Caregiver Support
The following support groups and classes are available for caregivers and health care professionals throughout the West Texas region.
Caregiver Support
The Garrison Institute on Aging is well aware of the time and emotional commitment invested by caregivers throughout Lubbock and surrounding communities. We have and will continue to compile local resources and support groups in order to relieve and assist caregivers. Sharing your story with caregivers can build personal strength as well as provide opportunities for educational experiences improving the quality of home care.
| Local Caregiver Support and Education | ||
| 30-minute Alzheimer's Care Radio Program | First and Third Monday, Monthly 9 a.m. KRFE AM 580 | Call KRFE at 806.745.1197 for more info. |
| Enhancing Your Caregiver IQ | First Thursday, Monthly 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. 6630 S. Quaker, Suite A Lubbock, TX | RSVP by calling the Alzheimer's Association at 806.743.7826. |
| Caregivers Support Group | Second Friday, Monthly 10 a.m. Cumberland Presbyterian Church 7702 Indiana Lubbock, TX | Call Cumberland Presbyterian at 806.7982.3553 for more info. |
| Family Support Group | Third Thursday, Monthly 5:30 p.m. Carillon House, 1st Floor 1717 Norfolk Avenue Lubbock, TX | Call Carillon House at 806.281.6117 for more info. |
| Dementia Support Group | Fourth Monday, Monthly 1:30 p.m. Quail Ridge Alzheimer Special Care Center 5204 Elgin Avenue Lubbock, TX | Call Quail Ridge at 806.788.1919 for more info. |
| Lakeridge Caregiver Support Group | First Wednesday, Monthly 7 p.m. Lakeridge United Methodist Church 4701 82nd Street Lubbock, TX | Call Lakeridge at 806.792.1647 for more info. |
| Mildred and Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Education and Care Center Caregiver Support Group | Second Tuesday, Monthly Noon to 1 p.m. 3710 4th Street Lubbock, TX | Call the Garrison Center at 806.763.4455 for more info. |
Tips for Caregivers
* From the National Family Caregivers Association Caregiving Resources.
- When people offer to help, accept the offer and suggest specific things that they can do.
- Choose to take charge of your life, and don't let your loved one's illness or disability always take center stage.
- Remember to be good to yourself. Love, honor and value yourself. You're doing a very hard job and you deserve some quality time, just for you.
- Watch out for signs of depression, and don't delay in getting professional help when you need it.
- Educate yourself about your loved one's condition. Information is empowering.
- There's a difference between caring and doing. Be open to technologies and ideas that promote your loved one's independence.
- Trust your instincts. Most of the time they'll lead you in the right direction.
- Grieve for your losses, and then allow yourself to dream new dreams.
- Stand up for your rights as a caregiver and a citizen.
- Seek support from other caregivers. There is great strength in knowing you are not alone.