CAREGIVERS NETWORK

It has been over 20 years since a support group for caregivers was established in Cranbrook by Mental Health, Continuing Care and Home Support Services.In 2003, thanks to the foresight of Interior health, we were given a grant to set up an East Kootenay wide Caregivers Network with support groups in six of the largest communities and a toll free number for telephone support and information for the whole area. An executive director oversees and mentors six community facilitators and works closely with the volunteer board of directors. In 2009, we became the Caregivers Network for East Kootenay Seniors Society. A registered not for profit society. The board of the society meets four times per year in Cranbrook. Through the dedication of the facilitators, the executive director and the board, invaluable support is provided to caregivers in the East Kootenay region... The Caregivers Network for East Kootenay Seniors recognizes that caring for seniors can be challenging and hard work...

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