04/01/2026
𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗶𝗻-𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 on April 15 for the topic “The Emotional Weight of Changing Roles: The Shift from Partner/Child/Friend to Caregiver.” When someone becomes a caregiver for a spouse, parent or close friend, the line between “loved one” and “caregiver” can blur in confusing and emotional ways. What once felt like a familiar relationship may shift as new responsibilities take over, bringing feelings of grief, guilt, love, frustration and deep loyalty all at once. When a loved one moves into a community, it can be hard to know how much care to hand over and how much to continue doing yourself. This transition often brings another shift in your role, and navigating that balance can feel confusing, emotional and uncertain. This session explores how these changing roles impact identity and connection, and offers gentle, practical ways to honor the relationship while navigating the realities of caregiving.
There is no charge for this event, and refreshments will be served. Wednesday, April 15, from 6 PM to 7 PM.
𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
Brightview Columbia, 6670 Martin Road, Columbia, MD 21044. Please RSVP to Wanda Boucher: WBoucher@bvsl.net or (443) 583-0785. For questions, call (443) 812-1028 or email help@stantonagingsolutions.com.
𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿:
Jeannie Finnegan is a Certified Dementia Practitioner with over 18 years of experience in senior care. As a dementia consultant and coach, she supports individuals and families with dementia education, teaching dementia care strategies as families navigate caring for a loved one, and encouraging caregivers to practice self-care. She provides staff training and education in memory care, assisted living, home care, and adult day programs, and she also provides care management and dementia care consulting services with Stanton Aging Solutions in Howard County and beyond.
