CAREGIVER RESOURCES
You Are Not Alone
Caregiver Support Groups offer families emotional support, practical caregiving techniques, and education. Our licensed social workers and guest speakers provide information related to disease progression, symptoms, treatments, and resources.
Creative problem solving among caregivers themselves helps to ease the way for all. Sharing the pain, frustration and, often, guilt associated with being a caregiver is critical for mental health.
A healthy dose of laughter at some of the situations that caregivers experience is also healing to the spirits of those who have taken on an enormous task. Motivated by love, these family caregivers face a daily roller coaster of sadness and joy as they reach out to their loved ones. Winter Growth, in turn, reaches out to caregivers to support them in their mission.
See below for a list of resources.
While Mom has been so ill, I feel like I’ve had thirty pairs of arms around me.
“Mom has thrived at Winter Growth and is now more productive and ambulatory than she was two years ago. Winter Growth has made huge difference in my life as well, and is solely responsible for preventing me from burning out while caring for my mother.”
SUPPORT & HELP
A Unique (and affordable) Round-the-Clock Care Option
Through our innovative partnership, you can now combine the strengths of Winter Growth’s Adult Day Program with Right at Home’s expert in-home care to create a seamless, round-the-clock support system for your loved one. Benefits of this unique offering include:
- In-Home Comfort AND Social Connections: Quality care during evenings and overnight and the chance to safely connect with friends and enjoy engaging activities during the day.
- Comprehensive Care: Clients receive tailored in-home assistance from Right at Home and seamlessly transition to the vibrant, person-centered Day Program at Winter Growth.
- Cost-Effective Solution: By choosing both Right at Home and Winter Growth, families benefit from top-notch care AND significant cost savings compare to full-time residential or in-home options.
Contact us today to learn more about this exclusive offering!
Howard County Center
Our Howard County Caregiver Support Group meets from 6pm to 7pm on the last Monday of each month. Please call the main office at 410-964-9616 to RSVP.
Special Note: With holiday schedules, our last two Caregiver Support Group dates for the year will be moved to Monday, November 18th and Monday, December 16th.
Montgomery County Center
Our Montgomery County Caregiver Support Group meets from 6pm to 7pm on the last Wednesday of each month. Please call the main office at 301-774-7501 to RSVP.
Special Note: With holiday schedules, our last two Caregiver Support Group dates for the year will be moved to Wednesday, November 20th and Wednesday, December 18th.
More Help
Maryland Access Point (MAP)
Howard County Office on Aging and Independence
Montgomery County Government Senior Site
Maryland Department of Aging
Aging and Disability Resource Centers
The Arc Montgomery County
Maryland Senior Care Services Program
Medicare and Long Term Care
Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs
State Health Insurance Assistance Programs
SAGECAP-LGBT Caregiver Resource
NAMI Howard County-Mental Health Resource
Maryland Legal Aid
Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition
Resources for the Aging LGBTQ+ Community
Transportation
Neighbor Ride-Transportation – Howard County
Greater Olney Rides
The Senior Connection – Montgomery County
Our social services staff is always willing to assist families caring for loved ones. Whether you just need to talk, or are searching for information about community resources, Winter Growth’s staff is here to help!
Our social services staff is always willing to assist families caring for loved ones. Whether you just need to talk, or are searching for information about community resources, Winter Growth’s staff is here to help!
CONTACT US
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Winter Growth as a recipient of federal financial assistance has a non-discrimination policy as required by Section 601 of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975. Specifically, that policy states that no person will on the grounds of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, ancestry, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in the provision of any care, service, or employment. This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
If you believe you have been subjected to unequal treatment because of race, color, or national origin, then you have a right to file a formal complaint.
Complaints may be filed within one hundred-eighty (180) days following the date of the alleged discriminatory action. Requests for more information or complaints may be submitted to Human Resources by mail (18110 Prince Philip Drive, Olney, MD 20832), telephone (410-964-9616), or email.
The USDA and MSDE are equal opportunity providers.