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Committed to Greene County Seniors and Caregivers
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.