October Happenings

Join us on a Caregiver Retreat as we set sail on the flagship M.S. Rotterdam and head south to tropical dream destinations! Enjoy your own private island in the Bahamas, sip Curacao in Curacao, relax in a charming Costa Rican town, and revel in the magnificence of the Panama Canal on this caregiver respite, Elite-supported cruise!

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Cruising for Caregivers 2021
We offer the following on every Elite Cruise so you can bring your loved ones and enjoy life to the fullest:

πŸ’œ Group accompanied by medical professionals, including RN support 24/7, as well as trained support staff. Staff to client ratio is 1:4.
πŸ’œ Meet and greet at airport
πŸ’œ Accompanied excursions
πŸ’œ Group dinner seating
πŸ’œ Exclusive group events such as music therapy, interactive educational and support seminars for caregivers, and Memory CafΓ© sessions that ensure all caregivers have time to themselves each day

Clients with neurological diagnoses, post CVA, slow walkers, diabetes, heart disease, and families that feel more comfortable with RN clinical support are appropriate to travel with us.

Wheelchair accessible and mobility accessible staterooms are available on a first come first serve basis. All cabins on the ship can be retrofitted to be accessible with elevated toilet seats, shower chairs, and detachable shower heads at no additional cost. Arrangements can be made to rent assistive devices such as scooters, power wheelchairs, etc.

“Toni Gitles is a favorite guest speaker of ours, and she always has some wonderful insights to share during caregiver workshops. We love seeing caregivers return home relaxed, reenergized, and ready to conquer their caregiving tasks with new tools and resources.”

Dementia Friendly Dining Training
Dementia Friendly Dining Training
Dementia Friendly Dining Training

Starting October 2nd: the latest Central Florida Dementia-friendly Dining restaurant – Pepe’s Cantina-Oviedo (3100 Alafaya Trail), joins an updated list of safe, wonderful places for foodies to take their Loved One with dementia. Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 2 – 4 pm, enjoy taking your Loved One with dementia to dine in safety with trained personnel to create fond memories. Reservations Requested at 407-542-0603

21 Mistakes Mistake and Solution
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21 Mistakes Caregivers Make Solutions Course Lessons List

21 Caregiver Mistakes explored and solutions shared in seven online lessons based on the #1 International Bestseller 21 Mistakes Caregivers Make & How to Avoid Them: Solutions and Strategies to Reduce Stress and Increase Happiness.

This course is for you if
➑ You are helping a family member with tasks or errands
➑ You are concerned about a family member
➑ You are immersed in a caregiving experience
➑ You are curious about what it will be like to care for a family member