Caregiver Support Resources
Dementia/Alzheimer Support Group: 2nd Monday each month 10:30-12:00 noon
Wickson District Library, 359 Franklin St, Frankenmuth
Parkinson’s Support Group: 3rd Wednesday each month 1:00 – 2:30pm
Independence Village, 255 Mayer Rd, Frankenmuth
Cancer Support Group: 3rd Tuesday every month 6-7:30pm
Covenant Health Care, 600 N Main, Frankenmuth
Saginaw County Commission on Aging: Tuesday thru Thursday Senior Center
Basement of Frankenmuth City Hall, 240 W Genesee
989-797-6880
2nd and 4th Thursday from 2-4:00pm Caregiver Support
2355 Schust Road, Saginaw
Tuscola County Commission on Aging: Variety of locations and supportive services
NAMI – National Alliance on Mental Illness: Genesee County
810-232-6498 or namigenesee@gmail.com
Aleda E. Lutz VA Medical Center: 1500 Weiss St, Saginaw, MI 48602 989-497-2500
Caregiver Articles
Being a Caregiver by Lynn Maurer
You need to take care of yourself before you can take care of anyone else. You’re not being selfish, you’re being smart. Smart steps to Caregiving
Calming Breaths
One of the best gifts we can give ourselves and those we care for is to take a few minutes to practice the special art of breathing. Calming Breaths
Common Duties
A Quick Reference sheet for anyone who finds themselves in the role of Caregiver
Preparing for End of Life
The death of a loved one is probably one of the most stressful events we face.There is so much to do; there are so many decisions to make and so much information to gather. But…There are some things we can do ahead of time to make this event less stressful in the moment.
Caregiver Tools and Worksheets
Family Friend Priority Contacts
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