There are several upcoming FREE caregiving events in Boulder County that you should check out and pre-register. The National Caregiver Training Program will begin on Thursdays starting April 7 – May 12 from 1:30pm – 4:30pm. Call 303-678-6116 for registration through the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging.
The 11th Annual Caregiving Symposium will be held May 19 from 9:30am-5:00pm at the Plaza Convention Center in Longmont. You can attend some of the sessions or the entire day. There will be many exhibitors to provide resources for caregivers. Pre-registration is a must. Call the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging at 303-678-6116.
Below is a list of on-going monthly support groups for caregivers in Boulder County. These groups are very beneficial for participants.
Caregiver Support Group (Boulder)
For caregivers of older adults. Meets every Tuesday, 4 – 6 p.m. Golden West, 1055 Adams Circle, Boulder. For information: Ina Rifkin, 303-554-5668, or Don Dick, 303-444-0743 or 303-570-6375
Caregiver Support Group (Boulder)
For adult children concerned about aging parents. Sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, Boulder Jewish Family Service, and City of Boulder Senior Services. Meets second Thursday of each month, 5:30 – 7 p.m. East Boulder Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder. For information: Jodi Ansell, 303-415-1025 or jansell@jewishfamilyservice.org
Caregiver Support Group (Boulder)
For spouses and partners of older adults. Meeting times and locations vary. For information: Ellen Knapp, 720-217-9614 or ellen@ellenknapp.com
Caregiver Support Group (Longmont)
For caregivers of older adults. Meets first Monday of each month, 6 – 7:30 p.m. (if the first Monday is a holiday, meets on second Monday). Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont. Light dinner provided. For information: 303-651-8414
Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Boulder)
For caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. Meets first Thursday of each month, 12 – 1:30 p.m. East Boulder Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder. For information, call Alzheimer’s Association Helpline, 1-800-272-3900, or email coloradosupportgroups@alz.org
Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Boulder)
For caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. Meets second Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. -12:30. East Boulder Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder. For information: Alzheimer’s Association Helpline, 1-800-272-3900, or coloradosupportgroups@alz.org
Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Longmont)
For caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. Meets second Tuesday of each month, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont. Light lunch provided. For information: Alzheimer’s Association Helpline, 1-800-272-3900, or coloradosupportgroups@alz.org.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group (Louisville)
For caregivers of persons with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. Meets second Thursday of each month, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Louisville Senior Center, 900 W. Via Appia, Louisville. For information: Alzheimer’s Association Helpline, 1-800-272-3900, or coloradosupportgroups@alz.org
For more information about resources for family caregivers of older adults, call 303-678-6116 or email infocaregiver@bouldercounty.org