Alzheimer’s Association Offers Caregiver Support Groups
KOSCIUSKO — The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter hosts support groups across the state for unpaid care partners, family members and friends of individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Support groups are free and designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers. Attendees will develop coping methods, encourage self-care, learn about community resources and optimize care techniques. While sharing personal experiences is encouraged, it is not required.
“Caregivers face a variety of unique challenges, but they are not alone on this journey,” said Denise Saxman, Program Director. “The Alzheimer’s Association is here to help. Through these groups, we hope to connect families not only to our care and support services, but to a larger network of families facing similar situations.”
The following are upcoming dates and locations of support groups in the area:
Granger
Granger Community Church
630 E. University Drive
Third Thursday of the month at 6 p.m.
Next date: Oct. 19
Syracuse
Calvary United Methodist Church
801 S. Huntington St.
Fourth Thursday of the month at 2 p.m.
Next date: Oct. 26
Warsaw
Walnut Creek United Methodist Church
2033 South CR 150W (Corner of SR 15 and CR 200S)
Second Thursday of the month at 10 a.m.
Next date: Oct. 12
There are no fees to attend support groups. For a full listing of our support groups, visit alz.org/Indiana.