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Support Groups The purpose of a support group is to provide an opportunity for persons with dementia to meet regularly for mutual emotional support and to exchange coping skills with one another in matters relating to dementia in a safe supportive environment.
The Alzheimer's Association offers the following support groups for people with dementia: Early Stage Support Group - An eight-session program especially designed to meet the need for support and education for both the person in the early stage of Alzheimer's disease or related dementia and their care partners. Ongoing Monthly Support Groups - Offers an opportunity for persons with dementia to talk and share their experiences. Participants develop methods and skills to solve problems associated with the disease by learning from others with dementia. Telephone & Online Support Options: Email Connections - Designed to reduce the isolation and loneliness often experienced by those with Early-Onset and to address the unique needs of families and individuals by linking them with other individuals and families nationwide via email. 24/7 Online Support Community - Provides anonymous online chat rooms and message boards for people with Alzheimer’s disease, their care partners and professional caregivers. There is no sign up required or personal data captured. To take part in this online community, go to www.alz.org/messageboards. Supportive Activities Just Friends Social Club - Provides people in the early stages of dementia and a family member or friend an opportunity to socialize within a safe and nurturing environment with others. The Club offers a series of six sessions and provides a variety of activities and social events on and off site, social interaction, a catered dinner, transportation and companionship as needed. Just For Coffee - A program sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association and hosted by The Pieters Family Life Center. The program provides people in the early to middle stages of dementia and a family member or friend an opportunity to come together within a safe and nurturing environment with others. Participants are invited to meet with others and enhance relationships through socializing over a cup of coffee or tea. Snacks and beverages will be available for a reasonable price from the Pieters Family Life Center Café. All participants are required to be accompanied by a family member or friend. No pre-registration or advance reservations are required. Upcoming sessions in Rochester and Hilton. NEW SESSION in Penn Yan! Advocacy -“Voices” is a group that meets quarterly to discuss issues pertinent to people with dementia and to bring awareness of these issues to the general public and to our political officials. Bed and Breakfast Hospitality Hour - Social gatherings are hosted throughout the year by bed and breakfasts in our rural communities. Innkeepers provide a tour and history of the bed and breakfast, a light snack and an opportunity for relaxation and reminiscence for people with dementia and their caregivers. People with dementia in the early to middle stages and a family member or friend are encouraged to attend together, however caregivers can attend alone if a break is needed. Contact us at 800.272.3900 for more information and to register for upcoming sessions. Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra- Join us for an enriching experience with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra! People with dementia and their caregivers are invited to attend a rehearsal with the RPO at the Eastman Theatre. This program is free of charge, but advance registration is required at least 1 week prior to performance. View upcoming rehearsal dates. Education Other Supports Counseling - Designed to assist people with dementia and their families in planning for, and dealing with changes experienced throughout the disease process. MedicAlert + Alzheimer's Association Safe Return® - A nationwide identification, support and enrollment program working at a community level. The program provides assistance whether a person becomes lost locally or far from home. Assistance is available 24 hours, every day, whenever a person is lost or found. Memory Boxes - Used as an interactive tool for reminiscence. They can be borrowed from the Marie C. and Joseph C. Wilson Resource Library with a $20 deposit. Transportation - Need a ride to a support activity? We can help! We'll provide safe, reliable, and FREE, transportation to and from our supportive programs. Simply request transportation at the time of registration for your program*. Respite - Let our caring, professional staff care for your loved one while you attend one of our support programs or educational events. Contact 800.272.3900 to arrange respite services, or for more information about this service. For more details about Respite Services, click here. The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer care, support and research.
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