Now, an offshoot of the traditional Alzheimer's and Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group will be available at no cost to those who wish to attend.  On the same days the free Family Caregiver group meets (the second Thursday of each month,) a group dedicated to the specific concerns of spouses giving care to partners with Alzheimer's and Dementia will meet earlier in the afternoon.  The new Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiver Support Group for the Spouse will meet at 2:00 p.m. in the Callaghan Crossing Family Room at Saint Mary Home on the following dates:

 

February 12, 2009

March 12, 2009

April 9, 2009

May 14, 2009

June 11, 2009

July 9, 2009

August 13, 2009

September 10, 2009

October 8, 2009

November 12, 2009

December 10, 2009

 

The Family Caregiver Support Group meets on those same days at 4:30 p.m. in the Center 1 Dining Room at Saint Mary Home.  People are welcome to join either group at any time and to return as their schedules permit.  To pre-register for programs or to learn more, contact Eileen Cleary, RN, CRRN, MA, NHA, Director for Dementia Education and Programming, at 860.570.8335.  Walk-ins are always welcome!