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Support Groups

March 28, 2017

Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, General Ideas and Support, Grandparents / Kinship Caregivers as Parents, Long Distance Caregiving, New to Caregiving, Resources, Self Care for the Caregiver, What’s New Out There

I recently heard about a caregiver support group that meets at my local hospital. What can I expect if I choose to attend and what are some of the benefits? It can feel intimidating if you’ve never attended a support group before but here are some things you should know…. First and foremost, caregiver support…

What is a Memory Café?

March 28, 2017

Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, General Ideas and Support, Self Care for the Caregiver, What’s New Out There

A memory café is a safe and inviting place for individuals with cognitive challenges and their caregivers to come together and enjoy some quality time through a socially engaging activity. All who attend are given the opportunity to meet and mingle with others in the community who are faced with some of the same challenges…

What is Habilitation Therapy?

March 27, 2017

Caring for Someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, New to Caregiving, Resources

Caring for a loved one with dementia poses all sorts of challenges. Changes to the brain can result in a decline in cognitive ability, making communication difficult and behaviors tough to manage. Caregivers can find ways to adapt to these changes through the use of Habilitation Therapy. According to StilMee.com, Habilitation Therapy is a non-medical,…

Support Groups

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