Resource Library

When: Meets on the Second Wednesday of the month from 1pm-2pm and on the Fourth Wednesday of the month from 10am-11am

Where: Priest River Senior Center, 336 East Jackson Ave. Priest River, Idaho 83856

• To learn more about caregiver programs
• Have an opportunity to meet and discuss challenges and solutions with other caregivers
• Meetings are conducted by trained facilitators

Contact Bobbie Moss at 925-366-4095 or leave a message at 208-448-2352

• When: The fourth Sunday of every month
• Time: Noon
• Where: St. Stephen’s Church, Davis Room
• Who: All caregivers are welcome, regardless of the age or condition of the person they care for.
• Please verify the support group’s time and date on their website before attending.

Each meeting will provide a welcoming and confidential environment for caregivers to:

• Share their experiences and challenges.
• Offer support and encouragement to one another.
• Learn about helpful resources and coping strategies.
• Connect with others who understand the unique demands of caregiving.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact The Ven. Eileen O’Shea
208-514-9506
eoshea.07@gmail.com

WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning) is a peer-support group for families, caregivers, love ones and/or the person living with mental illness. They follow the Mary Ellen Copeland model & a few other helpful learning tools that will enhance your mental wellbeing. They meet every Wednesday from 4:00 -5:00 p.m.. PST

A support group for caregivers of those with autism to gather for a moderated discussion and resource sharing that meets twice a month on the second and fourth Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Attendees receive complimentary dinner and childcare services. Parent/Guardian(s) are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before the start time to provide the Childcare Specialists with essential information about your child to prepare for any possible issues. After the meeting, parents receive a report on their child’s care during the group session.
RSVP is necessary at least two days before each meeting to ensure we have adequate staff and make the necessary arrangements for dinner and childcare. However, we understand the challenges that may arise in planning and will try our best to accommodate late RSVPs. Our primary aim is to maintain a low staff-to-child ratio to provide adequate care.

Services that Senior Connection provides:

• Respite Services
• Homemaker Services
• Alzheimer’s Support Group
  • Dr. Carol Stephens, licensed psychologist who specializes in geriatrics leads and facilitates this group to provide education, therapy, and support to family caregivers. Dr. Stephens is certified to train by the Alzheimer’s Association. They have free respite care on-site so you can attend worry free. They also invite you to enjoy lunch on us! Please call for more information.
• Connection Club.
  • The Connection Club is our program for clients with Alzheimer’s or other dementias. It is held on site at the Senior Connection and includes structured activities and crafts, lunch, music therapy, and fitness. It occurs on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11 am—3 pm. It is $80 per day and lunch is included. Call Mary @ 208-595-1898 for more information.

Provides a team approach to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of memory problems. Each patient is seen and evaluated by a team of memory professionals, consisting of a physician, a neuropsychologist, and medical/clinical social workers. You will be offered tailored treatment, including educational resources to manage day-to-day living as independently as possible. We provide support, education and guidance to individuals and families whose loved ones are struggling with memory difficulty. They also offer a support group for family caregivers. Call or visit for more information.

People with Parkinson’s disease (PD) have a better life because of Parkinson’s Foundation Pacific Northwest. Their online events provide a variety of ways to seek support and get involved virtually including mindfullness Mondays, fitness Fridays, and support groups.

Rays for Rare supports for medically fragile children through advocacy, support, and education for the child and their care provider. Supports available include family events, housekeeping, meal service, support groups and more.

The Alzheimer’s Association provides supports for caregivers of persons living with Alzheimer’s. These include education (online videos or classes), support groups, and a 24 hour helpline.

A Facebook group to share info, ask questions and give support to Lewy Body Dementia Patients and caregivers of people with Lewy Body Dementia (a specific type of dementia with some symptoms similar to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, but often including hallucinations and REM sleep disorder, among other symptoms).