Groveland Edge United Methodist Church
Edge UMC member Cindi Paul baked her Chocolate Chip Cookies, which Mighty Bites delivered to the staff at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, Florida. All the staff that work at there are Mighty Caregivers! To learn more about the vital work this team provides in our community, visit Mike Conley Hospice House.
Upcoming Visits Are
The Neighborhood Center of South Lake Building Blocks Ministries Groveland Animal League
Monthly Random Acts of Kindness Dinner Hosted by Edge UMC Church’s United Women in Faith. Guests contribute to a fund, and one person is chosen to use the proceeds for a community kindness of choice. Everyone is welcome
Wandering & Safety
Solution: Alzheimer’s Association offers a nationwide safety program with ID registration and community alerts.
Website: alz.org/safety
Contact: 1-800-272-3900
Sundowning (evening agitation)
Solution: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America provides guidance on calming routines, lighting adjustments, and environmental strategies.
Website: alzfdn.org
Contact: 1-866-232-8484
Communication Difficulties
Solution: Dementia Society of America provides free communication guides and caregiver tools.
Website: dementiasociety.org
Caregiver Burnout
Solution: Caregiver Action Network offers stress management tools and a support hotline for overwhelmed caregivers.
Website: caregiveraction.org
Contact: 1-855-227-3640
Managing Daily Routines
Solution: Positive Approach to Care (Teepa Snow) teaches step-by-step routines and hands-on skill videos.
Website: teepasnow.com
Behavioral Changes
Solution: Alzheimer’s Association Behavior Resource Center gives proven strategies for aggression, confusion, and agitation.
Website: alz.org/help-support
Contact: 1-800-272-3900
Finding Respite Care
Solution: ARCH National Respite Network provides a U.S. locator for respite programs and funding options.
Website: archrespite.org
Contact: (703) 256-2084
Sleep Disturbances
Solution: National Institute on Aging offers routines, sleep environment guides, and medical considerations.
Website: nia.nih.gov
Medication Management
Solution: AARP Medication Management tools help caregivers organize doses, schedules, interactions, and reminders.
Website: aarp.org/caregiving
Contact: 1-888-687-2277
Memory Loss Progression
Solution: Alzheimer’s Navigator helps caregivers plan for changing needs and stages of dementia.
Website: alz.org/navigator
Contact: 1-800-272-3900
Social Isolation
Solution: ALZConnected provides a free online caregiver community with forums for connection and support.
Website: alzconnected.org
Contact: alzconnected@alz.org
Financial Stress
Solution: BenefitsCheckUp finds financial assistance, utility help, medication support, and caregiving benefits.
Website: benefitscheckup.org
Contact: 1-800-677-1116 (Eldercare Locator)
Legal Planning
Solution: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys directory helps locate elder law attorneys for POA, wills, and planning.
Website: naela.org
Contact: info@naela.org
Home Safety
Solution: AARP HomeFit provides free safety checklists for dementia-friendly homes.
Website: aarp.org/homefit
Contact: 1-888-687-2277
Transitioning to Long-Term Care
Solution: Eldercare Locator connects caregivers to local aging agencies for placement support, evaluations, and care options.
Website: eldercare.acl.gov
Contact: 1-800-677-1116