Support Groups

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Special Programs Being Held

Movie Day-Tuesday, November 10th
The Alzheimer’s Association, Big Sioux Chapter will be viewing movies at 2:00-4:00 related to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia at the Alzheimer’s Association.

Special Speakers at O'Brien County Support Group
The following special programs will be presented at the Northwest Iowa Health Center, 118 North 7th Avenue, Sheldon, IA:

Thursday, November 19, 2009- 7:00pm-Murray Chapel at Senior Care-“Join their Journey- Validation the way to Communicate”
Thursday, December 17, 2009-5:00pm (note time change)-Murray Chapel at Senior Care- “Holiday Gathering”- A light supper of snacks will be served-RSVP please

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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 group listings.

If you prefer, call our 24-hour Helpline at 800.272.3900 (or e-mail us).

Connect with others online

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Support groups listed by county

BUENA VISTA	Storm Lake • Buena Vista Regional Hospital 1525 W. 5th St. 2nd Monday, Noon Tricia McGregor, (712) 732-4030
CARROLL	Carroll • St. Anthony Nursing Home 406 East Anthony St. 2nd Wednesday, 1:30 pm Luanne Kustra, (712) 792-3581 x370
CHEROKEE	None at this time.
CLAY	Spencer • Bethany Lutheran Church 15 W. 14th St. Last Monday, 7:00 pm Blaine & Dorothy Hirt, (712) 332-7398
CRAWFORD	Denison • Eventide Nursing Home 118 S. 20th Street 1st Tuesday, 1:30 pm Mary Burhoop/Deb Aldag, (712) 263-3114 EARLY DIAGNOSIS GROUP Denison • Eventide Nursing Home 118 S. 20th Street 2nd Tuesday, 2:00 - 2:30 pm Mary Burhoop/Deb Aldag, (712) 263-3114
DICKINSON	Spirit Lake • WEL-Life at Spirit Lake 1819 23rd Street 1st Thursday, 2:00 pm Donna Rieck, (712) 336-3056
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EMMET	Estherville • Parkview Terrace 1715 5th Ave. North 1st Monday, 6:30 pm Dawn Stock, (712) 362-4743
IDA	Holstein • Good Samaritan Center 505 West 2nd St. 2nd Tuesday, 1:30 pm Odd months only (Jan/Mar/May/July/Sep/Nov) Sue Flemming, (712) 368-4304
LYON	George • Good Samaritan Center 324 1st Ave. North 3rd Monday, 7:00 pm (712) 475-3391 Larchwood • St. Mary's Catholic Church 413 Holder St. 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 pm Louise Dubbelde, (712) 477-2984
O'BRIEN	Hartley • Community Memorial Health Center 233 N. 8th Ave West 2nd Thursday, 2:00 pm Kerrie Morey, (712) 728-2428 Sanborn • Prairie View Campus 610 N. Eastern St. 2nd Tuesday, 7:00 pm Stacey Dagel, (712) 729-3228 Sheldon • Northwest Iowa Health Center 118 North 7th Avenue Last Thursday, 7:00 pm Sue Roth/Carol Wellcome, (712) 324-6450 Thursday, October 29, 2009- 7:00pm- Murray Chapel at Senior Care- Speaker “Gene Den Hartog with “His Story” Thursday, November 19, 2009- 7:00pm-Murray Chapel at Senior Care- “Join their Journey- Validation the way to Communicate” *Thursday, December 17, 2009-5:00pm (note time change)-Murray Chapel at Senior Care- “Holiday Gathering”- A light supper of snacks will be served-RSVP please
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PLYMOUTH	Le Mars • Good Samaritan Village 1140 Lincoln St. NE 1st Wednesday, 10:00 am Mary Toel, (712) 546-4101 Remsen • Happy Siesta Health Care Center 424 Roosevelt St. Last Tuesday, 5:30 pm Teresa Paulson, (712) 786-1117
SAC	Lake View • Black Hawk Life Care Center 73 West 5th 4th Thusday, 2:00 pm Odd months only (Jan/Mar/May/July/Sep/Nov) Janine Waldrop, (712) 657-8527 Sac City • Park View Care Center 601 Park Ave. 3rd Monday, 6:30 pm Teresa Bruening, (712) 662-3818
SIOUX	Sioux Center • Royal Meadows SC Community Hospital and Health Center 605 S. Main Ave 3rd Wednesday, 1:00 pm Glenda Van Laren, (712) 722-8256 Melinda Faber, (712) 476-8214 Rock Valley • Private Dining Room 2116 14th St. 4th Wednesday, 7:00 pm Melinda Faber, (712) 476-8214
WOODBURY	Sioux City • Alzheimer's Association 420 Chambers Street 4th Thursday, 2:00 pm Emily Garber, (712) 279-5802 Please note: In November Sioux City’s Support Group that meets every 4th Thursday will meet on November 19th due to the Thanksgiving Holiday. Sioux City • Bickford Cottage 4020 Indian Hills Dr 1st Monday, 5:30 pm (EVERY THIRD MONTH) February, May, August and November Trish Moore, (712) 239-6851
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Support Group in Surrounding Area But Is NOT Part of the Big Sioux Chapter:

Alzheimer's disease & Related Dementias Family/Caregiver Support Group

When:
3rd Tuesday of Each Month (First Meeting November 17, 2009)
at 5:30 pm

Where:
Logan Valley Manor
1035 Diamond Street
Lyons, NE 68038

Agenda:
Sharing Difficulties & Successes
(Light supper provided at this first meeting.)

Please RSVP to June or Dawne at 402.687.2636