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Get the emotional support you need

Attending a caregiver group may be difficult at first. It takes time to feel comfortable sharing your problems with people you do not know. However, the experience of many family members is that once they open up, they find their problems are not so different from those of other caregiver group members. Suddenly, the people they are sharing with are not strangers at all, and by sharing with others in the same situation, they feel less alone. 

If you find it difficult to talk to family or friends, you may find it easier to express yourself in a caregiver group, where you can be honest with others who are facing similar problems.

A caregiver group can also help you feel more in control of your life, by helping you understand more about the disease. Because you will have heard how others have coped or are coping with similar situations, you will know what to expect. By sharing with those people and learning from their experiences, you may find it easier to solve problems and make difficult decisions.

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

"Transitions" early stage memory loss education and support group
(updated 05/2009)

Individuals with early stage memory loss and their families or friends are invited to attend this program for social and educational opportunities and group sharing. Registration is required for these ongoing groups.

Toledo
Alzheimer's Association
2500 North Reynolds Road
Second Wednesday of every month  from 1:30 to 3 p.m.
AND
Third Wednesday of every month from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
AND
Last Thursday of each month from 6:30 p.m.to 8:30 p.m.
For more information and to register, call Cheryl Conley at 419-537-1999 or 1-800-272-3900.

Lima
Market St. Presbyterian Church
1100 West Market St. (2nd floor, room 209)
(please use side entrance with awning)
Second Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m.
For more information and to register, call Linda Pollitz at 419-227-9700.

Defiance
St. John's Catholic Church
510 Jackson St. (downstairs meeting room)
Fourth Monday of every month from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
For more information and to register, call Linda Pollitz at 419-227-9700.

Caregiver groups categorized by county, listed by city:
(updated 11/2009)

Ashland County

Ashland	Brethren Care Village 2000 Center St. 3rd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Facilitator: Connie Butler 419-289-1585
Ashland	Kingston of Ashland 20 Amberwood Park 2nd Monday of every month at 12 noon Facilitator: Bethany Gerber, Stephanie Kozak, Lisa Shehan  419-289-3859
Loudonville	Colonial Manor (conference room) 747 S. Mount Vernon Ave. 1st Saturday of every month at 1 p.m. Facilitators: Donna Cline, Mindy Wilson 419-994-4191

Auglaize County

Cridersville	Otterbein (in library) 100 Red Oak Ln. 3rd Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. Facilitators: Carol Sainey 419-645-5114
St. Marys	Golden Valley Living Center 100 Oak Lane 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. Facilitator: Scott Schrolucke 419-394-3308
St. Marys	Otterbein - St. Mary's Campus Center (meeting room) 11230 State Rt. 364 4th Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. Facilitators: Tiffany Tuttle, Jaime Goecke 419-394-2366
Wapakoneta	First English Lutheran Church 107 W. Mechanic St.  2nd Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Facilitator: Linda Friend 419-645-4468

Crawford County

Bucyrus	Altercare of Bucyrus 1929 Whetstone St. 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. Facilitator: Wendy Cline 419-562-7644
Galion	Rosewood Manor 935 Rosewood Ave. Last Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Facilitator: Tayna LaRue, Sue Castle or Crystina Wallar 419-468-7544

Defiance County

Defiance	Defiance Senior Center 700 Jefferson Ave. First Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. Facilitators: Pat Wagner 419-782-3233 Respite and transportation available. Call 419-782-3233
Hicksville	Defiance County Senior Center of Hicksville 708 E. High St. First Thursday of every month at 1:30 p.m. Facilitators: Rita Meier and RuthAnn Czartoski 419-782-3257 Respite and transportation available. Call 419-782-3233

Erie County

Sandusky

St. Stephen United Church of Christ 905 E. Perkins Ave. 1st Tuesday of every month at 9 a.m. Facilitators: Tess 419-271-5626, Sarah Koelsch 419-621-7711

Fulton County

Swanton

Trinity United Methodist Church 210 N. Main St. (Elevator available by entrance) 3rd Wednesday of every month at 10:30 a.m. Facilitators: Karen Nees 419-825-1145 or Kathy Krupitzer 419-825-3505

Hancock County

Findlay     Findlay

Birchaven Retirement Village (Wenner Conference Room) 15100 Birchaven Last Friday of every month at 11 a.m. Facilitators: Jane Sherrick 419-425-3259, Mike Thompson 419-425-3233 Birchaven Condo Club House 7113 Eastern Woods Parkway Second Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Facilitators: Mary Verran 419-424-0144                                        Phyllis Badman 419-425-0388

Hardin County

Kenton

Wilkinson-McVitty-Berlien Sr. Day Care Center 100 Memorial Ave. 3rd Thursday of every month at 5 p.m. Facilitator: Lois Ann Sheldon, Kathy Helton 419-673-1482 Respite care available, call facilitator.

Henry County

Napoleon

River View Terrace 120 E. Maumee Ave. 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Facilitator: Mary Beth Royal 419-653-4507 Transportation available, call facilitator.

Huron County

Norwalk

The Carriage House of Fisher-Titus Medical Center 175 Shady Lane Last Thursday of every month at 3:30 p.m. Facilitators: Leslie Opper 419-668-8101, Carrie Boes 419-668-4228

Knox County

Mt. Vernon

Station Break Senior Center 501 S. Main Street 2nd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Facilitators: Joyce Thomas 740-694-0823 (call between 5 - 9 p.m.)

Lucas County

Maumee	Scrambler Marie's 570 Dussel Dr. 2nd Saturday of every month at 1:30 p.m. Facilitators: Karen Decker, Sue Blevins 419-385-3958 Respite available, call facilitator
Toledo (43606)	Scrambler Marie's 3344 Secor Rd. 3rd Thursday of every month at 10 a.m. Facilitator: Bob Hausch 419-537-1999 Respite available, call facilitator
Toledo (43615)	Parkcliffe Community 4226 Parkcliffe Lane, Building #2 4th Wednesday of every month at 12 noon (a light lunch will be served)  Facilitator: Jenny Bucher 419-381-9447
Toledo     Toledo	Alzheimer's Association 2500 N. Reynolds Rd.  3rd Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. Facilitator: Jeri Schulz 419-537-1999 Alzheimer's Assocation Wheeling Street Adult Day Center 131 N. Wheeling Street, Suite #2 Facilitator: Jeri Schulz 419-537-1999                              3rd Tuesday of every month at 2:30 p.m.

Mercer County

Coldwater

Mercer County Health Hospital 800 W. Main 2nd Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. Facilitators: Yvonne Miller, Brenda Hoying 419-586-6645

Ottawa County

Oak Harbor	No set meeting time, contact facilitator Facilitator: Amy Simkus 419-239-8235
Port Clinton	Magruder Hospital (conference room) 615 Fulton Street 2nd Monday of every month at 9 a.m. Facilitators: Priscilla & Jim Faris 419-797-9833

Paulding County

Paulding

Paulding County Senior Center 401 East Jackson Last Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. Facilitator: Linda Pollitz 419-537-1999

Putnam County

Ottawa

Ottawa Senior Center 1035 East Third St. 2nd Wednesday of every month at 2 p.m. Facilitators: Linda Pollitz  419-277-9700

Richland County

Mansfield	Mansfield YMCA 750 Scholl Rd. 3rd Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. Facilitators: Kristine Gale 419-522-5050                              Amanda Williams 419-747-1119
Mansfield	The Waterford at Mansfield 1296 S. Trimble Rd. 1st Monday of every month at 7 p.m. Facilitator: Joann Smith 419-522-5050
Mansfield	Med Central Health System (Chapel) ** For Men Only ** 335 Glessner Ave. 3rd Wednesday of every month at 2:30 p.m. Facilitator: Tim Storms 419-522-5050
Mansfield	Providence Baptist Church 112 W. 6th St. 4th Monday of every month at 1 p.m. Facilitators: Mary McDonald 419-524-9032 or 419-522-3669, Ann Bishop 419-526-0877

Sandusky County

Fremont

Valley View Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center 825 June St. 3rd  Tuesday of every month at 1 p.m. Facilitator: Marsha Thompson 419-332-0357

Seneca County

Fostoria	Good Shepherd Home 725 Columbus Ave. 3rd Friday of every month at 9 a.m. Facilitators: Kathy Theis, Don Lee 419-435-1801
Tiffin	St. Francis Home 182 St. Francis Ave. 2nd Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Facilitators: Jessica Rogier, Jill O'Connor 419-447-2723

Van Wert County

Van Wert

Hearth and Home at Van Wert 1118 Westwood Dr. 3rd Thursday of every month at 2 p.m. Facilitators: Lisa Stemen and Mary Ann Wilson 419-232-2450 Respite care available during meeting

Williams County

Bryan	First Presbyterian Church 506 Oxford Drive 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Facilitators: Donna Sprow, Mary McCrea 419-636-4508
Montpelier	Montpelier Senior Center 325 N. Jonesville Rd. 4th Monday of every month at 9:30 a.m. Facilitator: Carrie Platt 419-227-9700

Wood County

Bowling Green	St. Mark's Lutheran Church 315 South College Dr. (Entrance off parking lot in the library) 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Facilitator: Linda Pollitz 419-537-1999
Perrysburg	Way Public Library 101 E. Indiana Ave. 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. Facilitator: Lynn Ritter 419-537-1999

Wyandot County

Upper Sandusky

Fairhaven Community 850 Marseilles 3rd Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. Facilitator: Sandra Vent 419-294-4973