CAREGIVERS

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The role of a caregiver can often feel uncertain and isolating, presenting unique challenges that can weigh heavily on an individual. At Hope Haven, we want to partner with caregivers and their loved ones to alleviate some of this burden and ensure they receive the support they need. It’s crucial for caregivers to maintain their own physical, mental, and emotional well-being, yet often they find themselves dedicating all their energy to the needs of their loved one. Hope Haven provides a supportive environment that nurtures both the caregivers and the loved ones.

Hope Haven offers caregivers:

• Time away from 24/7 caregiving to attend to their own needs - which contributes to an increased quality of life for the whole family.
• Support groups to connect with others who are navigating similar journeys. 
• Resources to help prepare and manage day-to-day challenges, enabling their loved ones to remain at home for longer periods. 

If you are caring for someone with dementia or another cognitive challenge, please reach out to us to see if Hope Haven would be beneficial for you and your loved one.  We also welcome you to attend our free caregiver support groups even without a member at Hope Haven. 

TESTIMONIALS:

"Hope Haven is a life-saver, a sanity-saver and one of the most joyful places we have ever experienced!" 

- Billie

"Words falter when attempting to express what it means to our family that our mother has found a sanctuary where she is truly seen, sheltered, and cherished." 

- Family of C.D.

"Hope Haven has been a godsend. The interaction my wife is having is so beneficial for her well-being."

-John

3rd Tuesdays of the month at 10:45

Cranmer Hall: 27 West Charlton St., 3rd Floor

Hope Haven is hosting monthly support groups for caregivers of  a loved one living with dementia or other cognitive challenge.

Join this community of caregivers to:

• Connect with those in similar situations and receive emotional support
• Share your experiences, struggles and questions on how to best care for a loved one
• Educate one another along each step of the caregiving journey and learn what to possibly expect as the dementia progresses
• Share and develop caregiver skills regarding relationships, communication, daily challenges and limitations for both you and your loved one.

This support group is facilitated by Jill Costello (bio below).  Caregivers are welcome to just show up.  You may also contact Jill to let her know you are coming, ask a question, or request 1:1 support. 

Jill Costello, M.A.  serves as the Program Coordinator for Hospice Savannah’s Edel Caregiver Institute, a non-profit organization that offers personalized support for caregivers. The Caregiver Institute provides assistance with resources, education, and emotional support to reduce stress and maintain the health and quality of life for both the family caregiver and their care recipient.

Holding a masters in counseling psychology from Trevecca University in Nashville, TN, Jill is certified in her work with persons living with dementia and their caregivers through Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving, Dementia Live®, and Music and Memory®.
Jill has initiated the development of the Edel Dementia Program to address the increasingly crucial need for education, emotional support, and specialized skills for caregivers of a person living with dementia.

Contact her directly: (912) 629-1330

jcostello@edelcaregiverinstitute.org