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.
Life During Loss
Every Wednesday
10:00 am – 11:15 am
St. Clement of Rome Church
15800 N. Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City
This group is for those navigating the grief process due to the expected loss of a loved one in the next 12-24 months or have recently lost a loved one in the past 12 months.
Rebuilding Life After Loss
Every Wednesday
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
St. Clement of Rome Church
15800 N. Del Webb Blvd. in Sun City
This group is for those whose caregiver journey has ended and they are looking for support as they start to build the next phase of their life.
Staying Strong Strengthening the Caregiver
2nd Tuesday of each month
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Benefitness Adaptive Gym:
16752 N. Greasewood St., Surprise, AZ 85378
NOTE: Limited to 12 participants.
Sign up by emailing SupportGroups@benevilla.org or calling 623-526-4404
This support group is designed to demonstrate fitness and functional movement basics that promote the ability to aid in self-care and caring for others. Each session will include specific guidance on safe approaches to back care and physical stability.
As a group we will take a look inside and see how physical strengthening impacts the mental and emotional side of caregiving.
Caregiver Education Series
1st Tuesday of each month
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Lord of Life Church in Sun City West
(13724 W. Meeker Blvd)
I’m a Caregiver…now what? Caregiving Basics: Where do you go for help? What do you need to learn? What questions do you even ask? Join us each month as we look at the basics of caregiving.
For more information email SupportGroups@benevilla.org or call 623-526-4404.