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 | ||
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30-minute Alzheimer's Care Radio Program |
First and Third Monday, Monthly at 9 a.m. KRFE AM 580 |
Call KRFE at 806.745.1197 for more info. |
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Family Support Group |
Fourth Tuesday, Monthly 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Bender Terrace 4510 27th Street Lubbock, TX |
Call Debbie Callander at 795-4368 for more information. |
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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 information. |
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Mildred and Shirley L. Garrison Geriatric Education and Care Center Caregiver Support Group |
Third Tuesday, Monthly Noon to 1:30 p.m. 3710 4th Street Lubbock, TX Includes an educational component |
Call Shantel at 806.763.4455 for more information. |
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Lubbock Caregiver Support Group |
First Wednesday, Monthly 7:00 p.m. Highland Hospital 50th & University, 1st Floor Conference Room |
For more information contact Jo Mixon at 632-5752 or Mixon.jo@gmail.com |
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Lubbock Caregiver Support Group - Lunch Meeting |
Third Friday, Monthly 1:00 p.m. Bryan’s Shiloh Restaurant 14104 FM 1730 (Between Slide Rd. and FM 1730) |
For more information contact Jo Mixon at 632-5752 or Mixon.jo@gmail.com |
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.