JFS COMPASS

SAVVY CAREGIVER

The JFS COMPASS team is proud to offer the Savvy Caregiver program to our COMPASS clients and members of the public who care for a family member with dementia. 
 
Savvy Caregiver is an evidence-based, group training program to develop caregiving skill mastery for family members providing care for people with dementia. Program participants will increase their knowledge on the stages of dementia, common behavioral symptoms of dementia, and better managing their own level of caregiver stress. After completion of the class, students will be prepared to correctly plan and respond to behavioral issues related to dementia. The Savvy Caregiver program is facilitated by licensed social workers with significant training in dementia and behavioral health. Classes are offered quarterly, both in person and virtually.
PRE REGISTER FOR SAVVY CAREGIVER
The Savvy Caregiver course is a highly interactive program integrating formal instruction with group discussion and skills practice, within a carefully maintained therapeutic environment for participants to engage with each other and the instructors.
 
Class size is limited to 10 participants in each class.
 
When: 
  • In-Person (Thursdays, 10:15 am – 11:45 am, 7 sessions) – 2026: offered quarterly, dates TBD
    • Memory Cafe is available for the person with dementia to attend on Thursdays from 10 am – 12 pm while a care partner attends Savvy Caregiver class.
  • Virtual (Wednesdays, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, 6 sessions) – 2026: offered quarterly, dates TBD

Where: JFS office, 99 Passmore Rd, Wilmington, DE 19803

Cost: Savvy Caregiver is billable to most insurance plans or an out-of-pocket payment option is available ($175 course fee, payable by check or card). There is also a $35 materials fee for the Participant Manual for all participants. Space is limited so please reach out ASAP if interested. There is no cost associated with participation in the Memory Cafe on Thursdays.

PRE REGISTER FOR SAVVY CAREGIVER

TESTIMONIALS

Past course participants have demonstrated significant increases in their caregiving self-efficacy scores and have reported very high satisfaction with the course.

MEMORY CAFE

  • JFS Memory Cafe on Thursdays

    In partnership with the Siegel JCC, we will be offering Memory Cafe on Thursdays, 10 am to noon. Savvy participants are encouraged to bring your person with dementia to attend the Memory Cafe while you attend Savvy Caregiver class sessions. (Please note that Memory Cafe is not otherwise a drop-off respite offering).
    Learn More about Memory Cafe