We understand the daily challenges faced by caregivers, which is why caregiver education and support is a major part of the mission of the Byrd Institute. We offer the following services to help caregivers as they navigate the Alzheimer's journey with their loved one.
Support groups provide an excellent opportunity to talk to other caregivers in similar situations. Our support group meets every Thursday of every month from 2-4pm on Zoom.
Our caregiver support group is for individuals caring for a family member or friend with Alzheimer's or other dementias. You do not need to be seeing a provider at the Byrd Institute to attend the support group.
Contact Rose Hari at rhari@usf.edu or 813-396-0849 for the Zoom link or for questions. See FAQ questions below.
The Byrd Institute is pleased to announce our upcoming day-long caregiver workshop.
It will be held at the USF Embassy Suites Hotel on July 2, 2025 from 9:00am - 3:00pm.
The workshops will provide Critical Answers, Resources, Education & Support.
Click here to see the flyer for more information and how to register
We also conduct a caregiver workshop presentation on Zoom every month to provide critical information and practical tips to help caregivers. The workshops are conducted on Thursdays. The workshop presentation is from 2-3pm and from 3-4pm we will have questions and time for open discussion for caregivers.
UPCOMING ZOOOM WORKSHOPS:- check back for additional dates and topics
May 15, 2025 Managing Daily Activities: Bathing, Dressing, Mealtimes and more
June 19, 2025 Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors: Agitation, Hallucinations, Delusions, Paranoia and more
July 17, 2025 Understanding Cognitive Loss and How it Affects Communication and Behaviors
For more information on the Zoom workshops or for the Zoom link, please email Rose Hari at rhari@usf.edu
The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast is an excellent resource to help with the day-to-day challenges and concerns. Each episode is only approximately 30 minutes and you can listen at your convenience. There are more than 200 episodes to choose from on a variety of topics.
The Caregiver Support Group is held every Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Zoom
