutual problems and concerns.
GOOD on you for wanting to do this.
Perhaps you may need to start a weekend one in your area, as there may be others that weekends work best for as well. Just a thought.
Get with your Senior Services and Area Agency on Aging and do some brainstorming.