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Dementia Support Group Meeting

Why Attend A Dementia Support Group?

When you are faced with a stressful life change, it’s good to know you don’t have to go through it alone. Finding a dementia support group can be super helpful.

Support groups bring people together who are going through similar experiences. This allows people to share personal experiences, first hand information or feelings on dealing with what they are going through.

When you are feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, it can feel like you are the only person dealing with so much. That’s why support groups are so helpful. They are filled with people in similar situations.

Some benefits of participating in a dementia support group can include:

  1. Help gain a sense of empowerment, control or hope
  2. Learn about health, economic or social resources
  3. Help feel less lonely, isolated or judged
  4. Help reduce depression, anxiety or distress
  5. Improve understanding of disease or situation you are experiencing
  6. Get practical feedback
  7. A place to talk openly about feelings
  8. Improve your coping skills and sense of adjustment

How do you find a dementia support group in your area? Here are some suggestions:

  1. Check with local hospital or community centers, they should have a list of local support groups.
  2. Enter your zip code on Eldercare Locator to find the area agency on aging for your area.
  3. For support groups focused on specific health conditions, popular sites include: Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society or Parkinson’s Foundation
  4. Contact The Gables Assisted Living if you are located in Idaho or Utah and we’d be happy to connect you with support groups.
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