askHROnsite Caregiver Support
Erin Winsor
Erin Winsor is a masters-level social worker and has been a Senior Care Advisor with Care.com for four years. She has worked in programs that serve those who lack sufficient housing, veterans, college students, and people with clutter or hoarding issues. Over time, Erin developed a passion for working with caregivers, older adults, and their families. Erin pursued aging-specific training in her Masters’ program and roles in senior-specific programs, such as Adult Protective Services. Erin has a B.A. in Psychology from University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master’s of Social Work from Boston University.
Are you a staff or faculty member navigating the competing demands of your personal and professional lives while providing care for adult or senior loved ones? Northwestern has expanded its senior and adult care resources to include onsite caregiver support.
Please note: During this time of social distancing, all services are being provided virtually until further notice.
Northwestern Senior & Adult Caregiver Support Group
Looking to learn more about senior care or are you currently caring for an aging loved one? Join Erin Winsor, MSW, Care.com senior care social worker who will provide a monthly one-hour session on various senior care topics. Erin will provide senior care education and resources followed by an opportunity for questions and sharing among participants. The group provides an opportunity to learn, connect and engage in facilitated discussion.
The goal of this group is to help caregivers navigate caregiving responsibilities; provide social, emotional, and informational support; and relieve caregiver isolation through shared connections with others.
2022-2023 Support Group Schedule
| Topic | Date | Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Support Group & Explanation of Program | Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | Noon - 1p.m. | Virtual | Register |
| Understanding Senior Housing | Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | Noon - 1p.m. | Virtual | Register |
| Dementia Care | Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | Noon - 1p.m. | Virtual | Register |
| Caregiving and the Holidays | Wednesday, December 7, 2022 | Noon - 1p.m. | Virtual | Register |
| Getting on the Same Page: Sibling Struggles | Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | Noon - 1p.m. | Virtual | Register |
| Parents Who Don't Want Help | Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | Noon - 1p.m. | Virtual | Register |
| Aging in Place | Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | Noon - 1p.m. | Virtual | Register |
| Making Caregiving Sustainable | Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | Noon - 1p.m. | Virtual | Register |
| Negotiating Healthcare | Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | Noon - 1p.m. | Virtual | Register |
| Year in Reflection | Wednesday, June 7, 2023 | Noon - 1p.m. | Virtual | Register |
Senior & Adult Care 1:1 Consultations
These 1:1 senior and adult care consultations offer individual caregivers and their families the opportunity to address their caregiving concerns, work on care plans for their loved ones, and much more, in a private, confidential setting. Consultations are provided by Erin Winsor, MSW, Care.com senior care social worker. A limited number of consultations are available each month. They are one-hour sessions and available on a first come, first served basis. Erin will work with you to schedule a date and time that works best for your schedule.
2022-2023 1:1 Consultation Schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2022 | Flexible | Virtual | Register |
| October 2022 | Flexible | Virtual | Register |
| November 2022 | Flexible | Virtual | Register |
| December 2022 | Flexible | Virtual | Register |
| January 2023 | Flexible | Virtual | Register |
| February 2023 | Flexible | Virtual | Register |
| March 2023 | Flexible | Virtual | Register |
| April 2023 | Flexible | Virtual | Register |
| May 2023 | Flexible | Virtual | Register |
| June 2023 | Flexible | Virtual | Register |
Questions?
Please contact wellbeing@northwestern.edu with questions about this program