Donate Careers Who We Are Explore Our Programs Get Involved Newsletter Sign Up Caregiver Fundamentals Program Are you a caregiver? Caregiving takes many forms. You may be helping a friend or family member with: Doctor appointments Financial support Grocery shopping Housekeeping Medications Personal Care Social activities Transportation Caregiver Support Groups Caregiving can be a challenge, but it’s easier when you’re prepared. Caregivers face unique challenges, and support groups provide an opportunity to socialize and share experiences and resources. This program is available to Oklahomans living with, and caring for, a loved one age 60+ in Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian, or Logan County. Guthrie Support Group: Guthrie Community Church 512 E. Seward Rd., Guthrie, OK 73044 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month 9-11 a.m. Moore Support Group: Fresh Start Community Church 309 N. Eastern Ave. Moore, OK 73160 3rd Thursday of every month 12-1:30 p.m. OKC Support Groups: Sunbeam Family Services 1100 NW 14th St. OKC, OK 73106 1st Thursday of every month 12-1:30 p.m. Parkinson’s Foundation at Chesapeake Plaza 720 Wilshire Blvd. OKC, OK 73116 2nd Friday of every month 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Online Support Group: 2nd and 4th Tuesday every month, 1-2 p.m. For more information about joining a group, contact Andrea Hughes at ahughes@sunbeamfamilyservices.org, call (405) 609-6551. What is Powerful Tools for Caregivers? Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a class series that supports caregivers in taking care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an evidence-based educational series designed to provide family caregivers like you with the tools you need to take care of yourself while also being a supportive caregiver. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming will help you take the tools you choose and put them into action for your life. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend or someone who lives at home or in a long-term facility This program helps you: Balance your life Better communicate your feelings Improve self-confidence Increase your ability to make tough decisions Locate helpful resources Reduce stress For more information call (405) 609-8812, email seniorservices@sunbeamfamilyservices.org or visit www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org. Provided by Sunbeam Family Services through a Title III Older Americans Act Grant from Areawide Aging Agency and community partners. The Caregiver Fundamentals Program makes no distinction on the grounds of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, religion, or disability. A portion of the project costs are met by state and federal Older Americans Act funds from Areawide Aging Agency and the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Aging Services Division. There are no costs to participants; however, donations are accepted. Suggested donation per services: Information Services, $1/activity; Access Assistance, $1/activity; Support Group, $2.50/meeting; Respite, $2.50/visit; School Supplies, $5/family; and Training Seminar, $5/seminar. 1100 NW 14TH STREET, OKLAHOMA CITY 73106 CONTACT CAREERS PRIVACY POLICY SIGN UP TO RECEIVE E-UPDATES FROM SUNBEAM FAMILY SERVICES CALL TODAY: 405.528.7721 © 2015 SUNBEAM FAMILY SERVICES ALL RIGHTS RESERVED SITE DESIGNED BY ASEMIO