Dementia Caregiver Support Group

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.

Jill Costello 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 help 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.

Location: Cranmer Hall at 3rd Floor