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Resources for Caregivers
www.agingahead.org/blog/national-family-caregiver-support-program/
For older adults wanting to remain independent in the community, informal caregivers are one of their biggest resources.
Spouses and adult children are the most common supports for older adults. They provide transportation, shopping and errands, home chores, personal care, and emotional support—all on their own time. If these informal caregivers were reimbursed for their efforts, costs would be in the billions of dollars in the USA alone. The National Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP) was created in 2000 under the Older Americans Act to address the toll caregiving can take on mental and physical health. The program distributes grants to local agencies to pay for services and supports for informal caregivers. Aging Ahead provides FCSP services in St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, and Franklin counties as funding allows.
Provides education programs, caregiver training, support groups, and a 24/7 helpline for families affected by Alzheimer’s.
Adria Thompsom is a certified speech pathologist who has many great tips for dealing with all kinds of situations you may face as a caregiver.
https://caregiverconcierge.com
Jennifer Frieswick:
counseling@jenniferfrieswick.com
636-344-6404
Provides personalized support and guidance to help caregivers navigate care planning, services, and resources for aging loved ones.
https://www.dementiafriendsusa.org
An initiative that educates communities about dementia and helps people learn how to support those living with the disease.
https://www.alz.org/greatermissouri/support/missouri-caregiver-program
Provides a variety of ways to support caregivers who are caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia.
Non-Verbal Techniques for Dementia Care
Practical, non-verbal strategies — facial expressions, touch, gestures, and tone of voice — for connecting with someone whose dementia has made verbal communication difficult.
https://projectpresent.org/workshops/
Ann Marie Mohr:
projectpresentstl@gmail.com
314-749-8302
This program is designed to help caregivers use laughter and improv to improve communications with loved ones.
- Finding Balance – Avoiding Burnout
- How Routine Exercise/Physical Activity Helps Reduce Stress and Boost Energy for Care Partners
- Family Caregiver Alliance – Exercise for Caregiver Health and Well-being
- Self-care for The Caregiver – A Guilt Free Way to Love Yourself While Caring for Others
- Journaling Prompts To Help Reduce Caregiving Stress
- Breathing Exercise To Reset Your Nervous System
- How to Overcome Adrenal Fatigue
https://www.youtube.com/@teepasnowvideos
Teepa Snow is a leading dementia care and education specialist with over 40 years of clinical practice as an occupational therapist. She has made it her life mission to understand dementia and better the lives of caregivers and those living with dementia and other memory diseases.
Resources for People Living with Alzheimer’s
https://st-charles.assistedlivinglocators.com/
Sharon Osborn:
sharono@assistedlivinglocators.com
636-577-9543
https://forgetmenotadultdayservices.com/
Contact:
1225 Jungermann Rd. St. Peters, MO 63376
Call: (636) 244-0291
ncollora@forgetmenotadultdayservices.com
Our program allows your loved one to live their “best life” in the comfort of a safe and healthy environment while providing respite care for caregivers, enabling you to take a much-needed break from the daily demands of caregiving.
https://www.foundryartcentre.org
handres@foundryartcentre.org
Offers creative programs and art experiences that encourage engagement, expression, and community connection for older adults.
https://www.bevroyhopefoundation.org
A relaxed and supportive environment where individuals with dementia and their caregivers can socialize and participate in meaningful activities.
(314) 645-6247
A local non-profit organization that exists to improve dignity, quality of life, and safety of the home environment for families supporting and
https://memorykeepers.org/
Jennifer Frieswick:
counseling@jenniferfrieswick.com
636-344-6404
A program designed to provide social interaction, creative activities, and supportive engagement for individuals living with memory loss.
Kim Vitalie:
NHC Place St. Peters Memory Care
Address: 5300 Executive Centre Parkway, St. Peters, MO 63376
Main Phone: (636) 477-6955
Assisted Memory Care facility offering dayclub for $15 per hour on weekdays and $20/day on weekends.
Contact:
115 Piper Hill Drive Suite 100 St. Peters, MO 63376
kjackson@seniorsandco.com
636-926-2121
Seniors & Company allows participants to socialize, enjoy peer support, and receive medical and social services in a stimulating and supportive environment. The center also enables mentally and physically impaired adults to maintain or improve their quality of life.
Social
https://thecaregiverclub.org/dementia-friendly-dining-program/
This is part of an initiative through the Caregivers Club Staff have been trained to be dementia friendly and include dementia friendly menus.
The Caregiver Club® champions and empowers the unsung heroes dedicated to caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other related dementias. Through our free, caregiver-centered programs, we provide essential resources, financial support and a strong, supportive community to foster mental and emotional well-being. By bringing caregivers together and engaging local communities, we are breaking the stigma of dementia to create a safe, compassionate space where caregivers and their loved ones thrive.
Local Community Resources
https://www.lindenwood.edu/science/lindenwell/wise-program/
wise@lindenwood.edu
An intergenerational program that pairs older adults with college students to learn technology skills and build social connections.
A local faith community that offers outreach programs, fellowship opportunities, and support for older adults and caregivers.
https://www.sccmo.org/1167/Council-on-Aging
Provides advocacy, resources, and programs that support older adults and their families in the St. Charles community.
https://villagesofstpeters.com
A senior living community offering assisted living, skilled nursing, and specialized memory care services for individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Community Awareness & Education
https://www.bevroyhopefoundation.org/dementia-friendly-city
A community initiative focused on educating local organizations and creating environments that better support people living with dementia.
https://www.dementiafriendsusa.org
Helps individuals and businesses learn about dementia and how to create more supportive and inclusive communities.
Caregiver Warrior Website – Caregiver Self-Care Support Network
Susanne White’s blog and community for caregivers, offering self-care strategies, a free survival guide, and personal stories on surviving the caregiving journey with grace and empowerment.
Planning & Professional Support
https://www.agingahead.org/what-we-do/community-options-and-services/im-a-caregiver/
Through Aging Ahead’s Family Caregiver Support Program, caregivers find access to information, resources, connections, and direct services for both the care receiver AND the caregiver. Opportunities for support to unpaid caregivers may include* (*As funding permits)
https://thecaregiverclub.org/caregiver-respite-initiative/
The Caregivers Club St Louis offers grants up to $1000 for caregivers to help relieve the stress of daily caregiving.
Villages of St. Peters Memory Care: kevia.jett-ricketts@nhccare.com
- First State Bank: jtodd@fsbfinancial.com
- Missouri Caregiver Grant Program
A free Alzheimer’s Association program for Missouri families caring for someone with dementia at home, offering individualized caregiver support plus financial grants (up to $1,000) for respite care, home modifications, and assistive technology.
Made possible by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services and provides Reimbursement, Assistive Technology, Training and Education to caregivers living with a person with dementia in the State of Missouri.