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Practical Insights for Busy Caregivers

Program:	Enhancing Care for Care Partners
Organizations:	St Joseph's Care Group St Joseph's Care Group - St Joseph's Heritage
Phone Numbers:	807-768-4435
Email:	Linda.Taylor@tbh.net
Website:	sjcg.net/services/complex-physical-rehab/outpatien...
Address:	63 Carrie St St Joseph's Heritage Thunder Bay, ON P7A 4J2
Location:	Located on Carrie St in the N ward of Thunder Bay within the first block N of Red River Rd Closest intersection is at Carrie St and Martha St St Joseph's Heritage includes Bethammi Nursing Home, Diabetes Health, The Manor House
Accessibility:	Wheelchair Accessible
Hours:	Mon-Thu 8 am-4 pm
Contacts:	Enhancing Care Program Clinician
Service Description:	Provides a program for care partners to help them strengthen their caregiving knowledge and skills Helps care partners manage the day-to-day care of an individual living with dementia, reduce stress and burden, and improve their ability to cope with the demands of caregiving CARERS (Coaching, Advocacy, Respite, Education, Relationship, Simulation) Offers an eight week, skills-based group that teaches practical skills and problem solving techniques needed to care for someone living with dementia Teaches communication skills through the use of simulation Offers emotional support TEACH (Training, Education and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Offers a four week, interactive group that allows care partners to share and learn from other care partners Provides practical communication and coping skills Focuses on self-care, navigating the healthcare system, relationship changes, and future planning
Fees:	None
Application:	Call for information
Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	Individuals caring for someone living with dementia
Languages:	English
This information was last completely updated on: 2-21-2025
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