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Caring for Caregivers

Caregiver Assessment, Respite, Education & Support (CARES) supports Washtenaw County caregivers to recharge, reconnect, and regroup.

CARES provides caregivers compassionate support, education and respite to promote health and well-being considering the following variables:

• Physical and Emotional Health
• Physical Stamina
• Financial Security
• Perceived Personal Freedom of caregivers

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OUR SERVICES INCLUDE:
• Brief assessment to get to know you and your needs
• Respite care to give you a break 
• Customized education and support
• Assistance with community resources
• Low fee transportation for you and your loved one

Assistance is available for up to 36 hours of NO COST respite during a 90-day period. Participation will be limited.

Respite care includes services such as:

COMPANION CARE: meal preparation, companionship, household chores, errands

SKILLED CARE: bathing, dressing, dementia care, chronic condition care

With Gratitude:

JFS of Washtenaw County gratefully acknowledges the Ralph Wilson Cares Legacy Fund at the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan for their ongoing support of the CARES program. 

UPCOMING CARES WEBINAR:

Thursday, November 4, 2021 | 6:00pm-6:45pm

Please join us for this 45 minute virtual presentation featuring Paul Shifrin, who cares for his sister and a friend, Jamilah Berry, who cares for her mother, and Ocene Naglik, who cares for her husband.

Place: Your computer or another device with an internet connection. Once registered, you will receive a follow-up message with a link to the meeting.

To download the flyer as pdf, click here.

If you have any questions regarding the Webinar or are interested in personal support, please contact:

Roberta Hirshon, MA, LMSW
734-769-0209 ext. 374
REGISTER

View the Caregiver Conversations flyer as a pdf.

REGISTER

UPCOMING CAREGIVER CONVERSATIONS:

Tuesdays | 3:00pm-4:30pm

2021 Dates

  • January 19
  • February 16
  • March 16
  • April 20
  • May 18
  • June 15
  • July 20
  • September 21
  • October 19
  • November 16

Please join us for connection, sharing and ideas around caregiver issues as we navigate our lives during these challenging times of Covid-19.

Place: Your computer or another device with an internet connection. Once registered, you will receive a follow-up message with a link to the meeting.

The group is limited to 10 participants. Additional groups will be added if necessary.

If you are interested in personal support, please contact:

Roberta Hirshon, MA, LMSW
734-769-0209 ext. 374

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