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If you are someone who has, could have, or may in the future have memory related problems, this information is for YOU! The Alzheimer's Association sponsors caregiver support groups on weekdays, evenings and Saturdays in the Texoma Region! Becoming part of a group provides a chance to join a supportive community and learn how others cope with similar situations. Groups provide a chance to learn more about Alzheimer's and meet with new people who genuinely understand what it is to love someone who can no longer remember things.
In Grayson County, three different caregiver support groups are offered:
-- Collinsville - The 2nd Saturday of each month at 10 am. Group meets in the Church of Christ Fellowship Hall, 201 S. Walnut
-- Denison - The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 11am. Group meets in the Reba McEntire Rehab Center Conference Room, 1200 Reba McEntire Lane
-- Whitesboro - The 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Group meets in the House beside Whitesboro Rehab & Nursing, 1204 Sherman Ave.
In Fannin County, there are two caregiver support groups offered:
-- Bonham - The 4th Tuesday of each month at 2:00 pm. Group meets in the Sam Rayburn Veterans Center Skilled Nursing Unit, 1201 East 9th Street.
-- Honey Grove - Meets quarterly at Honey Grove Nursing Center, 1303 Main Street East. Call 903-564-7900 for date of next quarterly meeting
Cooke County is currently without Alzheimer's Association Caregiver Support Groups. When two or more people emerge who desire to participate in a group in Cooke County, an organizational gathering will be set to establish a new group.
Support groups can provide an opportunity for family, friends, caregivers and others to meet regularly for mutual emotional support. Participants may also exchange coping skills with one another in matters related to Alzheimer's. A support group creates a safe, supportive community for developing problem solving skills. It can be an avenue of education and information. Support groups encourage participants to maintain their own physical and emotional health while seeing to needs of the one they care for.
All Alzheimer's Association sponsored groups are confidential and are facilitated by specifically trained individuals. Group leaders strive to identify the needs of participants and assist in seeing those needs are met.
For more information about support groups, to ask questions about Alzheimer's Association Programs and Services or to schedule a speaker on Alzheimer's please contact Family Services Manager Dianna Niemann-Harris at 903-416-1035 or Dianna.Niemann-Harris@alz.org or log online to www.AlzDallas.org.