Support Groups for Alzheimer’s families.

 

Various support groups may exist in your area to help you and your family cope with caring for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease :

• These groups are usually designed for people in the early stage of dementia, together with a family member of friend.
• Initially, a six to eight week group program is held (two hour sessions, one day a week).
• Ongoing support groups are then offered (usually monthly).
• In each case two groups are conducted, one for people living with memory loss and the other for a family member of friend.
• People with memory loss can attend alone if they wish.
• These groups exist in various metropolitan and country locations.
• Groups are free of charge.

At group sessions, the following topics are discussed :

• Symptoms and diagnosis
• Adapting to changes
• Research and new drug treatments
• Practical strategies
• Relationships with family and friends
• Looking after yourself
• Planning for the future
• Community services
• Legal issues
• Where to from here?

The benefits of attending these group sessions include :

• Obtain information
• Have questions answered
• Talk confidentially with others in a similar situation
• Discuss experiences and express feelings in a safe environment
• Focus on maintaining and enhancing skills and abilities

Explore ways of managing now and into the future.

You can find Support Groups for people with Alzheimer’s and their families online.
All you need to do is use your search browser and search for "Alzheimer’s Support Groups" and even add your city or country and you’ll sure get the information. We recommend you to search at Google (http://www.google.com)

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