Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group - GAPS
  • Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group - GAPS
    • GAPS - Our Mission
    • GAPS - Our Leadership
    • GAPS - Sponsorship
    • GAPS Contact Info
  • GAPS Groups
    • GAPS General Meetings
    • GADS - Georgetown Area Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Support Group
    • GAPS Caregiver Support Group
    • GAPS Spanish Speaking Support Group
  • Parkinson's Upcoming Events & Announcements
  • GAPS Calendar
  • Parkinson's Exercise Opportunities
  • GAPS Newsletters
  • Understanding Parkinson's
    • Parkinson's Signs & Symptoms >
      • Tracking Your Parkinson's Symptoms
    • YOUNG-Onset Parkinson's
    • ATYPICAL Parkinsonism >
      • Lewy Body Dementia
      • PSP, CBD, MSA
  • Parkinson's Treatments
    • Movement Disorder Specailists
    • Parkinson's Medications
    • Physical/Occupational Therapies
    • Deep Brain Stimulation
    • Parkinson's Research and Clinical Trials
  • Parkinson's & Veterans
    • Parkinson's and Agent Orange
    • Veterans Benefits
  • Getting Help & Info
    • Parkinson's Organizations and Foundations
    • Health Care Financial Assistance
    • Caregiver & Respite Resources
    • Health and Safety Services
    • Home Care Services
    • Local Support Groups
  • Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group - GAPS
    • GAPS - Our Mission
    • GAPS - Our Leadership
    • GAPS - Sponsorship
    • GAPS Contact Info
  • GAPS Groups
    • GAPS General Meetings
    • GADS - Georgetown Area Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Support Group
    • GAPS Caregiver Support Group
    • GAPS Spanish Speaking Support Group
  • Parkinson's Upcoming Events & Announcements
  • GAPS Calendar
  • Parkinson's Exercise Opportunities
  • GAPS Newsletters
  • Understanding Parkinson's
    • Parkinson's Signs & Symptoms >
      • Tracking Your Parkinson's Symptoms
    • YOUNG-Onset Parkinson's
    • ATYPICAL Parkinsonism >
      • Lewy Body Dementia
      • PSP, CBD, MSA
  • Parkinson's Treatments
    • Movement Disorder Specailists
    • Parkinson's Medications
    • Physical/Occupational Therapies
    • Deep Brain Stimulation
    • Parkinson's Research and Clinical Trials
  • Parkinson's & Veterans
    • Parkinson's and Agent Orange
    • Veterans Benefits
  • Getting Help & Info
    • Parkinson's Organizations and Foundations
    • Health Care Financial Assistance
    • Caregiver & Respite Resources
    • Health and Safety Services
    • Home Care Services
    • Local Support Groups
Georgetown Area Parkinson's Support Group - GAPS

GAPS Caregivers/Care Partners

 
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​NEXT MEETING:  February 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on University in Georgetown, room E2.108 in the education building on the right.

Caregiver Resources ​
Senior Living Advisors of Austin - Sarah Hyde-Williams, Elder Care Consultant & Dementia Educator/Trainer
Senior Living Advisors of Austin is an elder care advisory service - Guiding families in finding care for an aging loved one through our personalized Senior Housing Placement, Advanced Care Planning and Education/Consulting.   Mobile 832-794-8810 / Office 512-593-7669 / 
Email Sarah@SLAAustin.com / Website www.SeniorLivingAdvisorsAustin.com  

Camille’s Memory Café
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The Gift of Time has a program “Camille’s Memory Café” that is a virtual social gathering where attendees share memories, play games, and exchange stories, in a safe, fun environment. It is open to anyone who would like to connect and be with others to socialize.  Also, those with dementia are welcomed.  The group meets: 1st & 3rd Fridays of every month from 10-11 am.   To sign up and participate, please email at education@agiftoftimegeorgetown.org

Parkinson's Foundation Top 10 Essential Caregiver Resources:  Top 10 Essential Caregiver Resources | Parkinson's Foundation​
  • Parkinson’s Foundation Care Partner Program  - This Care Partner Program is a series of self-paced online courses designed with care partners in mind and is recommended for anyone caring for someone living with PD, including spouses, partners, parents, children, friends or other family members.  They are FREE, just register!  This is flexible programming that includes videos, journal prompts and opportunities to connect with care partners around the world about the topics that are most important to you.
  •  Caregiver guide: AARP Family Caregiving Guides are designed to help develop and implement a caregiving plan for a loved one or friend. Click:  https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/prepare-to-care-planning-guide/    
  • Caregiver U:  CaregiverU is a collaboration of more than 20 Central Texas non-profit agencies and community organizations, joining together with AGE of Central Texas to bring support and resources to families that are caring for an older loved one.  Classes are offered at no cost to participants. Click: https://ageofcentraltx.org/index.php/caregivers/caregiveru/   
 
  • Support Products
  1. ​U-Step Walkers - In-Step Mobility, Creator of the U-Step Walker for Parkinson's Disease (ustep.com)
  2. Bob and Brad massage gun and other physical therapy aids:  Bob and Brad | Get Fit, Stay Healthy, and Pain-Free Products
  3. Gait Belt - ​Amazon.com: Essential Medical Supply Gait Belt with Metal Buckle, 72 Inch, White 1 Count : Health & Household
  • ​Bathroom Safety Tips for Caregivers (upflushtoilet.com)
  • BOOK - You are a Better Parkinson's Disease Caregiver Than You Think: What Every Caregiver Should Know
​by Kevin Klos M.D. and J. Eric Ahlskog.  
  • Caregiving Basics - Things to prepare when taking care of seniors
  • Kristen Neff, “Self Compassion:  https://self-compassion.org
      Self-Compassion Guided Meditations and Exercises
  • The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is partnering with the Department of Veterans Affairs and CareLinx in-home care professionals to offer free respite care to caregivers of disabled veterans.  For more info click here:   https://www.military.com/benefits/veterans-health-care/2020/08/05/elizabeth-dole-foundation-gives-caregivers-of-disabled-veterans-time-off.html?ESRC=mr_200810.nl 
  • A book for caregivers:  No Saints Around Here: A Caregiver's Day by Susan Allen Toth.   Description: No saint, as she often reminds the reader, Toth found solace in documenting her days as a caregiver. The result, written in brief, episodic bursts during the final eighteen months of her husband's life, has a rare and poignant immediacy. 
    Order at Amazon: https://amzn.to/2ClVed1 
  • Anticipatory Grief is feeling grief and loss while being a caregiver.  This article provides some caregiver tips:  https://www.webmd.com/palliative-care/caregiver-grief-and-bereavement#1
  • AGE of Central Texas - has an extensive online list of at-home activities and caregiver resources at http://www.TinyURL.com/AGE-at-home-activities
  • Caregiver’s Helpline - PD specialists answer all Parkinson’s and caregiver questions, provide emotional support and refer health care professionals. Call 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) or email Helpline@parkinson.org.
  • Parkinson’s Caregiver’s Guidebook -   This comprehensive guidebook is for caregivers at every stage of PD. It contains tips and tools to make the caregiving journey as productive as possible.   Read or Order  
  • Avoid Caregiver Burnout - Compassion Fatigue - "I'm at my breaking point... what do I do?" is a common question from AFA Helpline callers right now. Excellent video from AFA social worker, Kara Rogers, LMSW, shares tips and guidance on how to spot the warning signs of caregiver burnout and what to do if you're noticing them.  Great 5 minute video:  WATCH VIDEO HERE  Alzheimer’s Help-Line #866-232-8484
  • Caregiver Conversations Video – This 12-minute video has Celebrity Caregiver Clips and Tips from Clay Walker, Della Reese, Joan Lunden and Henry Winkler, also, the video includes Dealing with our Loved Ones UTI Challenges and important advice for Family Caregivers during Covid-19   caregiver.com/articles/celebrity-interviews/caregiving-conversations
  • During a recent Georgetown Lewy Body Dementia support group meeting, Anticipatory Grief was discussed. Please find notes below that may be helpful to you in working through this sensitive topic. 
anticipatory_grief.pdf
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what_to_do_when_a_loved_one_dies.pdf
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​The following two checklists outline things to do after the death of a loved one.   While we hope no one needs these anytime soon, it's good to have a checklist to help us focus.
identify_your_losses.pdf
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within_1_month_of_death.pdf
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See also the "GETTING HELP & INFO" page on this website for more info!
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