Caring for You is a support group offered for caregivers of a person with dementia. The first part of the group offers a guest speaker or topic. The second part of the group provides an opportunity to discuss the caregiving role with others who understand. If you require care for your person with dementia while you attend the support group, please contact us for more information.
Caregiver support groups run from September to June in 3 locations: Central Elgin – St. Thomas; East Elgin – Aylmer and West Elgin- Dutton. Please see below for more information.
| St. Thomas - Evening Group
Meets the 1st Wednesday of every month 7:00 – p.m – 8:30 p.m Valleyview Home, Community Room 350 Burwell Rd., St. Thomas Schedule of Topics Sept 7 – “Share the Care” – Serenity House Oct 5 – “Anticipatory Grief” – VON Nov 2 – “Strategies for Living Well” – CCCAC Dec 7 – “Tips for the Holidays” – Alzheimer Society Staff
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St. Thomas – Afternoon Group
Meets the 4th Wednesday of every month 1:30 p.m – 3:00 p.m Elgin Mall, Community Room 417 Wellington, St. Thomas Schedule of Topics Sept 28 – “Share the Care” – Serenity House Oct 26 – “Strategies for Living Well – CCAC Nov 23 - ”Anticipatory Grief” – VON Dec – No Group due to Holidays |
West Elgin Group – Meets in Dutton
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month 7:00 p.m – 8:30 p.m Bobier Villa, Family Dining Room 1 Bobier Lane, Dutton Schedule of Topics Sept 14 – “Share the Care” – Serenity House Oct 12 – “Anticipatory Grief” – VON Nov 9 – “Strategies for Living Well – CCAC Dec 14 – “Tips for the Holidays” - Alzheimer Society Staff |
East Elgin Group – meets in Aylmer
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month 7:00 p.m – 8:30 p.m Terrace Lodge, Chapel 475 Talbot Street East, Aylmer Schedule of Topics Sept 21 – “Share the Care” – Serenity house Oct 19 – “Strategies for Living Well” – CCAC Nov 16 – “Anticipatory Grief” – VON Dec 21 – “Tips for the Holdiays” – Alzheimer Society Staff |