AS A CAREGIVER YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Community Care-Giving provides tools that promote and empower a positive and successful caregiving experience in an effort to improve the health and well-being of caregivers and their loved ones. The services include assessment of person-centered needs, educational workshops, caregiver support groups, self-care activities, and caregiver and loved one activities and events.

For us, Community Care-Giving begins with YOU!  Our dedicated professionals will meet with you to help design a care plan that fits the needs of your family.

COA’s Community Care Giving offers a free, confidential service for St. Johns County residents and their families.
Our qualified dementia care specialist will:

• Set up a time to discuss your situation one-on-one
• Develop an individualized education and needs-assessment
• Offer support and guidance that will empower you to implement solutions for your challenges.

What comes after the diagnosis?
Most people who are faced with a diagnosis of dementia, Alzheimer ’s disease or other forms of memory loss or brain trauma simply don’t know where to turn! COA can help you take that all-important next step!

Most importantly, please remember that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! We’re here to help.

Please call (904) 209-3674 to speak with a member of our professional care team

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS HELD THROUGHOUT ST. JOHNS COUNTY ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY CAREGIVER IN THE COMMUNITY.

What caregiver events are going on in the community? View the flyers below to learn more!

COA’s Community Care-Giving is offering free Virtual Caregiver Support Groups via Zoom. Please contact 904-209-3700 or Caregiving@stjohnscoa.com for more information.

In addition, we are also offering a new Sunshine Activities & Caregiver Cafe program. This online program is designed for any participant wanting to enjoy fun-filled activities 3 days a week: Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays from 10:15 am – 11:45 am. Developed by Registered Nurse, Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and Certified Activity Director, Paulette Kozlowski, this program offers you and your loved one opportunities to socialize and meet new friends while stimulating mind & body!

Activities include: Chair Exercise, Music Sing-a-Long Therapy, Cognitive Stimulating Brain Games, Art Therapy and more. Family members & Caregivers are also encouraged to attend & join in. Bring your own Coffee or favorite beverage, comfortable chair, as well as a pad & writing marker for art class. Cost for the class is $15 per week or $50 per month.

For more information, or to register, contact Paulette Kozlowski at 904-209-3700 or Caregiving@stjohnscoa.com. Include the program(s) you are interested in attending (Caregiver Support Group and/or Sunshine Activities & Caregiver Café), and the attendees’ names, relationship and zip code. Instructions on how to join will be emailed to you.

Please note: our phone line is open Monday through Friday 9:30am to 5:00pm for any questions, problems or concerns.  Caregivers can leave a message anytime by email or phone.  Calls will be answered the next business day.
Phone: 904-209-3674
Email: Caregiving@stjohnscoa.com