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  • Get the emotional support you need

    We have many support groups, at various times and locations. Check to see if there is a group close to you that fits your needs.

    Support Groups Listing

    Montana Dept. of Health & Human Services - Office of Aging

    If you prefer, call our 24-hour National Helpline -- 1.800.272.3900

    Respite Care Projects

    Administration on Aging, Alzheimer's Demonstration Grant through the Department of Health & Human Services.

    The Alzheimer's Association has a three year contract with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Aging Services Bureau to provide Education and outreach in rural Montana Communities for the public and caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer's disease. The contract is funded by an Alzheimer's Disease Demonstration Grant to states from the Agency on Aging. The grants are in place to allow care givers some time away from the day in - day out constant care an Alzheimer's patient can demand.

    Missoula

    Miles City

    Butte (email) belmontseniors@yahoo.com

    Polson

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    If you have Alzheimer's

    Think about your future - stay mentally active.

    These links will take you out of the Montana Chapter Site.

    National Links for those with Alzheimers

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    Connect with others online

    Message Boards & Chat Rooms

    The Alzheimer’s Association message boards and chat rooms provide a virtual online community for persons with Alzheimer's, caregivers and care providers. Our message boards have thousands of registered members from around the United States and thousands more who refer to the stories and information that is available 24 hours a day.

    Join the Alzheimer's Association Online Community.

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    Support Groups Listed by City

     
    BILLINGS
    Billings Clinic (NA)
    Senior Assessment
    4th Monday - Noon
    Diane Kersten  406-238-2878
    First Presbyterian Church
    2420 13th Street W
    4th Wed - 1:00 pm
    Teresa  406-252-3434
    Highgate Senior Living
    3980 Parkhill Drive
    Mini Educational Seminars
    Call for schedule  406-651-4833
    Marquis Vintage Suites
    1221 28th St. West
    3rd Tuesday - 2pm
    Denise  406-652-6989
    YCCOA
    1309 16th St W
    Tuesdays 5:30 - 7:30 pm
    Melanie  406-259-4666
    St. John's Lutheran Home
    3940 Rimrock Road
    2nd Monday - 2:00 pm
    Shelly 406-655-5638
    BIG FORK Lake View Care Center
    1050 Grand Ave.
    1st Thursday - 6:30 pm
    Rosalind 406-837-5041
    BOZEMAN Bozeman Senior Center (NA)
    807 N. Tracy
    3rd Tuesday at noon
    Donna 406-586-2421
    BUTTE Belmont Senior Center (NA)
    615 E. Mercury
    Every other Tuesday - 2:00 pm
    Tami or Cynthia 406-723-7773
    COLUMBIA FALLS Montana Veterans Home
    400 Veterans Drive
    3rd Wednesday - 11:30 am
    Suzanne 406-892-3256 x 261
    FORT BELKNAP AGENCY -
    HARLEM
    Fort Belknap HIS Health Center
    2nd Wednesday - 12 noon
    Julia 406-353-8450 or 406-353-7109
    GLASGOW Nemont Manor
    1100 4th Ave S
    3rd Wednesday - 3:00 pm
    Mary Russell  406-228-9751
     GLENDIVE Eastern Montana Veterans Home
    2000 Montana Ave
    3rd Thursday - Noon
    Linda 406-345-3326
     GREAT FALLS Highgate Senior Living
    3000 11th Ave S.
    3rd Thursday - 7pm
    Sue 406-454-0991
    Benefis E Skilled Nursing Center
    1st Tuesday - 1:00 pm
    406-455-5958
    HAMILTON Valley View Estates
    225 N 8th Street
    1st Friday - 1:00 pm
    Brenda 406-363-6354
      Sapphire Lutheran Home
    (Parkinson's Support group)
    501 N 10th Street
    3rd Saturday - 1:00 pm
    Susan Johnson 406-363-2676
    or 406-363-2800
    HARDIN Heritage Acres
    200 N. Mitchell
    Verna Santisteven 406-665-2802
    Big Horn Hospice
    Cindy Upchurch
    406-665-2699
    HELENA Professional Plaza Building
    900 N Montana
    2nd Tuesday & 4th Thursday
    7:00 - 9:00 pm
    Cindy 406-431-0452
    KALISPELL Buffalo Hill Terrace (NA)
    40 Claremont St.
    3rd Monday - 3:00 pm
    Beverly 406-752-9622
    LAUREL Laurel Support Group
    3rd Thursday - 6:30 pm
    CJ Dahle 406-697-6933
    LIBBY Libby United Methodist Church
    713 Main Ave.
    Tuesdays - 2 pm
    406-293-4522
    MALTA Hi-Line Retirement Center
    801 S 3rd E
    Last Tuesday - 6:30 pm
    Cheri LaBrie 406-654-1190
    MILES CITY Friendship Villa Care Center
    2300 Wilson St
    2nd Thursday - 1:30 pm
    Vickie and Beth Ann 406-874-2687
    MISSOULA St. Patrick's Hospital
    C500 West Broadway
    4th Monday - 7:00 pm
    John & Gayle English 406-273-2424
    Eunice 406-251-4608
    Ray 406-549-2524
    POLSON First Presbyterian Church
    301 4th Ave E
    2nd Wed - 1:30 pm
    Arleen 406-849-6207
    Judy 406-883-6694

    (NA) Support Group Not Affiliated with the Alzheimer's Association Montana

    Montana Chapter Home

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    Internet Resources

     

    INTERNET LINKS:

    BILLINGS, MONTANA
    Billings Clinic
    St Vincent Healthcare


    BUTTE, MONTANA
    St. James Healthcare


    HELENA, MONTANA
    Helena Doctors


    MILES CITY, MONTANA
    Holy Rosary Healthcare


    MONTANA
    Montana Academy of Family Physicians


    NATIONAL
    American Medical Association


    ALZ-MT NEWSLETTERS
    Winter 2007 Newsletter
    Summer 2007 Newsletter
    Spring 2007 Newsletter

     

    Booklet: Environmental Coping Strategies for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
    http://www.homemods.org/library/carhom/toc.htm

    A Guide for People Who Care from
    The National Family Caregiver Support Program
    http://www.aoa.gov/prof/aoaprog/caregiver/carefam/
    taking_care_of_others/wecare/wecare.asp

    National Institute on Aging Caregiver Guide
    http://www.nia.nih.gov/Alzheimers/Publications/caregiverguide.htm

    Medicare Information
    http://www.medicare.gov/

    ElderCare Online’s Alzheimer and Dementia Care Channel
    http://www.ec-online.net/alzchannel.htm

    Alzheimer’s Disease  Education and Referral Center
    http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers

     National Center on Native  American Aging
    http://www.med.und.nodak.edu/depts/rural/nrcnaa/

    Information on Clinical Research Trials
    http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/

    Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Web Site
    http://www.dphhs.mt.gov/index.shtml

    Home Care Do’s and Don’ts
    http://www.ec-online.net/Knowledge/Articles/homecare.html

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