Category: Support Groups/Caregiver Resources
ACAP Launch Meeting!
August 21st, 2018 by Cissy McCoy
Hello friends, The Steering Committee of ACAP Winston-Salem (Adult Children of Aging Parents) is happy to announce our first meeting: Tuesday, September 18 5:30 – 7:00 PM Knollwood Baptist Church 330 Knollwood St.…
F.T.D. Support Group for Caregivers of Person with Frontotemporal Dementia
July 2nd, 2018 by Cissy McCoy
Our F.T.D. Support Group is for caregivers of persons with a diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia. This open monthly group will provide the space and support to reflect on the unique role of being a care…
Honoring Our Personal Experiences (H.O.P.E.) Support Group
July 2nd, 2018 by Cissy McCoy
This 10-week confidential group is available to persons with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or Early Stage Dementia and their care partners. H.O.P.E. will cover a variety of issues including interpersonal relationships, stress…
Caregivers Advocating, Partnering, Empowering & Supporting (C.A.P.E.S.)
July 2nd, 2018 by Cissy McCoy
This 8-week confidential group is for those providing care to a person experiencing memory loss as a result of Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. CAPES will cover a variety of topics related to memory…
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
April 5th, 2018 by Cissy McCoy
Caring for an older relative or friend with a chronic illness such as dementia, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease or stroke can be stressful physically, emotionally and financially. Powerful Tools for Caregivers…
Accepting the Challenge: Providing the BEST CARE for People with DEMENTIA
March 12th, 2018 by Cissy McCoy
Caregiver Education Mark Your Calendar Module 1 What is Dementia? Tuesday March 13 4:30pm Module 2 Skill Building Tuesday April 10 4:30pm Module 3 Ways of Helping Tuesday May 8 4:30pm Module 4…
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
March 5th, 2018 by Cissy McCoy
Caring for an older relative or friend with a chronic illness such as dementia, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease or stroke can be stressful physically, emotionally and financially. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is…
PIEDMONT PLUS Silver Arts Call for Entries
February 21st, 2018 by Cissy McCoy
Categories: Literary Arts: Essay, Life Experience, Poem, Short Story, My Favorite Memory Heritage Arts: Basket Weaving, Jewelry, Pottery, Stained Glass, Weaving, China Painting, Knitting, Quilting, Tatting & Needlelace, Woodcarving, Crocheting, Needlework, Rugs, Tole/Dec…
Caregiver Academy
February 7th, 2018 by Cissy McCoy
EQUIPPING CONFIDENT CAREGIVERS in the PIEDMONT ABOUT THE ACADEMY Caregiving is a challenging role that is draining and often underappreciated. Most caregivers have to dive in with no training and little support. Caregiver Academy provides practical education…
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
December 26th, 2017 by Cissy McCoy
Caring for an older relative or friend with a chronic illness such as dementia, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease or stroke can be stressful physically, emotionally and financially. Powerful Tools for Caregivers…