UA Life & Work Connections, in collaboration with Pima Health System Caregiver Education & Support Program, is conducting a caregiver support group meeting on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Several participants have indicated that, "The support group really helps us feel acknowledged as caregivers. Now we have a place to share our concerns and develop new coping skills." As one attendee said, "I have wanted to attend a caregiver support group for a long time, but I am too tired to go anywhere after work, especially since I have both child care and parent care obligations in the evening. I am grateful that the U of A is supporting employees in this way."

The "open-ended" support group is facilitated by a Master's level professional known in the Tucson area for her expertise in caregiving, aging and health care. Participants may attend on a regular basis or less frequently, as needed.

For more information about the caregiver support group, or to schedule an elder care consultation, please contact Jan Sturges, Caregiving Coordinator, at 626.4770 or email sturgesj@email.arizona.edu

For more information about elder care services provided by Life & Work Connections, click here.

Click here to read an article from Lo Que Pasa featuring the elder care support group.