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Caregiver Support

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.

Caregiver Support Group 

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.

 

Caregiver Workshops 

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. 

  "Alzheimer's Caregiver C.A.R.E.S. Workshop"

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


Caregiver Podcast  

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.

Click here to listen to the podcast.

You can also now listen on Spotify!!! Search for "The Alzheimer's Caregiver Podcast "





Support Group: Frequently Asked Questions

The Caregiver Support Group is held every Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm on Zoom

 
The support group is held on Zoom. Email Rose Hari for the Zoom link..
Advanced registration is not required, however since the group meets on Zoom, you will need to contact Rose Hari for the Zoom link.  You do not need to RSVP each month once you have the Zoom link..
No, the support group is free for all participants.
No, your loved one does not have to be a patient at the Institute to attend our support group.
The caregiver support group is just for the caregivers.  If the person you are caring for lives with you, you may need to go in the other room to join the support group .