TALLAHASSEE — Florida State University seeks African-American adults who provide direct care for a loved one with dementia at least six hours a week, and have a strong need to reduce their own stress, for a new project.
Trained faith community workers, or “lay pastoral care facilitators,” will help these caregivers with:
•Communicating effectively with doctors and family members.
•Dealing with loved ones' difficult behaviors, wandering and general safety.
•Giving medicines.
•Managing the stresses and worries of caregiving.
•Increasing their self-care, rest and relaxation.
Qualified caregivers who are interested should call project staffers, 850-274-4945 (in Tallahassee) or 866-778-2724 (toll-free).
They’ll be involved in the program for 12 to 14 weeks and receive up to $90 for their participation.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Northwest Florida African-American caregivers sought for dementia project