Family Caregivers

Family Caregivers caring for an individual with special needs, you are invited to go to the show. Bring the family or leave them home with a respite provider or even bring your provider along. Admission and snacks provided. Registration is required by emailing sherri.blome@wchr.net.

Join us at Beacon Hills in Aksarben Village on March 20th for a sensory-friendly dining experience. We are hosting a Breakfast-for-Dinner Pajama Party, including a pancake toppings bar, face painters, balloon artists, and a chance to meet and connect with other families in a safe and judgement-free environment.

The Southwest Respite Coordinator is pleased to announce an exciting upcoming event, DIY Door Hanger Craft Night, to be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Trenton Ambulance Barn in Trenton, Nebraska. This event is designed to provide caregivers and community members with an opportunity for relaxation, social engagement, and creative expression. Attendees will work with instructor Emily O’Byrne to create seasonal decorative door hangers. A special summer kickoff promotion offering 50% off select items will also be available. As part of a summer kickoff promotion, registration for the event is available at a discounted rate of $20, offering a 50% savings off the regular $40 fee. This fee includes all crafting materials, hands-on instruction, and a completed project to take home. Event Details: • Event: DIY Door Hanger Craft Night • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025 • Time: 6:00 p.m. Central Time • Location: Trenton Ambulance Barn, Trenton, NE 69044 • Cost: $20 (Special 50% Discount) Registration Includes: • All crafting supplies • Step-by-step project instruction • A completed, personalized door hanger Why Attend: • Enjoy a fun and creative evening out • Connect with fellow community members • Learn a new crafting skill • Create a lasting, personalized keepsake Advance registration for Craft Night is required due to limited space. To reserve a spot, contact Paula Wimer at (308) 345-4990 or email respite@swhealth.ne.gov.

https://wellbeings.org/series/caregiving/ Caregiving, a new documentary created with executive producer Bradley Cooper, highlights the challenges and triumphs of caregiving in America. Award-winning actress Uzo Aduba (The Residence, Painkiller, Orange is the New Black) narrates the film, bringing her own experience as a caregiver for her mother to the project. The two-hour documentary will premiere Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET on PBS and the PBS YouTube Channel. An early streaming premiere begins Tuesday, May 27, 2025, on WellBeings.org, PBS.org, and the PBS app. The two-hour documentary is centered on the personal experiences of caregivers providing for loved ones, and the challenges and triumph they face each day. As the number of caregivers declines, and the number of individuals requiring care in our country increases, the challenges grow. Caregivers require differing types and levels of support. At times, the burdens of caregiving can seem unbearable, regardless of resources. The “needs gap” for information may be greater for caregivers than it is for care recipients. The film will explore these issues and shine a light on innovation for 21st century caregiving.

Join us at Weeshire Mains in Kimball on September 27 for their Barnyard & Badges Together for Kimball event. We are excited for respite families to attend. Email sherri.blome@wchr.net to register and we will pay for the Junior Officer Pass for each child. The Junior Officer Pass will unlock ALL the farm games — from stick pony races to ring toss and silly target practice. Collect stamps at each game and earn your official Junior Officer badge with a fun swearing-in ceremony! Includes a special treat bag for feeding animals at select spots. Learn more about the event at https://givebutter.com/c/BarnyardBadges2025. I hope to see lots of you there. Weeshire Mains is a Community Organization Respite Provider. Visit their website to learn more about what they offer throughout the year https://www.weeshiremains.org/ Come and go on September 27 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at 1209 E 3rd St. in Kimball for Barnyard & Badges: Together for Kimball. This event is occurring as part of Farmers Day in Kimball. Also happening in Kimball that day is a craft fair, parade, cornhole tourney, Mario Kart tourney and more. Make a day of it in Kimball, Nebraska. Check out the Facebook Page Kimball Farmer’s Day.