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ElderSource Institute — Age Your Way™
ElderSource Institute is a division of ElderSource, the Area Agency on Aging and the Aging and Disability Resource Center for Northeast Florida. ElderSource Institute was created to engage, educate and empower individuals to age and live with independence and dignity. Leveraging our leadership and expertise, ElderSource Institute supports professionals and caregivers in being better informed and more proactive in responding to the needs of people as they age in addition to caring for themselves when in the role of caregiver.
You can turn your passion into professional progress with the Foundation to Aging Certificate Program, individual courses or increase your resiliency while taking care of someone you love with caregiver support programs.
Providing Community and Support for Caregivers
“I wanted to take a moment to let you know what a great resource ElderSource is for me as a caregiver of my two live-in loved ones, my mother and my husband.
I have been a fulltime caregiver to my mother for 8+ years now and to my husband for 3+ years…there are two of them and only one of me. Everyone I have interacted with at ElderSource are very professional, caring and helpful.
The one service/program that has been and is very helpful for me is the Virtual Caregiver Support Groups sessions via Zoom. Through these support group sessions, I found that I am not the only one dealing with caregiving and caretaking of a loved one, but in my case two loved ones.
The topics and the sessions have been structured with very thought-provoking questions which allows caregivers an opportunity to share what they are going through, their challenges and how they handle being a caregiver. I have learned a lot from the other caregivers – tips, advice, and to hear what others are going through – the challenges we as caregivers deal with on a daily basis. I found out that I am not the only one living a life of caregiving.
ElderSource provides a platform for us to be very open about what we are feeling & dealing with, without any judgement. Every Caregiver is very supportive of each other’s situation, and we have the opportunity to learn something from each one.”
-Mrs. L
Whether you need general information about caring for yourself or a loved one, or training on aging for your organization, ElderSource Institute has proven resources to meet your needs. Here, you will find expert knowledge and a broad local network of professionals who will provide you with the most personalized experience on all matters of aging.
The essence of who we are and what we feel doesn’t change because our bodies age. At ElderSource Institute we support individuals to Age Your Way.
At ElderSource Institute we Engage, Educate, and Empower.
