Care NYC: Events This Week

Explore ways to reduce stress and improve caregiving skills. Discussions cover coping with stress through letting go of habits, attitudes, and physical things that may be in the way of stress reduction and caregiving skills. The group meets every Friday in January.  Where: SUNY Downstate Hospital, 445 Lenox Road NS52, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11203. To register, use the online form or call 718-270-2420.

This is a support group for all caregivers caring for someone aged 60 or older. Take this opportunity to connect with others and share the challenges and rewards of caregiving. We meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.  Registration is required. Where: Sunnyside Community Services, 43-31 39th Street, Sunnyside, NY 11104. For more information, please call 929-335-7809.

Take the opportunity to meet and receive support from other caregivers who are sharing a similar experience of caring for persons with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. We usually meet the first and third Wednesday of each month, but due to the New Year's holiday and a scheduling conflict respectively, we will meet on January 8th and January 29th in January. Registration is required. Note: schedules are subject to change. Where: Pomonok Community Center, 67-09 Kissena Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11367.   Register online or please call, 929-335-7888, or 718-784-6173, ext.

This is a lively discussion group that takes place after the Caring for the Caregiver support group. Talks focus on politics, healthy eating, aging, sports, and more. Light refreshments are served. We usually meet on the first and third Wednesday each month, but due to the New Year's holiday and a scheduling conflict, this group will meet on January 8th and January 29th this month. Registration is required. Where: Pomonok Community Center, 67-09 Kissena Boulevard, 2nd Floor, Flushing, NY 11367.  Register online or please call, 929-335-7888, or 718-784-6173, ext. 488.

Explore ways to reduce stress and improve caregiving skills. Discussions cover coping with stress through letting go of habits, attitudes, and physical things that may be in the way of stress reduction and caregiving skills. The group meets every Friday in January.  Where: SUNY Downstate Hospital, 445 Lenox Road NS52, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11203. To register, use the online form or call 718-270-2420.

Each month we host different activities so caregivers can have a moment to relax and destress. This month we are going to learn about making healthier food choices. Caregivers will enjoy lunch. This event is free, but registration is required.  Complete the online form or call 718-270-2420. Where: SUNY Downstate Hospital, 445 Lenox Road, NS52, 5th Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11203