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Caring for your elders while caring for yourselfBy Susan Frohnsdorffand Whitney Williams

Thursday, July 16, 2015

Why me? Why now? What now?

These questions come to the forefront of our lives when we are caring for a loved one but the real questions we askourselves may sound more like Why am I the only one taking care of Mom? Just when Im ready to retire, why do Ihave to end up caring for Dad? Ive used up a lot of savings helping to care for my grands. What am I going to donow?

Wouldnt you like to have someone to talk to about these issues?

Mount Pleasant Regional Library can help. We have partnered withCarolina Hospice Care to offer a Caregiver Support Group, held on thefourth Thursday of each month at 11 a.m. Meetings are informal andyou can have a cup of coffee and a snack while learning about newresources and tips for coping. Its a time to share your experience whilereceiving comfort and compassion from those who also understand theemotional, physical and financial stress of a caregiver.

Its a place to vent your frustrations without fear of criticism.

The journey of a caregiver has many highs and lows; it is imperativethat you take care not only of your loved one, but also of yourself. Eachjourney is unique and essential, and we are here to hear your concerns,answer your questions, and help you to navigate the resources at yourdisposal.

Join us at our upcoming 2015 meetings: July 27, Aug. 24, Sept. 28, Oct.26, Nov. 23 and Dec. 28. In the meantime, the library has some bookswhich may help. Look for The Caregivers Companion: Caring for YourLoved One Medically, Financially and Emotionally While Caring forYourself by Carolyn A. Brent, The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide toCaring for People Who Have Alzheimer Disease, Related Dementias andMemory Loss by Nancy Mace and Peter Rabins, or Passages in Caregiving: Turning Chaos into Confidence by GailSheehy.

Reach Susan Frohnsdorff at the library (843-849-6161) or Kiley Decell at Carolina Hospice Care (843-849-5910).

ProgramsSummer Movie for Teens (grades 6-12): Seventh Son (2014, Rated PG-13, 102 minutes)

Wednesday, July 15, at 2 p.m.

Natalie Daise Presents Comeyah Tales

Thursday, July 16, at 4 p.m.

Delight in stories and songs about South Carolina with this Gullah Gullah Island star.

Matine Heroes: Brave (2012, Rated PG, 93 minutes)

Friday, July 17, at 10:30 a.m.

STAR Therapy Dogs

Saturday, July 18, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Demonstrate your heroic reading skills to a furry pal.

Monday Book Discussion (adults)

Monday, July 20, from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin

Lets Be a Kid Again: The Love Bug (1968, Rated G, 108 minutes)

Monday, July 20, at 2 p.m.

Puppet Show by All Hands Productions

Tuesday, July 21, at 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 23, at 4:30 p.m.

Laugh at The Adventures of the Gingerbread Man.

Heroes and Monsters of Greek Mythology (grades 1-5)

Wednesday, July 22, at 3 p.m.

Explore Greek mythology through stories and activities. Not for preschoolers.

Matine Heroes: The Incredibles (2004, Rated PG, 115 minutes)

Friday, July 24, at 10:30 a.m.

Lowcountry Creative Writing Forum

Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join a group of writers for a chance to write and network. All ages welcome.

PLAY: Lego Club (ages 4-11)

Saturday, July 25, from 2-3:30 p.m.

Use your imagination to build epic Lego creations.

Caregiver Support Group (adults)

Monday, July 27, from 11 a.m. to noon.

Lets Be a Kid Again: The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977, Rated G, 74 minutes)

Monday, July 27, at 2 p.m.

Finding Your Way Afoot and Afloat

Tuesday, July 28, at 4 p.m.

Learn basic compass skills and make a simple compass.

StorytimesBabygarten (0-18 months with caregiver)

Wednesdays, July 15, 22 and 29, at 10:30 a.m.

Baby Bumblebees Storytime* (6-24 months with caregiver)

Thursdays, July 16, 23 and 30, at 10 a.m.

Susan Frohnsdorff is the assistant manager of Mount Pleasant Regional Library, 1133 Mathis Ferry Road(frohnsdorffs@ccpl.org, 849-6161). Whitney Williams is the marketing director at Carolina Hospice Care (849-5910).

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