Caring for You is a support group offered for caregivers of a person with dementia. The first part of the group offers an educcational topic for discussion. 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 GroupMeets 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 March 7 – Caregiver Guilt – Alzheimer Society Staff April 4 – “No Thanks, We’re Fine” video May 2 – Understanding Behaviours in Dementia June 6 - Tips & Preparations for Vacationing
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St. Thomas – Afternoon GroupMeets 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 March 28 – Caregiver Guilt – Alzheimer Soceity Staff April 25 – “No Thanks, We’re Fine” video May 23 - Understanding Behaviours in Dementia June 27 – Tips & Preparations for Vacationing |
West Elgin Group – Meets in DuttonMeets 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 March 14 – Caregiver Guilt Alzheimer Society Staff April 11 – “No Thanks, We’re Fine” video May 9 - Understanding Behaviours in Dementia June 13 – Tips & Preparations for Vacationing |
East Elgin Group – meets in AylmerMeets 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 March 21 – Caregiver Guilt – Alzheimer Society Staff April 18 – “No Thanks, We’re Fine” video May 16 - Understanding Behaviours in Dementia June 20 – Tips & Preparations for Vacationing |