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. Currently our monthly support group meets the first 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.
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We conduct a caregiver workshop 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 WORKSHOPS:- check back for additional dates and topics
January 23, 2025 Medication Management for Alzheimer's and Other Dementias
February 20, 2025 Understanding How Short Term Memory Loss Affects Behaviors
and Helpful Tips for Caregivers
March 20, 2025 What New Caregivers Need to Know
April 17, 2025 Keeping Your Loved One Safe: Understanding the Ten Critical Areas of Safety
For more information on upcoming 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 150 episodes to choose from on a variety of topics.
The Caregiver Support Group is held the first Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
