Benevilla Caregiver Support Groups

Caring for an aging family member can be very rewarding. It can also be equally challenging as family become the primary source of support and care for an older adult who is no longer able to care for himself/herself.
At Benevilla, we understand that the best thing that caregivers can do for the loved one he/she is caring for is to take care of themselves both physically and emotionally.

The Benevilla peer to peer caregiver support groups are a great place to recharge and connect with other caregivers who are in similar situations. As you learn from other families’ experiences, you will gain practical advice and comfort. Benevilla support groups are nonjudgmental safe places to voice the stress, frustration, and fears that are part of caregiving and finding the assurance that you are not alone.

Benevilla offers supports groups for memory care, ambiguous loss and grief, Parkinson’s, bereavement and adult children caregivers. As you navigate your caregiver journey, there are support groups to assist each step of the way.

The Benevilla caregiver support groups give the gift of hope through authentic empathy and understanding.

Caregiver Respite Opportunity

For individuals who are not currently enrolled at one of our Life Enrichment Programs, Benevilla offers a free respite opportunity at our West Valley location while you are at one of the Benevilla support groups. This respite is available during the time of the support group only and is based on space availability that day. If your loved one is already enrolled at the program, they will need to use one of their regular scheduled days.

Before respite is used the first time, the Life Enrichment Director or designee will meet with you to complete the necessary paperwork. Once enrolled, caregivers must contact the Life Enrichment Program at least 24 hours in advance to see if there is available space and schedule with the Director or designee for each visit.

The Life Enrichment Program Director can be reached by calling 623-584-4999.

General Caregiving

Every Thursday of Each Month

9:30AM – 10:30AM

Willowbrook United Methodist Church,

19390 N. 99th Avenue, Sun City, 85373

This group is for caregivers of loved ones with various diagnoses who want to connect with other caregivers for support and encouragement.

Ambiguous Loss / Grief Support Group

Every Wednesday of Each Month

11:30AM – 1:00PM

St. Clement of Rome Church

Angel Room of Bingo Hall

15800 N. Del Webb Blvd., Sun City, 85351

This group is for those who are experiencing grief due to the expected loss of a loved one and/or have placed a loved one in a group home or facility setting and want to connect with others for support.

Co-Sponsored by the Area Agency on Aging, Region One.

Caregiver Wellbeing

1st Wednesday of Each Month

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Benefitness Adaptive Gym

16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise, 85378

This support group is dedicated to caregivers looking to rejuvenate their own wellbeing. Each session will include a psychology-based wellness activity designed to improve coping and mindfulness. Participants will be encouraged to share their personal experiences and collaborate with others in the group. Session is 1-hour in length. Led by Lorrie Karn MPsy, Director of Benefitness.

This group is normally held the 1st Wednesday of each month.