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Dear Caregivers,
Welcome to another week! See below for this week's news and announcements.
**Please note that there will be no COMPASS Weekly Caregiver Email on Monday 12/25 or Monday 1/1; we will resume on Monday 1/8. The COMPASS Team wishes all of you a safe and healthy end to 2023 and we look forward to continuing to work with and learn from all of you in 2024!
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JFS COMPASS HOLIDAY GATHERING ROUND UP
Thank you to all who came and helped us celebrate at our first COMPASS Holiday Gathering! We had a wonderful turnout, and we will definitely plan on a larger room next year 🙂. It was wonderful to see everyone and be surrounded with a fun and festive atmosphere while we enjoyed games, karaoke, pizza and fellowship. Please enjoy a few pictures from the gathering.
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Please note that the Caregiver Therapy and Support Group will be taking a pause, resuming on Wednesday 1/24 at 5p.
COMPASS Caregiver Therapy and Support Group
Wednesday January 24, 5-6 PM
Did you know that the COMPASS community has an ongoing therapy group for caregivers? The COMPASS Caregiver Therapy and Support Group is co-led by JFS social work clinicians (Emily Barnshaw and Jordan Gerecke) and is billed through our participant’s insurance. It is strictly for COMPASS caregivers, and the focus for each session is on introducing and developing various therapy concepts that directly connect to the caregiving experience and stress that comes with it. It is an active group, and participants often use their insight and personal experiences to take the conversation into productive and new directions. We meet virtually on a bi-weekly basis (every other Wednesday from 5-6pm). Due to insurance, this group is only available to caregivers who reside in Delaware.
Also please note that this group is currently at capacity. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email Kate.
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Memory Cafe
Tuesdays, January 2024, 10a-12p at the JCC
We are finalizing dates for the Spring Session of Memory Cafe, which will resume on Tuesday mornings from 10am-12pm in the Gameesh Room at the JCC in January 2024. Stay tuned for further information and registration details!
Memory Cafe is a safe, supportive space for individuals experiencing memory changes to enjoy engaging activities that focus on strengths and are planned to encourage inclusion of all guests. Memory Cafe is facilitated by JFS staff and caregivers are welcome to accompany their person with dementia or patients can attend alone.
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Savvy Caregiver
Tuesdays, Starting in February 2024, 10a-12p at JFS
We are finalizing details for the Spring Session of the Savvy Caregiver Training Class. This 12-week class will be offered weekly on Tuesday mornings from 10am-12pm in person at JFS, from February through April. Stay tuned for further information and registration details!
Savvy Caregiver is a nationally recognized leading evidence-based dementia family caregiver training program designed to provide mastery over caregiving skills. Led by COMPASS team social workers, Laura Dickol, LMSW and Barb Hughes, LMSW, the program will provide participants mastery of dementia knowledge and caregiving skills as you care for your relative living with dementia. As an option for your person with dementia, we will also be offering Memory Cafe to run concurrently at the JCC from 10am-12pm.
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PHONE NUMBER: (302) 530-3159
HOURS: Weekdays/Business Days: 5PM – 8AM
Weekends/Non-Business Days: 24/7
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The COMPASS On Call service is available to assist with urgent patient/caregiver needs related to the patient’s dementia care plan, such as providing support and guidance if the patient is experiencing a behavioral symptom crisis or if the caregiver is experiencing a caregiver stress crisis.
- The COMPASS On Call Service is staffed by JFS clinical staff from across the agency, including social workers and care managers, who work closely with the COMPASS team. Your call will be returned within 1 hour.
- Non-urgent needs, such as canceling/rescheduling appointments or prescription refill requests, are best addressed by the COMPASS team during business hours. Non-urgent information can still be sent to COMPASS team members after hours by voicemail or portal message.
- Patients and Caregivers are directed to contact the patient’s primary care provider regarding concerns related to the patient’s general medical conditions and any urgent medical symptoms. For medical emergencies, call 9-1-1.
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The JFS COMPASS Mission is to provide specialized medical care for older adults with dementia and just as importantly, critical support for their caregivers—including education, counseling and improved access to services—with the over-arching goal that patients and families affected by dementia in our community will receive the care and support they need to navigate the challenges they face. We strive to do this with a spirit of service and compassion. | |
Jewish Family Services of Delaware (JFS) is a nonprofit human services agency with a mission to strengthen individuals, families, and the community by providing counseling and support services. With an interdisciplinary and innovative approach, we combine talent, expertise, and leadership to make our robust therapeutic and support services available to everyone, regardless of religion, race, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or special need.
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99 Passmore Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
20684 John J Williams Hwy, Suite 4
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 478-9411
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