Caregiver Services

Caregiver Support Group: 2nd Thursday of each month, 12:30 - 2:30 p.m., Rm. 203, led by Jill Baker. Call 865-483-6631 for more information.

Grief Support Group: Schedule varies, offered through First United Methodist Church. Call 865-483-4357 for more information.

Because it can help you:

Realize you are not alone.
Prevent isolation.
Network …share ideas, learn news about the latest advances in treatment of the disease, find doctors who specialize in the field, etc.
Gain a better perspective and have realistic expectations.
Set goals.
Reinforce efforts for positive action.
Improve communication skills.
Cope with and grieve losses.
Counter depression.
Make new friends.
Accept the need for help and support, both physical or emotional.
LAUGH!!!

Keynotes is a monthly newsletter mailed to all caregivers and supporters of Keystone.
Periodically Keystone offers educational classes to family caregivers as well as community members.
An annual survey is conducted to evaluate the current services and to get ideas from families for services
Keystone has a library of information on topics such as: tips for providing care, providing a safe environment, issues regarding dementia care, local companion services, assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

Brief counseling is available on a daily basis both in person and over the telephone.

Individual and family conferences can be scheduled.

Information is available about the following items:

"Safe Return" Program of the Alzheimer's Association
Project Lifesaver, a public safety program designed to protect and locate missing persons due to wandering. Click here to download a Project Lifesaver brochure
Internet sites of interest to caregivers
Caregiver resource materials
Termination of driving privileges in Tennessee
Tips for providing care
Respite care sources
Long term care options
Check sheets for finding residential care or home care providers