Caring for someone living with dementia is a journey filled with love, patience, and often, deep emotional and physical challenges. Whether you’re a spouse, adult child, or close friend, the demands of caregiving can be overwhelming without the right support. That’s why St. Paul Elder Services offers a comprehensive range of support services designed to provide connection, guidance, and relief to those who care for a loved one living with dementia.
Caregiver Support Group: You’re Not Alone
One of the most powerful tools in a caregiver’s toolbox is community. Our Caregiver Support Group offers a safe, welcoming space for individuals to share their experiences, exchange practical advice, and find emotional encouragement. Facilitated by experienced professionals, these sessions focus on the realities of caregiving—offering both support and strategies for navigating day-to-day challenges.
Whether you’re just starting your caregiving journey or have been walking this path for years, this group is a vital reminder that you are not alone.
The Caregiver Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM in the Hoffman Memory Care Resource Center at St. Paul Elder Services.
Younger Onset Spousal Support Group: Connecting Through Shared Experience
Dementia doesn’t only affect the elderly. When a partner is diagnosed with younger-onset dementia (diagnosed before age 65), the impact on relationships, family life, and future plans can be particularly profound.
Our Younger Onset Spousal Support Group is tailored specifically for spouses and partners navigating this unique and often misunderstood experience. This group provides a place to connect with others who truly understand the grief, love, frustration, and hope that come with this journey. Discussions focus on coping strategies, managing role changes, and preserving meaningful connections in a shifting reality.
The Younger Onset Spousal Support Group meets on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM in the Hoffman Memory Care Resource Center at St. Paul Elder Services. For your convenience, a virtual attendance option is also available—please contact us for details on how to join remotely. This group is facilitated in collaboration with Neuroscience Group.
Between the Lines Book Club: Insight, Inspiration, and Escape
Sometimes, stepping into a good book can offer not just escape, but insight and healing. Our Between the Lines Book Club for caregivers brings together individuals who understand the caregiving experience and want to explore stories that inspire resilience, deepen understanding of dementia, or simply offer a moment of joy and relaxation.
Selections range from memoirs and caregiving guides to novels and even podcasts—carefully chosen to support, enlighten, and engage caregivers of all backgrounds.
Between the Lines Book Club meets on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM in the Hoffman Memory Care Resource Center at St. Paul Elder Services. This group is offered in collaboration with the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) of Outagamie County.
Free Resource Library: Knowledge at Your Fingertips
Empowerment begins with information. The Bank of Kaukauna Library is stocked with books, articles, toolkits, and videos on dementia care, communication techniques, stress management, and more. Whether you’re looking for help with daily caregiving tasks or seeking insight into your loved one’s condition, our curated materials can guide and support you at every stage.
The Bank of Kaukauna Library is located within the Hoffman Memory Care Resource Center at St. Paul Elder Services.
1:1 Consultations: Personalized Support, When You Need It
Sometimes, group settings aren’t the right fit—or you may have specific questions that require a more personalized approach. Our 1:1 consultation services offer confidential, supportive sessions with dementia care professionals. These consultations can help with:
- Developing personalized care strategies
- Navigating local services and support programs
- Understanding disease progression
- Managing caregiver stress and self-care
Whether you’re in crisis or just need a sounding board, these sessions are here to support your well-being as a caregiver.
You’re Doing an Important Job—Let Us Help
Caregiving for someone living with dementia is never easy, but you don’t have to go through it alone. Our range of support services is designed to meet you where you are, offering community, education, and personalized guidance every step of the way. Because when caregivers are supported, everyone benefits.
To learn more or get connected, reach out to us today at (920) 766-6186. We’re here for you.