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Alzheimer's Support Group
3rd Tuesday of each month Location:
Lifesteps’ Adult Day Health Services
Close to 10 million people care for someone with Alzheimer's disease in the United States alone, with many more affected worldwide. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, caring for a family member with Alzheimer's can take a somber toll on the physical and emotional health of the caregiver. Alzheimer's robs a person of his memory, abilities, and personality. It makes a person unrecognizable to him or herself. Providing care for a person with a form of dementia is a very hard task for family members, and it becomes a bit easier with some physical and emotional support from others who are faced with this same challenge.
Research from New York University has shown that counseling and support are good for easing stress in those who care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease, boosts physical health in caregivers, and helps keep people with Alzheimer's out of nursing homes. Caregivers are a special group of people who care for each other through good times and bad times.
The purpose of the support group is to:
- Share personal feelings and frustrations concerning a person with Alzheimer's that you may not feel comfortable sharing anywhere else.
- Provide vital links to other caregivers and an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and positive ways to cope with your loved ones through interaction.
- Give family members a break from the responsibility of caregiving and allow them to be able to ask questions and get feedback from fellow members.
This is a perfect opportunity to relax in our home-like setting, enjoy a cup of coffee and ask questions of the other members of the group. Understanding the disease is the first step; the support group can aid you in ways that go beyond your responsibility as a caregiver.
Joining a group of other caregivers can be one of the most rewarding things you will ever do for yourself. New friendships are made and you will receive encouragement, the latest research information, and helpful suggestions for caring for the Alzheimer's patient while understanding your own needs. Call Lifesteps at 724-283-1010 ext 233 for more information. |
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