The Memory Care Café Goals for Family Caregivers:
The Memory Care Café focuses on several areas of support for family caregivers, such as opportunities for socialization that minimize feelings of isolation, providing education and resources about caregiving, guest speakers who provide informative interactive presentations and a support group that fosters the expansion of knowledge, resources, skills and the building of community relevant to caregiving duties and self-care. As the pilot progresses, “lite-respite” is planned to be added to give caregivers the opportunity to get a break from caregiving and to recharge their “batteries,” however that may look.
The Memory Care Café Goals for Care Receivers:
Goals for care receivers include addressing isolation by increasing peer socialization and community and maintaining and improving cognitive function through interactive programming engagement that reflects the attendees’ needs, interests and culture. Providing engaging physical activities that promote the prevention of injuries, as well as having access to fall prevention equipment to reduce the risk of injuries (i.e.: walkers, rollators, canes) and minor home modifications referrals (i.e.: ramps, door widening, toilet lifts, etc.) promote in-home mobility and independence.
How Can You Participate in The Memory Care Café at Beth Eden?
Scan the QR code below, complete the brief questionnaire and a staff member will reach out to you to discuss if your caregiving circumstances are a fit with the Memory Care Café pilot.
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