July Alzheimer’s/Dementia Caregiver Support Groups

The topic for the July Alzheimer’s/Dementia caregiver support groups is: “When a person with Alzheimer’s or other dementia tells you something that is totally untrue, should you tell them it’s not true or should you just go along with it?”

How to manage symptoms of Alzheimer’s or a related dementia is not always black and white.  The decision about whether to “go along” with an untrue statement or set the record straight is a very personal one.  There are several factors that are important to consider.  Come to the meeting for a lively discussion about this topic.

Join us for one of the following meetings:

• Woodburn Health (Wellspring) on Monday, July 21st from 2pm-3:30pm 
• Silverton Hospital Cafeteria on Tuesday, July 15th from 2pm-3:30pm.  Note:  the meeting at the hospital is in room D upstairs for July—not the cafeteria.
  
• Miramont Point on Wednesday, July 16th from 6-8p
• Wilsonville Community Center on Friday, July 18th from 10am to noon
  
• SpringRidge at Charbonneau on Monday, August 4th from 6:30-8pm
• Woodburn Estates Golf & Country Club on Tuesday, August 5th from 6:30 pm to 8pm (FTD group).  This group will be facilitated by Lorrie Cox

Remember that the journey through dementia is a very tough one BUT by attending support groups you will get the encouragement, hope and information you need to continue.  Click here for a detailed flyer about our support groups. Please share this information with your friends and family.  Let us know if you have a question or concern that we can help you with!

Contact information for the three facilitators of the support groups:

• Mary Reitan at 503.502.4509 marycreitan@gmail.com
  
• Lorrie Cox at 503.989.1986 jlorrainecox@gmail.com
• Christy Turner from Dementia Care Management at 503.530.6181 or Christy@ctcdcm.com

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