04/01/2026
๐๐ผ๐ถ๐ป ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ป-๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ผ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ด๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฝ on April 15 for the topic โThe Emotional Weight of Changing Roles: The Shift from Partner/Child/Friend to Caregiver.โ When someone becomes a caregiver for a spouse, parent or close friend, the line between โloved oneโ and โcaregiverโ 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.
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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.
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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.
