Care Partner Support Group

The two primary roles in a caregiving situation are care receiver and caregiver. Spouses and adult children are most commonly called into the caregiver role, shifting the dynamics of family units. This discussion group invites both the person who’s been diagnosed (care receiver) and the person providing care (caregiver) to participate.

4th Wednesday: Ask the Expert

In this group, participants are invited to a session with Karen Faith Gordon and a guest specialist who works within the arena of healthy aging. Each month features a provider of care to answer your questions within their scope of practice. Come with your curiosity and questions about optimal aging.

Gayle Taub

Gayle Taub is a Wellness Coach and Founder of Gazelle Health. Gayle’s passion for wellness is driven by her own personal journey, as well as the fulfillment of helping others achieve better health outcomes. She offers nutrition counseling as well as fitness, balance, and flexibility training. Attendees are invited into this conversation with Gayle to learn and find best practices to achieve the wellness you seek for yourself.June:

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3rd Wednesday: Grief Support Group

In this monthly support group, participants are invited to be present to their experience of grief and loss, while learning coping skills to move through the grieving process.

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2nd Wednesday: Caregiver Support Group

Whether you are a caregiver at home, a family caregiver from afar, a spouse or adult child coping with the uncharted territory that is caregiving, this group is a safe space to share, learn, and connect with other caregivers.

Indicate Your Interest Here.

1st Wednesday: After the Diagnosis: A Group for Care Partners

The two primary roles in a caregiving situation are care receiver and caregiver. Spouses and adult children are most commonly called into the caregiver role, shifting the dynamics of family units. This discussion group invites both the person who’s been diagnosed (care receiver) and the person providing care (caregiver) to participate.

Indicate Your Interest Here.

4th Wednesday: Ask the Expert

In this group, participants are invited to a session with Karen Faith Gordon and a guest specialist who works within the arena of healthy aging. Each month features a provider of care to answer your questions within their scope of practice. Come with your curiosity and questions about optimal aging.

Dan Goerke

Dan Goerke shares his unique approach to connecting with individuals who can no longer communicate in traditional ways, inspired by his caregiving journey with his wife following her Alzheimer’s diagnosis.

Join this thought-provoking conversation to explore new perspectives on communication, connection, and care. Come with an open mind and your questions.

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The Novi Public Library is honored to present the Caregiving Series by PBS Books.

Join us for a special screening of impactful short films, followed by a Q&A session with a panel of local experts. We’ll dive into essential resources and support systems designed to help you navigate your journey with more confidence and less stress.

Register on novilibrary.org/events or call 248-349-0720.

3rd Wednesday: Grief Support Group

In this monthly support group, participants are invited to be present to their experience of grief and loss, while learning coping skills to move through the grieving process.

Indicate Your Interest Here.

2nd Wednesday: Caregiver Support Group

Whether you are a caregiver at home, a family caregiver from afar, a spouse or adult child coping with the uncharted territory that is caregiving, this group is a safe space to share, learn, and connect with other caregivers.

Indicate Your Interest Here.

4th Wednesday: Ask the Expert

In this group, participants are invited to a session with Karen Faith Gordon and a guest specialist who works within the arena of healthy aging. Each month features a provider of care to answer your questions within their scope of practice. Come with your curiosity and questions about optimal aging.

Dr. Elina Gorelkin, DPT

Dr. Elina Gorelkin, PT, DPT, CCVT, is a certified vestibular therapist specializing in balance, dizziness, and movement restoration. In this session, Dr. Elina will share education, insights, and benefits of vestibular therapy. Attendees are invited to come with curiosity and questions for Dr. Elina about how vestibular therapy can play a vital role in healthy aging.

Indicate Your Interest Here.

2nd Wednesday: Caregiver Support Group

Whether you are a caregiver at home, a family caregiver from afar, a spouse or adult child coping with the uncharted territory that is caregiving, this group is a safe space to share, learn, and connect with other caregivers.

Indicate Your Interest Here.