Caregivers
Portal
Caregivers
Portal
When someone suffers a spinal cord injury, the entire family is impacted. It is life-changing, and it can be overwhelming. In most cases, the role of primary care giver is taken up by a family member. It’s a 24-7 position that comes with no training. The Caregivers Portal provides support to the unsung heroes who take up the mantle of caregiver.
It starts with our Caregivers Working Group, chaired by Michelle Shazier, who experienced first-hand the challenges of being a caregiver during Ryan’s recovery. The group serves as a sounding board in developing programming. Our goal is to provide the support and connection to resources that allow caregivers to attend to their own needs, too.
This program is made possible through the generous support of the Edgar Snyder and Associates Foundation
Social
Activities
Some days you need a fun day out, whether it’s attending a sporting event or one of our other gatherings.
Peer-to-Peer
Experiences
It’s important to share ideas and resources with other caregivers, whether it’s through web meetings or at our immersive retreats at the Woodlands.
A Caring
Community
Through our Facebook groups, caregivers can keep in touch and create an online community.
Social
Activities
Some days you need a fun day out, whether it’s attending a sporting event or one of our other gatherings
Peer-to-Peer
Experiences
It’s important to share ideas and resources with other caregivers, whether it’s through web meetings or at our immersive retreats at the Woodlands
A Caring
Community
Through our Facebook groups, caregivers can keep in touch and create an online community
As Ryan’s wife and primary caregiver through his injury and rehab process, she has witnessed every step of the way to the Fund’s creation and growth. Michelle remains committed to the Fund and is pleased to take on more responsibility as a member of the Board and serve as the chair of Family & Caregiver Working Group. Michelle considers it an honor and privilege to support caregivers, because of her own personal experience as one, and she wants them to know that they are not alone as they navigate adapting to changes in their personal life while supporting their loved ones.
– John
