The Alzheimer’s Association is offering local support groups for people caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
“Caregivers for Alzheimer’s and dementia face special challenges,” the Association website says. “You are not alone.” The Alzheimer’s Association offers help to caregivers, no matter what stage of illness their loved one is facing.
Visit the organization’s website to get more information on coping with these illnesses.
The schedule for support groups locally is:
March 11 (Every 2nd Monday, 2 p.m.)
Support Group Type: Alzheimer’s Caregiving
Dominion Village, 4132 Longhill Road
Contact: Shirley Steck, (757)258-3444
March 19 (Every 3rd Tuesday, 11 a.m.)
Support Group Type: Alzheimer’s Caregiving
Williamsburg UMC, 500 Jamestown Road
Contact: Janet Dugas, (757)229-1771
March 13 (Every 2nd Wednesday, 6 p.m.)
Support Group Type: Alzheimer’s Caregiving
R.F. Wilkinson Family YMCA, 301 Sentara Circle, Multi. Rm
Contact: Barbara Monteith, (757)253-7595, Dick Boyden,( 757)345-6974
March 21 (Every 3rd Thursday, 2:30 p.m.)
Support Group Type: Alzheimer’s Caregiving
Colonial Heritage Club House, 6500 Arthur Hills Drive
Contact: Joan Bender, (757)345-6974
