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140-A Rogers Street, Xenia, Ohio 45385  ▪  937-376-5486  or  1-888-795-8600

 

 

Caregiver Information

 

The Greene County Council on Aging is committed to providing information and support to Greene County caregivers, regardless of where their older loved ones live. We recognize that it is family, friends and neighbors who provide most of the care to our seniors and they are a priority for the Council.

In addition to providing information on local and out-of-state resources, the Council sponsors a number of caregiver groups, providing an opportunity for individuals to come together and share their stories, learn from each other, and recognize that they are not alone. The groups are free and reservations are not required. A listing of the group locations, days and times are below.

The Council also offers education programs such as Communicating Effectively with Health Care Professionals, Planning for Residential Care, and collaborative programs with the Miami Valley Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association and OSU Extension. Twice a year (Spring and Fall), the Council sponsors day-long Caregiver Tune-Ups. These are special days just for caregivers of seniors, providing an opportunity to enjoy a brief break from their care giving responsibilities and focus on their own physical and emotional health. Dates of Caregiver Tune-Ups are listed under Community Events.

Individuals Caring for an Older Loved One - Not Disease Specific

  • 1st Tuesday at 10:30 am, The Byron Church, Fairborn

  • 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 9:30 am, Beavercreek Senior Center, Beavercreek

  • 1st Wednesday at 6:00 pm, Greene County Council on Aging, Xenia
  • 3rd Thursday at 1:30 pm, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Xenia

Alzheimer's Disease and other Types of Dementia

  • 3rd Wednesday at 12:00 noon, Fairborn Senior Center

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren and other Kinship Caregivers

  • 2nd Tuesday at 10:00 am, Faith Community United Methodist Church, Xenia
  • Click on Kinship Program button at left to view current It's All Relative

Note: For a more complete listing of support groups held in Greene County click here.

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