Caregiver Support & Education at Adult Day Center of Westerly.

Caregiver support and education is a component of the Adult Day Center of Westerly program. The Caregiver Support Group meets on the second Tuesday of every month from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. at the Center and is facilitated by the Director of Social Services. The group provides speakers on topics relevant to caregiving as well as devoting time to support, encourage and get to know other caregivers who are facing many of the same challenges. Typical topics include:

Alzheimer’s Education

Dealing with Difficult Behaviors

Stress Management and Prevention of Caregiver Burnout

Communication Techniques

Community Resources

Legal Issues (Powers of Attorney, Living Will, Guardianship)

Adult Day Center of Westerly provides quality adult day services to residents of Connecticut and Rhode Island. Throughout our history we remain committed to keeping families together by offering an alternative to premature placement in nursing homes. Adult Day Center of Westerly offers medical monitoring and supervision in a safe, secure environment as well as a place for elders to socialize and participate in therapeutic activities. A caregiver support group and Alzheimer’s/dementia education is also offered.