Here’s a calendar reminder press release from the Alzheimer’s Association:
Alzheimer’s Association Offers Support Groups in Walworth County
The Alzheimer’s Association offers more than 60 support groups across the 11-county region of southeastern Wisconsin. Led by trained facilitators, support groups provide a place where family members, care partners, and persons in the early stages of memory loss can explore feelings and share solutions to the challenges posed by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. The following groups meet in Walworth County. For information, contact the facilitator at the number listed or the Alzheimer Association 24/7 Helpline chapter office at (800) 272-3900. A complete list of support groups in southeastern Wisconsin is available at www.alz.org/sewi.
Lake Geneva
Date: 3rd Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.
Location: Arbor Village, 201 Town Line Road, Lake Geneva
Facilitator: Andy Kerwin (262) 248-4558
Note: No Meetings in August or December
East Troy
Date: 2nd Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Brolen Park Assisted Living, 2119 Chruch Street, East Troy
Facilitators: Melissa Wason (262) 642-9955
Delavan
Date: 3rd Wednesday, 4:30 p.m.
Location: Vintage on the Ponds, N4901 Dam Road, Delavan
Facilitators: Bob Holland, Arlene Torrenga (262) 472-0958
Whitewater
Date: 1st Thursday, 1:30 p.m.
Location: Hearthstone/Fairhaven, 426 W. North Street, Whitewater
Facilitators: Janet Hardt, Darlene Zeise (262) 473-8052
Note: Respite care available; no advance notice required
The Alzheimer’s Association is a national non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research and to enhance care and support for individuals, their families, and caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association of Southeastern Wisconsin provides information, education, and support to people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias, their families, and healthcare professionals throughout an 11-county region. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease and chapter services visit www.alz.org/sewi or call the toll-free, 24-hour Helpline at 800-272-3900.