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Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Caregiver Support Groups are designed to provide emotional, educational and social support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop methods and skills to solve problems. The groups encourage caregivers to maintain their own personal, physical and emotional health, as well as optimally care for the person with dementia.

Date /Time:  Monday, July 21, 2014 at 6:00 p.m.

Location: Northbridge Health Care Center, 2875 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606

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Phone contact : Lisa Fratarcangeli, Director of Social Work.  Tel: 203-336-0232 extension 151. Please RSVP so that we may plan for refreshments.

GUEST SPEAKER : Lisa Alhabal, Caregiver Info Specialist& CHOICES Counselor, Southwestern CT Agency on Aging:   Will discuss resources available through SWCAA. 

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Also:  Byron Peterson of AARP will speak briefly about AARP’s work with the CT Legislators regarding Caregivers’ needs, and how you can participate.

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