Early stage Alzheimer's support session scheduled
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- Published on Tuesday, 12 February 2013 13:42
- Written by The Peorian
Caregivers and their loved ones with Alzheimer's disease can receive education and emotional support by attending a new Early Stage Alzheimer's Disease Support Group, eight-week session to begin in February. The goal of the group is to educate both the person with dementia and their loved one and to help establish a support network for them.
The group will meet from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from Feb. 20 through April 10 at Senior World, 719 N. Kumpf Boulevard in Peoria. Individuals with the disease will meet in one group, while their caregivers will meet in another group at the same time.
Participants will learn how to better cope with the disease and will receive emotional support and social interaction in a safe and supportive environment. Weekly topics include health and wellness information, research and medications, tools for maintaining independence, and changing roles and relationships. Attendees also are given ample opportunity to ask questions and share concerns specific to Alzheimer's disease.
The deadline to register is Feb. 18. Participants will need to complete a questionnaire and a participation agreement form. For more information or to register, call Herminia Christy toll free at (800) 272-3900.
Another eight-week session is set to begin April 30.
