Welcome! This site is designed for family caregivers. It's for those who are helping a spouse, aging parent, a child or sibling with special needs, or a friend or family member.
     Here you'll find spirituality, information and resources for Catholic caregivers. To read more about the founders, Monica and Bill Dodds, go here.

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    Respect Life Program. Material for family caregivers is available there in English and
    Spanish.

"A Catholic Guide    to Caring for Your Aging Parent"      by Monica Dodds

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Week of October 7, 2013 Prayer Requests  Always a Parent: Worries About Adult Children Dear Friends:      My children were in their 20s when I asked a woman at the parish -- the mother of nine, all of them older than mine -- how she managed not to worry about her kids all the time. Her answer? "I do worry."      A mom or dad can't turn of the worrying just because a son or daughter is 20. Or 40. Or 60. (I think of my own mom who was so concerned about me after Monica died in January.)      These are some points to consider when it comes to taking care of a parent . . . who's worrying about you:      Maternal or paternal instinct isn’t something that can be shut off once a child reaches a certain age. In the midst of your concern for your parent, he or she is also worried about you. That concern, that love, has been a cornerstone in your relationship. It’s not about to suddenly change now.      Your mother can’t help but worry when she sees how much her problems and her needs stretch your patience, your strength, your schedule. She knows you’re overworked, frightened, and sad. You can tell her not to worry, but she does anyway. She sees the truth.      Here are some things you can do to help ease your parent’s mind — and yours:      You can find the rest of this Topic here. (And the list of Topics here.) - - -      Again this week we cordially invite you to join the Friends of St. John the Caregiver! (FSJC's programs include YourAgingParent.com and CatholicCaregivers.com.) You can find out more about becoming a member here.      No meetings, no dues. All we ask is that you pray for caregivers and those receiving care. Our members include caregivers, care-receivers, and those who support both (including quite a few former caregivers).      You can:         sign up on-line here                 or call us toll-free at 1-800-392-JOHN (5646)                or print and mail an application form.      God bless you!                                                   Bill To contact us To join FSJC To make a donation To view or make prayer requests Materials order form Past "Dear Friends" letters "Among Friends" quarterly newsletter