We hope you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season surrounded by family and friends! Now that the hustle and bustle of the season has ended, you may be reflecting on precious time spent with loved ones during the holidays. Often, it’s during holiday visits and/or festivities that we begin to notice subtle changes in our family members that lead to concern for their physical/mental well-being. If this is the case, it’s important to reach out to professionals and ask questions, both for your peace of mind and for your loved one’s safety.
You may know that Respite Care Charleston runs a social day program for individuals with dementia each Tuesday and Thursday right here on Johns Island. In addition, Respite offers a Caregiver Support Group on the third Thursday of each month at 10 am at St. John’s Parish Church. This is a safe, confidential environment where you can express concern for your loved one and get answers and support from both a trained professional and from other individuals who are in (or have been) in your shoes. The first meeting of 2016 will be held on Thursday, January 21st, at 10 am in Walton Hall at St. John’s Parish Church. This kick-off meeting will include lunch provided by Harvest Health & Rehab of Johns Island.
If you are interested in attending, or have questions about any of Respite Care Charleston’s programs, please contact Jennifer Hartig at 843-408-5243 or jennifer@respitecarecharleston.org.
-Submitted by Jennifer Hartig, Program Coordinator, Respite Care Charleston